Cambridge offers many events for its residents and visitors to participate in. From museum exhibits to farmers’ markets to special children’s events, there is sure to be something in our calendar for you to do. You can click on a date in the calendar to the left to see what is happening on a specific day, or you can click on the double arrow to change the month and view what is happening over that month. Be sure to check back to see any additions or changes made to the schedule.
Musikgarten: Music and Movement Classes at NSM
Jan 3 2012 - 10:00 to Jan 5 2012 - 5:00 PM - 25 Lowell Street - Cambridge, MA 02138
Musikgarten offers instruction which is just right for each age level. Classes begin the week of January 3rd and run for 11 classes Class Fee: $230; includes 11 classes, songbook, cd and rhythm instrument or home activity packet—depending on class. Register online at www.newschoolofmusic.org or call NSM at 617-492-8105 Winter 2012 Schedule at the New School of Music: Family Music for Babies and Toddlers, newborn-3 years -Tuesdays at 10am OR Thursdays at 10am Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement . When you go home, you can continue the fun with a superb CD recorded by a fine children’s choir and outstanding instrumentalists. The parent guidebook along with the Musikgarten CD and an instrument or colorful scarf, will give you both hours of musical enjoyment at home. (child & caregiver attend class together) Date: Tuesdays or Thursdays;, January 3rd – March 22 Time: 10:00-10:45am Cycle of Seasons, ages 3-5 -Tuesdays at 3:30pm Developed to build attention and self-expression, activities include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement and storytelling. The Cycle of Seasons nurtures your growing child’s ability to use language and participate in dramatic play within a musical context. Fun family packets including wonderful music CDs are included for use at home to increase family involvement in the learning process. (child & caregiver attend class together). Date: Tuesday, January 3rd – March 20; no class Feb. 21 Time: 3:30-4:15pm Music Makers, ages 5-7 -Thursdays at 4:30pm Music Makers learning program that includes singing, creative as well as structured movement, playing instruments and ensemble work, ear training and guided listening. This developmentally sound approach to music literacy builds symbolic thinking, concentration, memory, and self expression; children also start to work with written musical patterns too. (this class is a drop-off class) Date: Thursday, January 5th – March 22; no class Feb. 23 Time: 4:30-5:15pm
