Children attend with their caregivers.
The Music Class® Big Kids
Music Classes for Four- and Five-Year-Olds
The Music Class Big Kids includes the same FUN spirit as The Music Class, with more challenging activities designed to capitalize on the ability and creativity of “big kids". Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes, in 10-week sessions (session lengths may vary). Families receive a recording and songbook each session with a wide variety of sounds and activities designed to stimulate musical learning, plus an additional Big Kids practice recording. We strongly encourage students interested in taking our Keyboard Class to take The Music Class Big Kids first.
If you are in Atlanta, TMC Big Kids is available in Buckhead, Dunwoody, and Kirkwood.
If you are outside of Atlanta, please contact your local center to check availability.
Why should I attend The Music Class Big Kids?
Improve Pitch and Rhythm Skills!
In addition to TMC-style singing and movement activities, we include rhythm games to help students master steady beat and phrasing, pitch activities to help them control their developing voices, and individualized tonal and rhythm instruction to challenge each student at his or her own level.
To learn more about pitch and rhythm development in four- and five-year-olds, click here!
Develop Critical Listening Skills!
Students practice identifying when notes are correct or incorrect when listening to familiar songs.
Develop Creative Listening Skills!
While listening to classical music, we ask our students to use their imagination to create a picture in their mind of what the music makes them think of.
Learn about Instruments!
Big Kid classes offer an introduction to band and orchestra instruments, and opportunities to practice identifying the sounds they produce.
Practice both Leadership and Following Directions!
Frequent opportunities to stand in front of the class and lead activities and musical games that require concentration to follow the conductor not only prepare our students for instrumental instruction but also teach skills that will help in their academic classrooms.