MCMC: gainesville

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Lower-Elementary Sing, Move, and Play with Ukulele (grades K-2)

Mondays 4pm

$60 per month or $215 for full semester payment

This 45 minute class is for lower elementary-aged students. Classes will include a variety of musical activities such as singing, games, bucket drums, boomwhackers, movement, and learning to play the ukulele. Students will learn basic musical concepts through experiential music making in a safe and positive social environment. Students will need to bring their own ukulele each week. We suggest a soprano ukulele (21 inches) for small children, a concert ukulele (23 inches) for players of all ages, or a tenor ukulele (26 inches) for students with large hands. All other materials and instruments will be provided.  

Upper-Elementary Music Making with Ukulele (grades 3-5)

Mondays 5pm

$60 per month or $215 for full semester payment

This 45 minute music class is for upper elementary-aged students. Students will learn musical concepts through acoustic music-making including singing and playing ukulele, boomwhackers, and bucket drums. Students will learn to use the digital audio workstation GarageBand on iPads to arrange, compose, and record music. Students will need to bring their own ukulele each week. We suggest a soprano ukulele (21 inches) for small children, a concert ukulele (23 inches) for players of all ages, or a tenor ukulele (26 inches) for students with large hands. All other materials and instruments will be provided.  

Intergenerational Jam Band (8-99 years old)

Saturdays 11:15 am-12:15 pm

$75 per month or $270 per semester

Have you ever dreamed of playing in a band? The Intergenerational Jam Band is for musicians of all ages and abilities (children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Band members will explore the various parts of being in a garage band including harmonic strumming instruments (i.e., guitar, ukulele, mandolin), drum beats (using bucket drums and cajons), singing technique, and playing keyboard/piano. We will learn how to read chord charts and work together to create covers of our favorite songs. 

Can't commit to an entire semester? Drop in rates available ($25) for the Jam Band. 

Early Childhood

The early childhood music program uses the First Steps in Music program developed by Dr. John Feierabend. In these classes, children and their parents/caregivers will experience singing, movement, and simple instruments through traditional and folk music. The goal of First Steps in Music is to enable all participants to develop musical skills while nurturing wonder and imagination. Classes are based on developmental stages, not strict age ranges. Parents/caregivers are welcome to enroll their students in the class that best fits their child’s developmental stage.

Pre-Walkers (Suggested age: birth to 18 months)

Saturdays 9:00-9:30 am

$40 per month or $140 for full semester payment

This class is primarily for children who are not walking yet. Activities are generally stationary, such as bouncing on a parent/caregiver’s lap, clapping/tapping, and singing.

Toddlers (Suggested age: 18 to 36 months)

Saturdays 9:45-10:15 am

$40 per month or $140 for full semester payment

This class is for students who can walk, with or without assistance. Activities include songs, tickles, bounces, beat motions, and simple circle games. 

Preschool (3-5 years old)

Saturdays 10:30-11:00 am

$40 per month or $140 for full semester payment

This class is for preschool students and their parents/caregivers. Activities include vocal pitch exploration, echo songs, creative movement, fingerplays, and singing.

Where:

Faith Presbyterian Church

5916 NW 39th Avenue

Gainesville, FL 32606

When:

Mondays: August 18-Dec 8, No class on Nov 24

Saturdays: August 16-November 22

Pricing:

$25 Registration Fee

Contact us for scholarship opportunities- miamicommunitymusiccenter@gmail.com