Spring 2017 Schedule

Did you miss a class?  

Here's the schedule if you need to make-up a class.

Kindermusik Village (newborn – 18 months)

Monday 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10:15 a.m. 

Wednesday 9:15 a.m 
Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Kindermusik Our Time (18 months – 3 years)

Monday 5:45 p.m. 

Tuesday 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday 10:15 a.m. 

Thursday 10:15 a.m. 

Thursday 6:30 p.m. 

Friday 9:30 a.m. 
Friday 11:15 a.m.

Kindermusik Imagine That! ( 3.5 - 5 years)

Monday 5:30 p.m. (music library)

Thursday 11:00 a.m. 
Friday 10:15 a.m.

Kindermusik for the Young Child (4.5 – 7 years)

Year One (green folder)  Tuesday 5:15 p.m.  Thursday 3:45 pm

Year  Two (yellow folder) Thursday 5:00 p.m.

Beyond Kindermusik
Beyond 2 - 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Beyond 1 - 4:15 - 5:15 pm.

January 26 & 27 GMEA Conference

The Georgia Music Educators Association host an annual meeting every January.  Ms. Wendy and Ms. Kay attend this event every year.  It's a boost to their teaching skills to learn about new things, hear great music and networking with other educators.  Since they will be out of town, their classes will not meet.

Thursday January 26 - No classes in the afternoon or evening.  
Kathryn's morning classes WILL meet
No Young Child Classes (Wendy's 3:45 and 5:00 pm classes)
No Our Time Classes (Kay's 6:30 pm class)

Friday January 27 - No classes for the following:
Our Time 9:30 or 11:15 am
Imagine That 10:15 am

They will see you the following week!  This will extend the semester by one week into May for Thursday and Friday.

Kindermusik Summer Preview

Start planning for summer and make sure to put Kindermusik into the schedule!

Weekly classes: June 7 - July 21

Kindermusik Village (newborns - 18 months) - $115

Wednesdays 9am or Thursday 530 pm

Musical Beginnings (18 months - 3 years) - $100

Tuesday 9am, 615 pm or Thursday 9 am

Family Time (newborns - age 7)

Favorite for families & only offered during the summer!

Tuesday 530 pm or Thursday 615 pm

$148 for 2 children, $25 each additional child

Week long camps

Growing with Music (ages 3 - 4) - $50

Music from the farm, the circus and more!

June 13-17 or June 20-24
10-11:15 am

Kamp Kindermusik (ages 4.5 - 7) - $85

Learn about the music and musicians of Georgia

June 13-17, June 20-24 or
July 11-14
10 - noon

Journeys (ages 6 - 9) -$85

Explore the basics of piano and violin

June 20 - 24 or
July 11- 14
10 - 12:15 pm

Special Needs (upper elementary age & up) - $85

Camp designed specifically for children with special needs to enjoy music in a group setting!

July 18 -21  1 - 4 pm

You will be the first to know when registration opens later this spring, but go ahead pencil Kindermusik into your summer!  Online registration will reflect a $5 savings when you register before May 1. The above fees are the after May 1 cost.

Details for Kindermusik of Berry College

Kindermusik classes begin on January 11

Details you should know to make your Kindermusik experience go smoothly:

• Directions
• The college students also return to campus on January 11.  This means more cars in the parking lot, more students driving to class.  BE CAREFUL in the parking lot and crossing the street.  
• The new welcome center is now open and the gate is operational. For details on the gate and how it affects coming onto campus, click here.  If you don't have an electronic pass on your car, they will scan your ID at the gate. You can get an electronic pass and make your entrance quicker, or just allow more time to get to class.  If you want the pass, there is a yellow form to fill out and you can get one from your Kindermusik teacher and then take it to the campus safety house across from the main entrance.
• Allow plenty of time to find a parking place and get to class. Once you arrive on campus, it will take you at least 5 minutes to get from the parking lot to the classroom.
• The elevator is a great asset.  Please help us keep the alarm from ringing or the help button from being pushed. Buttons are inviting to children, and they are low...but keep them from calling security! Let them push the "floor" buttons, but stay away from the red and yellow ones!
• Please use quiet voices and walking feet as you enter the building. First floor where you access the elevator is full of offices. Once on third floor there are college classes in session. If you have to take your child in the hall during class because he or she is crying, go to the north end of the hallway or the restroom to avoid disrupting classes.
• In case of severe weather, Kindermusik follows the Floyd County Schools. If the Floyd county schools are closed due to inclement weather, then Kindermusik will not meet. If the county cancels classes after 2 p.m., you will need to call the Kindermusik office concerning afternoon and evening classes, OR check for an update on the blog.
• Kindermusik of Berry College does not follow a specific school system for breaks, so teachers will announce these to individual classes. There will also be announcements on the blog.  No classes on Martin Luther King Day.  Monday classes will continue through May 2.  Other classes will end the week of April 25.
• LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.  
• Tell your friends about Kindermusik! We love it when you spread the word about your experience!

If you have questions or concerns about anything in class, talk with your child's teacher.
You can always email me at knobles@berry.edu for a quick response to general questions, or leave a message at 706-233-4091.

Kindermusik Village (newborn – 18 months)

Tuesday 10:15 a.m. 

Wednesday 9:15 a.m 
Thursday 9:30 a.m.
Thursday 5:30 p.m. (music library)

Kindermusik Our Time (18 months – 3 years)

Monday 5:45 p.m. 

Tuesday 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday 10:15 a.m. 

Thursday 10:15 a.m. 

Thursday 6:30 p.m. 

Friday 9:30 a.m. 

Kindermusik Imagine That! ( 3.5 - 5 years)

Monday 5:30 p.m. (music library)

Thursday 11:00 a.m. 
Friday 10:15 a.m.

Kindermusik for the Young Child (4.5 – 7 years)

Year One (red folder)  Tuesday 5:15 p.m.  Thursday 3:45 pm

Year  Two (blue folder) Thursday 4:45 p.m.

Beyond Kindermusik
Beyond 2 - 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Beyond 1 - 4:15 - 5:15 pm.

Class Updates for Kindermusik of Berry College

If you miss a class you are welcome to make it up on another day/time.  Unfortunately some classes don't have that option...especially the evening classes.  It would be helpful if you could email about making up a class, just so we know you are coming.  It is not imperative, but encouraged.
Here is the UPDATED class schedule for Spring 2015:

Kindermusik Village (newborn – 18 months)

Monday 6:30 p.m. - MOVED to Thursday 5:15 pm (meets in music library)

Tuesday 10:15 a.m. (Wendy)

Wednesday 9:15 a.m (Wendy)
Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Kindermusik Our Time (18 months – 3 years)

Monday 5:45 p.m. 

Tuesday 9:30 a.m. (Wendy)

Wednesday 10:15 a.m. (Wendy)

Thursday 10:15 a.m. 

Thursday 6:15 p.m. 

Friday 9:30 a.m.  (Wendy)

Kindermusik Imagine That! ( 3.5 - 5 years)

Monday 5:30 p.m. (music library) - START TIME MOVED TO 5:45 pm

Thursday 11:00 a.m. 
Friday 10:15 a.m. (Wendy)

Kindermusik for the Young Child (4.5 – 7 years)

Semester 2 (green folder)  Tuesday 5:15 p.m. 

Semester 4 (yellow folder) Thursday 3:45 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. (Wendy)

Beyond Kindermusik meets on Tuesdays 4 - 5 pm

CHANGES ARE COMING

A big change is happening on the Berry campus and it will affect Kindermusik.  The construction of the beautiful new welcome center is almost complete and opening soon.  Berry faculty, staff and students will be issued new stickers that will allow them automatic entrance to the campus via an electronic system.  Here is what you need to know:

Those without Berry stickers will enter through a visitor’s lane and be asked for identification.  The process should be very quick. With time, we plan to enable some of our regular  visitors to purchase stickers for a charge that covers the sticker cost.   We hope to put this program in place later during 2015, after we have completed the transition with the Berry community and have addressed any technical or procedural issues.  Until then, those visitors are welcome to enter through the visitor’s lane.

There is always a learning curve with a change and new procedures.  You may need to allow a few extra minutes to get to class on time and thank you for your patience as Berry makes these adjustments.  An announcement about the commencement of this new policy/procedure will be sent via email and also made on the blog. 

REPETITION IS GOOD:

 REMINDERS ABOUT BEING AT BERRY!

1. Allow plenty of time to find a parking place and get to class. Once you arrive on campus, it will take you at least 5 minutes to get from the parking lot to the classroom.
2. The elevator is a great asset. Please help us keep the alarm from ringing or the help button from being pushed. Buttons are inviting to children, and they are low...but keep them from calling security! Let them push the "floor" buttons, but stay away from the red and yellow ones!
3. Please use quiet voices and walking feet as you enter the building. First floor where you access the elevator is full of offices. Once on third floor there are college classes in session. If you have to take your child in the hall during class because he or she is crying, go to the north end of the hallway or the restroom to avoid disrupting classes.
4. In case of severe weather, Kindermusik follows the Floyd County Schools. If the Floyd county schools are closed due to inclement weather, then Kindermusik will not meet. If the county cancels classes after 2 p.m. check for an update on the blog or on the Y Kindermusik of Berry College Facebook page! LIKE US!  If you want to be certain call the office and there will be a message about the weather, 706-233-4091
5. Kindermusik of Berry College does not follow a specific school system for spring break, so teachers will announce these to individual classes. There will also be announcements in class, on the blog and on Facebook.

If you have questions or concerns about anything in class, talk with your child's teacher.
You can always email me at knobles@berry.edu for a quick response to general questions, or leave a message at 706-233-4091.  Email for Kay Bratton is brattonk@bellsouth.net and for Wendy Williams is hamilton80@aol.com

We are glad you have chosen Kindermusik, it's a great way to enhance your child's life through music.

Tis the Season - Registration in progress

There are many fabulous activities for you and your child, but we believe Kindermusik is the best choice!  Quality music, new friends, age appropriate activities, and learning is at the forefront of all we do.  Are you thinking, let's try something new because we have already done Kindermusik, remember that children need familiar, and they need repetition.  For children in Imagine That and Young Child classes they are just beginning to respond appropriately and learn key concepts in the music making process.  Do you have questions, ask your teacher or email Kathryn and she can help you choose the right class for your child.

Spring semester will bring new songs, activities and friends to Kindermusik. Don't miss out, register today.  Registration is online, and you can choose to pay with credit card, check or make payments.

You can save $15 if you pay in full by December 1. This can be confusing, so here's the explanation. The fee listed in the brochure is the amount after December 1.  For example - if you are registering for Kindermusik Our Time, the fee listed in the brochure is $205. Pay in full by December 1 and it is $190.  When you pull up the online registration $190 is the amount you see before December 1, after that date the amount listed will be $205.

The fall semester is coming to a close and here are some dates to remember:

• Monday classes will meet on November 24.
• Kathryn's Tuesday afternoon classes (Beyond and Young Child) will meet on November 25 which is Thanksgiving week.  Beyond class will meet on December 2, but not Young Child due to the Christmas parade.
• No classes the week of Thanksgiving except those mentioned above.
• The last day of class will vary depending on the teacher.  Monday classes will end on December 1.  Most classes will not end until the week of December 8, but ask your teacher to be certain.  Kathryn: knobles@berry.edu  Kay: brattonk@bellsouth.net  Wendy: hamilton80@aol.com

The holidays are busy.  Here are some local activities to enjoy:

• Tell-a-bration storytelling at the Rome Civic Center.  Saturday November 22 at 7 pm
• Rome Christmas parade is Tuesday December 2 at 630 on Broad Street in downtown Rome.  It's' a great family outing.
• Beauty and The Beast is a great show to enjoy this holiday season.  Check out Rome Little Theater for details.  Show opens on December 5.
• Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum host their annual Carols and Candles tour on December 5 and 6. 

Spring Breaks...coming soon!

Though the weather and calendar still say winter, many school systems have a spring break in the near future!  Kindermusik of Berry serves families from various systems encompassing several counties, so trying to choose one break is impossible.  Teachers decide what works best for them and their schedule.  That said, here is what you can expect:

Ms. Kay will NOT have classes the week of 

March 3 - 8 (Berry's spring break)

Ms. Wendy will NOT have classes the week of 

March 25-29 (Rome City's break)

Ms. Kathryn will NOT OBSERVE any breaks....

if you are in town, come to class!

Book Signing and Spring Registration

Saturday October 20 from 10 - 11 a.m. is the book signing for Martin the Guitar.  This event will be held in the Alumni Center Living Room on 1st floor of the Ford Building.  The author, Harry Musselwhite, will read the book, sign copies, and play music for those in attendance.  There is a limited number of books available for $20. Cash and checks are accepted.   To reserve your copy email Kathryn Nobles at knobles@berry.edu. Click here to learn more about the book.

Priority Enrollment for Spring Semester

1.    All classes are open to current families from October 15 – 31.  Open enrollment will begin on November 1.

2.   To reserve your space for spring semester you need to pay a deposit.  Just because you are currently enrolled does not guarantee your space for next semester.  Use the drop box for deposits and payments.  Unless your address, phone or email has changed you do not need to fill out a form, just see #3.

3.    Make checks payable to Berry College and write your class choice and child’s name in the memo portion of your check.

Example: OT Tues. 9:30 Jack

Abbreviations for classes are as follows:  Village (V);  Our Time (OT); Imagine That! (IT);  Young Child (YC);  Beyond (BYD); Family Time (FT).

4.    Payment options:                                                                                    

    $60 deposit with balance due at first class in January.                 

     Pay in full by December 1 – receive $15 discount.

Other payment options are available, just ask.

5.    Sibling discounts are 10% of the total.  Deduct sibling discount before early bird discounts.

6.     If you have home materials from an older sibling to use this semester, you may take another deduction of $40 for Village, Our Time & Imagine That! $15 for Young Child.

7.    If you are enrolling more than 2 children, you will need to check with Kathryn about further discounts.

8.  Kindermusik classes continue through the week of December 3 

The only classes that meet the week of Thanksgiving are Monday classes.

If you have questions about a particular class and your child please talk with your teacher.  If you are trying to decide if your child should move to the next level, ask for a handout from your teacher.

PRICES FOR KINDERMUSIK CLASSES

Village - $210– The Rhythm of My Day; Hickory, Dickory, Tickle & Bounce

Our Time - $195  - Fiddle Dee Dee

Imagine That! - $210  - Cities!

Young Child - $220 (continuing student)-$245 (new student)

Beyond - $178

CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 14. 

No classes will meet on MLK holiday.

Spring Break dates will be announced later.

             

Monday

5:30 p.m. Imagine That! (ages 3.5 – 5 years) - meets in the music library)

5:45 p.m.Our Time (18 months- 3 years)

6:30 p.m Village (newborns – 18 months).

Tuesday

9: 30 a.m. Our Time

10:15 a.m. Village

3:40 p.m. Young Child, semester 2 (ages 4.5 – 7 years)

4:45 p.m. Young Child, semester 4

Wednesday

9:15 a.m. Village

10:15 a.m. Our Time

Thursday

9:30 a.m.Village

10:15 a.m. Our Time

11:00 a.m. Imagine That!

3:45 p.m. Beyond 2

4:15 p.m. Beyond 1

5:15 p.m. Young Child, semester 2

6:30 p.m. Our Time

Friday

9:30 a.m. Our Time

10:15 a.m. Imagine That!

Summer Schedule & Maps

The summer schedule is out, and it actually begins with Maymester classes. You can pick up a brochure when you come to class or find it here.  Don't wait too long to make your decision, because there is quite a buzz about registering for certain classes with friends!! 

The spring semester has about 5 more sessions, depending on who teaches your class.  Please note that Ms. Wendy's classes will NOT meet the week of March 26.  Ms Kay & Ms Kathryn's classes WILL meet every week, as they are not observing any of the school breaks.

This week in Imagine That we are exploring maps, and places we would like to visit on our train trips.  Imagine That is all about using our imagination and discovery. The children in the Thursday 11 a.m. class brought in maps of places they like to visit.  Here's the group: Avery, Matthew, Alexa, Charlie & Garrett.  My phone doesn't take the best pictures, but you get the idea!

The large map is Avery's world, and it was created as a Christmas gift by his mom.  It's some of his favorite places, and it includes Kindermusik!  Here's another shot...do you see the castle at the top of the map?

Where do you want to go??  Kindermusik can help you imagine it!

A Good Beginning Never Ends, but the semester is over

Fall semester comes to a close this week, and it has been a great time of singing, moving and learning.  It's wonderful to watch the children grow in their Kindermusik experience.  When the semester began there were children who stayed by the wall, and wouldn't participate.  Or there were children who would run, and not participate in the way mom thought they should.  With the encouragement of great moms, dads, grandma's, and nannies the children began to join in the activities.



In Kindermusik we get to watch milestones such as: learning to sit up, taking the first step, vocalizing their way to say hello, singing part of a song, learning to gallop, playing a steady beat, making a friend, and the list goes on and on.  Kindermusik isn't just about music, it's about children and families enjoying time together.

Spring semester begins the week of January 9, and there are still classes available.  You can get a registration form here. The following is an updated list of openings.  If there is nothing listed beside the class, then there are more than 3 spaces available.

Village (newborn-18 months)
Monday 6:30 p.m.- 2 spaces remain
Tuesday 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 3 spaces remain
Thursday 9:30 a.m.


Our Time (18 months - 3 years)
Monday 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 3 spaces remain
Wednesday 10:15 a.m. - FULL
Thursday 10:15 a.m. - FULL
Thursday 6:30 p.m. -
Friday 9:30 a.m. - 2 spaces remain

Imagine That! (3.5 - 5 years)
Monday 5:30 p.m.  - FULL
Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 3 spaces remain
Friday 10:15 a.m. - 2 spaces remain

Young Child,  (4.5 - 7 years)  semester 2
Tuesday 3:40 p.m.
Thursday 5:15 p.m.

Young Child, semester 4 & Beyond Kindermusik are offered but only for continuing students.  New students are not added at this time.

One personal story...and there are MANY!
A few weeks ago I was at All-State choral auditions, and a middle school girl came up to me and said, "you were my teacher, I came to Kindermuisk."  Later I saw her mom, who told me that I was the reason she was at the auditions.  I can't take all the credit, but I'm glad to have been a part of her musical journey! As the tag line goes...a good beginning never ends! 

Updated list for fall Kindermusik classes

Fall 2011- what's available UPDATE!!!

It's shaping up to be a great year, and many classes are already full, with some nearing capacity.

Village (newborns - 18 months)

Monday 6:30 p.m. - FULL

Tuesday 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - FULL

Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Our Time (18 months - 3 years)

Monday 5:45 p.m. - 2 spaces available

Tuesday 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday 10:15 a.m. - FULL

Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Friday 9:30 a.m.

Imagine That (3.5 - 5 years)

Monday 5;30 p.m. - FULL

Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 2 spaces available

Friday 10:15 a.m.

Young Child, semester 1

Tuesday 3:40 p.m.

Thursday 5:15 p.m.

Young Child, semester 3

Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - FULL --NOTE TIME HAS MOVED TO 5 PM

Beyond Kindermusik

Year 1 - Thursday 3:45 p.m.

Year 2 - Thursday 4:15 p.m.

Classes that do not list availability, have more than

3 slots available

Fall 2011- what's available

The summer session of Kindermusik is now complete, and fall classes begin the week of August 15.

It's shaping up to be a great year, and many classes are already full, with some nearing capacity.

Village (newborns - 18 months)

Monday 6:30 p.m. - 1 space available

Tuesday 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - FULL

Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Our Time (18 months - 3 years)

Monday 5:45 p.m. - 3 spaces available

Tuesday 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday 10:15 a.m. - FULL

Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Friday 9:30 a.m.

Imagine That (3.5 - 5 years)

Monday 5;30 p.m. - FULL

Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 2 spaces available

Friday 10:15 a.m.

Young Child, semester 1

Tuesday 3:40 p.m.

Thursday 5:15 p.m.

Young Child, semester 3

Tuesday 4:45 p.m. (may move to 5 pm) - 3 spaces available

Beyond Kindermusik

Year 1 - Thursday 3:45 p.m.

Year 2 - Thursday 4:15 p.m.

Classes that do not list availability, have more than

3 slots available

Another update on Summer

As of June 1 - Kindermusik of Berry College Summer Session has the following openings:

STILL HAVE SPACE June 6 - 10 for Orffestrations - ages 7 - 10. This is not advertised to the public. All that is needed is a love of music! It's about making music together with metallaphones, xylophones, drums, and other percussion instruments. 10 - noon. $65. Call (706-233-4091) or email (knobles@berry.edu) for more information

Kindermusik Village, Busy Days. Newborns - 18 months. $88 5 weeks, begins June 13

Monday 6:30 p.m. - 3 spaces

Tuesday 9 a.m. - 1 space

Thursday 9 a.m. - 1 space

Musical Beginnings - 18 months - 3 years. $68 5 weeks, begins June 13

Monday 9 a.m. - 3 spaces

Monday 5:45 p.m. - 9 spaces

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 9 spaces

Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2 spaces

Family Time - newborns - age 7. 5 weeks, begins June 14

Tuesday 5:45 p.m. - room for one more family

Growing with Music - camp for ages 3 - 5. 10 - 11:15 a.m.

75 minutes, parents join the class the last 15 minutes.

June 13 - 17 - 3 spaces

June 20 - 24 - 1 space

Kamp Kindermusik - ages 4 - 7. 10 -noon

Land of Rhythm - Native American Music

June 13 - 17 - 4 spaces

June 20 -24 - 1 space

July 11 - 15 - 6 spaces

Journeys - ages 6 -8. 10 -noon

Intro to piano & recorder

June 20 - 24 - 1 space

July 11 - 15 - 7 spaces

PRIORITY ENROLLMENT HAS ENDED, open registration begins June 1.

Classes for the fall are filling quickly!! Wednesday 9:15 Village is ALREADY full. Thursday 11:00 Imagine That has 3 spaces remaining. Fall registration brochures will be available outside the Kindermusik room & will be mailed out this week. Registration forms will be available online after June 1.

Spring classes end & Maymester begins

The end of Spring 2011 Kindermusik classes is as follows:

Kathryn's classes end on Thursday April 28 and Monday May 2. The Beyond Kindermusik classes will have their sharing day on Thursday April 28 in the Ford Auditorium. Children should arrive no later than 4:00 p.m & will be given a Kindermusik shirt to wear. Families will join us at 4:30 for our performance. Refreshments will follow in the Ford quadrangle, near the reflection pools.

Kay's classes will end on Thursday April 28 and Monday May 2.

Wendy's classes will end the week of May 2. Her Friday classes will continue through May 13 due to being out on Good Friday.

Maymester classes begin on Tuesday May 10. Classes run for 5 weeks. Here is the availability of each class:

Village at 9:30 (7 spaces remain); Musical Beginnings at 10:30 (4 spaces left);

Musical Beginnings at 5:45 p.m. (6 spaces left) & Village at 6:30 p.m. (4 spaces left).

Musical Beginnings is for ages 18 months - 3 years. Village is newborn to 18 months.

More on summer classes & fall registration soon.

Here are a few updates as Kindermusik of Berry College wraps up spring classes:

• Ms. Wendy's classes will NOT meet the week of March 28 – 31.

• If you want to make – up a class, you are welcome to attend a different class, but be aware that not all classes will meet the week of March 28. The spring class schedule is listed at the end of this post.

• Summer classes are set & the brochure can be found outside the Kindermusik room & online

• PLEASE DO NOT let your child push the RED, Emergency button in the elevator! Security is getting annoyed! I realize children don't know what they are pushing, just make sure to monitor which button they push.

• Stay with your child as you enter & exit the building. I know kids like to run ahead & hide, but they forget to remain quiet and there are classes & rehearsals taking place. ALSO, the rain will occasionally cause dangerous depressions in the ground next to buildings, so this is for your child's safety as well.

• There are 7 weeks remaining in the spring semester, classes will end the last week of April or first week of May…depending on your teacher.

• The fall class schedule will come out by the first of April, this will allow you to plan ahead.

• Maymester classes begin the week of May 10, many classes will fill early…so make your selection and turn in your registration. $5 discount if you pay by May 1.

Spring 2011 class schedule

classes continue through end of April, first of May

Village (newborn - 18 months)

Monday 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday 9:15 a.m.

Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Our Time (18 months - 3 years)

Monday 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday 10:15 a.m.

Thursday 10:15 a.m.

Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Friday 9:30 a.m.

Imagine That! (ages 3 1/2 - 5)

Monday 5:30 p.m. (music library)

Thursday 11:00 a.m.

Friday 10:15 a.m.

Young Child, semester 2 - green folder

Tuesday 3:40 p.m.

Thursday 5:15 p.m.

Have a wonderful weekend, and enjoy the warmer temperatures.

Spring is on the Way

The weather has been wonderful the past few weeks (with the exception of stormy Monday!), and Spring is right around the corner. Many of the area schools will be observing Spring break, and you are wondering "what about Kindermusik and the breaks?"

• Berry College is on Spring Break the week of March 14 -18, but Kindermusik classes WILL MEET that week.
• Kathryn's & Kay's classes will meet every week through the end of April, no spring break.
• Wendy will observe spring break the week of March 28 - April 1.
• Kathryn's & Kay's classes end the last week of April, except for the Monday classes which will continue through May 3.
• Wendy's classes end the first week of May.

If you are thinking about music in the summer, that information will be coming SOON! More about those classes & dates in my next post.

Christmas parade/Kindermusik December 2

The annual Rome Christmas parade will march down Broad Street on Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. It 's a fun tradition, but it typically takes place on Tuesday. Due to the inclement weather we are experiencing today, the organizers moved it to Thursday. Ms. Wendy always plans for parade day because she teaches on Tuesday. The switch to Thursday has upset the Kindermusik apple cart! Here is the schedule for this Thursday.

Beyond Kindermusik and Kindermusik for the Young Child with Ms. Kathryn WILL MEET.

Kindermusik Village at 5:30 and Kindermusik Our Time at 6:30 with Ms. Kay WILL NOT MEET. Ms. Kay will see you next Thursday, December 9 and she will do a make-up class on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Enroll now for Spring 2011

Yes, it's already time to think about spring 2011 Kindermusik registration. A few weeks ago you may have signed a sheet giving your intent to attend spring classes. Based on the information received, one class is being added - Thursday 4:30 p.m. Imagine That. At the end of this post is a complete class schedule for the spring semester.

Whether you signed the priority enrollment sheet or not, now is the time secure your space. Registration for currently enrolled families begins October 25. Open enrollment will begin on November 7. To reserve your space for spring semester you need to pay a deposit. Your enrollment this semester does not guarantee you a space in classes next semester.Here is are the steps to reserving your child's space:

• Pay a $60 deposit via check and put your child's name and class choice in the memo. If your address, phone or email has changed then you will need to fill out a new form. Otherwise your check will reserve your space. Abbreviations for classes are as follows: Village (V); Our Time (OT); Imagine That! (IT); Young Child (YC); Beyond (BYD). Here is an example for the memo line on your check:

OT Tues 9:30 Jack

• Here are some payment options that can save you money:

Pay in full by November 15 - $15 discount

Pay in full by December 10 - $10 discount

Sibling discounts are 10% of the total

• You can pay the deposit to reserve your space, and pay the balance by either of the early bird deadlines and still get the discounts. Remember the deposit is included in the total cost of the class. Also, ALL materials are included in the total...NO HIDDEN FEES!!!! No pictures to buy or special equipment.

• Other payment options are available, just ask me.

• If you have materials from an older sibling to use for next semester, you may take another deduction - $40 for Village, Our Time & Imagine That!

Prices for spring semester remain unchanged from the fall. The cost are as follows:

Village - $200 - Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce &, Rhythm of My Day

Our Time - $185 - Fiddle, Dee, Dee

Imagine That! - $200 - Cities

Young Child - $215 (continuing student) - $250 (new student)

Beyond - $170

Fall classes continue through the week of December 8. But make sure to put Kindermusik on the planner for the spring. Here's the spring class schedule:

Village (newborn - 18 months)

Monday 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday 9:15 a.m.

Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Thursday 5:30 p.m.

Our Time (18 months - 3 years)

Monday 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday 10:15 a.m.

Thursday 10:15 a.m.

Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Friday 9:30 a.m.

Imagine That! (3 1/2 - 5 years)

Monday 5:30 p.m.

Thursday 11:00 a.m.

Thursday 4:30 p.m. (NEW CLASS!)

Friday 10:15 a.m.

Young Child, semester 2

Tuesday 3:40 p.m.

Thursday 5:15 p.m.

Young Child, semester 4

Tuesday 4:45 p.m.

Beyond, year two

Thursday 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Beyond, year one

Thursday 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Encourage the grandparents to give the gift of Kindermusik. It's the gift that last for 15 weeks and benefits the whole family!!!