Priority Enrollment is NOW

Current Kindermusik families can register now through November 4. You can choose your class day/time before the general public gets the brochure.  Those that pay deposit by December 1 will also get a FREE Kindermusik t-shirt for their child!  Details and discounts are as follows:

 

·     Pay in full by November 15 and receive $15 discount.

·     Pay in full by December 10 and receive a $10 discount.

·     Pay in full OR a deposit by December 1 and receive a FREE Kindermusik T-shirt for your child!

·     Register with a check and put your child’s name/class selection in the memo of the check. Example: Bobby, OT M 5:45 

Abbreviations for classes are as follows:

Village–V; Our Time–OT; Imagine That–IT; Young Child–YC; Beyond

• No need to fill out a registration form UNLESS your contact information has changed. Just remember to put your child's name and class selection in the memo  section of your check. If you pay in cash, clip a note with your child's name and class selection to the money.

 Spring 2012

Kindermusik Village (newborn – 18 months) $205  (V)

Cock-a-doodle Moo & Dewdrops

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) $190 (OT)

Away We Go!

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) $205 (IT)

Toys I Make, Trips I Take.

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)

$215 returning students (YC)

Semester 2 (green folder)  Tuesday 3:40 p.m. or Thursday 5:15 p.m.

Semester 4 (yellow folder) Tuesday 4:45 p.m.

Beyond Kindermusik  (Beyond)

post Kindermusik classes, piano, recorder and ensemble $175

Meets on Thursday afternoons

Beyond #2 – 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Beyond #1 – 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

·    Do you think your child should move to the next level? Ask your teacher for her recommendation.


Are you enrolling siblings?  Do you have the curriculum from an older sibling?  There are discounts! Email me at knobles@berry.edu
Need to mail your deposit/payment?  
Kindermusik of Berry College
P.O. Box 490001
Mt. Berry, GA 30149-0001

PRIORITY enrollment now in progress. Reserve your space today!!

October in Rome

October is a busy month in Rome.  Here are a few family friendly events to enjoy.

October 22 - Peach State Marching Festival is held at Barron Stadium.  The annual event draws bands from Georgia, Alabama & Tennessee.  Bands typically begin around noon and continue through the evening. Come out and see the bands.  Admission is $7, children under the age of 6 are free!! Get your hand stamped, go to Chiaha, then come back for more bands!

October 22 - 23 - Chiaha Harvest Fair at Ridge Ferry Park.  You can browse the vendors, buy unique gifts, enjoy delicious foods, and hear some good music in a family atmosphere.  Chiaha is a part of Heritage Holidays.

Storytime has resumed at the Rome Floyd Library.  Join Ms. Barbara & Ms. Jeanie for stories, songs, puppets and more.  Storytime meets every Tuesday at 10 or 11 a.m.  This is the best FREE 30 minutes in town.  Don't forget to check out some books or videos before you leave the library.

Want to learn more about kid friendly happenings in Rome?  Check out Hometown Headlines.  They update this page frequently with events and discounts.

Fun Times in Kindermusik

Kindermusik families have been marching, playing, singing, and having fun in Kindermusik classes this fall.  Steady beat is foundation of music, and that is always a focus of any class. We march to the beat, tap to the beat, sway to the beat, and any other ways we can think to keep a beat! 

The older children have been learning about percussion instruments, and have listened to a variety of instruments.  This culminated with making their own!  Here are some pictures from the past several weeks. Fall classes continue through the week of December 5th.

The Dent family marches to the music

Katy Jane "finds" her daddy!

Edith & Mom play with the scarf

Sam playing the drum

Gil tries the xylophone, while Olivia & Braden wait their turn.

Shakers in Imagine That!

Homemade percussion instruments in Young Child.

Fall break & a fun video

Kindermusik classes will NOT meet the week of October 3 - 7.  The Coosa Valley Fair happens the week of October 4 - 8, so you may want to make a visit to see the animals & other exhibits. Classes WILL meet during Berry's fall break of October 10 -11, so no parking problems those two days.  

Our Time classes have been enjoying Lukey's Boat. Lots of giggles as we stop our movement on AHA, me boys!  Here is a classic version of the song by a group called Great Big Sea out of Newfoundland.  Enjoy this version complete with lots of Celtic instrumentation - penny whistle, bodhran & fiddles.  This is a new band for me, but I will definitely be adding their music to my playlist!  Hope you enjoy them too.

A Good Beginning Never Ends

Research says that pre-natal care is important to have a healthy child. Teaching children good nutrition & hygiene at an early age is beneficial to their growth and development. Children involved in music from a young age have the foundation they need to make great musicians.   Here's my latest story about a Kindermusik kid.

Tonight I went to a concert at Berry College. The first of the 2011-2012 concert series featured Toby Oft, the principal trombonist from the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  That is a prestigious position, and Mr. Oft is only 35 years old.  The concert was well attended, primarily by college students obtaining credit for a music class.  I took my 12 year old, Kate, who is in her 2nd year of playing the trombone.  I wanted her see and hear one of the best trombonist in the country.

The concert was wonderful. The second movement of the first piece was so lyrical, and he played with such a  lush tone. I was truly mesmerized.  His accompanist, Ling Leng, from the New England Conservatory played with such ease & precision. It was, perhaps, the best concert I have attended in many years.

Kate & I spoke with both performers as we left the auditorium.  There were numerous students waiting to speak to Mr. Oft,  get his autograph & a picture with him.  As I was about to leave, I hear a little voice say "Ms. Kathryn". I turn and see this cute fellow smiling at me, and he says "I'm Max."   It was a child I taught in Kindermusik.  He & Kate were in the same classes (of course she didn't remember him).  Max lives in Trion, and plays the trombone.  He had come to Berry this past summer for the Encore Music Camp, and now he was back for this wonderful concert.  I was delighted to see him, and asked about his family.  I'm so glad he remembered me, and thought enough to speak to me before I rushed out.

Max has great parents, who are responsible for all he is becoming.  They made the decision  that music would be an important part of his life.  They made the trip to Rome for Kindermusik on a weekly basis for many years.  All those years of listening and learning music as a youngster has Max primed to be a great musician. Even if Max doesn't continue studying music past high school, he will be a friend of the arts, and a knowledgeable audience member. Remember, a good beginning never ends!

Kindermusik Kids on Stage at RLT

Charlotte's Web is a favorite story of friendship. You can see a wonderful production at the Rome Little Theater this weekend. The shows are Friday & Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2:30 pm at the historic DeSoto Theater on Broad Street.

I went to see the show on opening night, and was pleasantly surprised to find FIFTEEN, yes 15, Kindermusik kids in the show. They ranged from having the lead role of Charlotte to being a fair goer or baby spider. Not all the roles in the show had speaking parts, but 9 of the Kindermusik kids did!

I recall several children that were shy when they came to Kindermusik. Not anymore, they are actors on a live stage. The have gained poise, confidence, and endurance When the show closes on Sunday, they will have logged many hours of rehearsal, plus 11 shows.

Though this wasn't a musical, there are many things that transfer from the Kindermusik class to the stage. Here are a few:

taking turns - waiting to take the stage

listening skills - listening for when to say your line

movement activities - moving on & off stage in an appropriate way

vocal production - speaking with clarity & volume

imaginative play - turns into a character

The show is approximately 2 hours, and is great for children. They love the animals & fun costumes. The tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors; tickets are $1 more the day of the show.

To all the KM kids in Charlotte - you did a great job, I'm so proud of all of you!!

Deals & Discounts

Everyone likes a deal or a discount! Berry alumni, Christy Dixon, has started a business called Atlanta Kids Club. Christy was my student worker in Kindermusik while at Berry, she babysat for numerous Rome families & now has her own Kindermusik business too. True to form she is a busy lady & mom to four kids!

If you make frequent trips to the Atlanta area, then you may want to become a member of the Atlanta Kids Club. Membership is $12 a month & the deals are GREAT! Here are just a few:

Alliance Theater - 25% off tickets
Atlanta Hawks - various discounts
Atlanta Motor Speedway - free kid's tickets
Sesame Street Live - $3 off
Shane's Rib Shack - free kids meal in numerous locations in metro area
Stone Mountain - $20 one day pass for 3 & up
Zoo Atlanta - $7 off adults, $5 off children

There are MANY more, and many to come as they add to their list. Currently they are talking with Chili's, Red Lobster, & California Pizza to get free kids meals. Plus there are lots of FREE things offered each month & it changes month to month. It's not your typical discount card.
The card is good for the entire family, whether you have one child or 10!

So, if you visit the metro area on a frequent basis, then you may want to join this club. PLUS, this organization GIVES back through their foundation. Half of each monthly membership goes back into the foundation to help various groups in the Atlanta area.

This is definitely worth checking out...even for those in Rome!