Summer Camp Fun

Kindermusik of Berry College just completed three camps spanning ages 3 - 10.  An inaugural camp featured an introduction to violin in addition to piano.  The violin segment was led by Joe and Samantha Lester.  The Lesters are professional strings players that play in orchestras throughout the southeast, as well as teaching private lessons.  They are familiar faces to many Kindermusik families as they are parents of  Kindermusik kid, Zack. Journeys  had 14 children that explored piano and violin.

Working hard in the piano lab

Hot Cross Buns on the black keys

Twinkle with both hands!

Violin time

Allegro group with Mr. Joe

Ms. Wendy had a Drums Culture camp in the Kindermusik room.  The children in this camp were ages 4 - 7, and they learned about music from various countries.

Adding music to a story

Steel drums were the highlight of Caribbean day.

Waiting to play

In the Journeys camp, the children also enjoyed ensemble time where they reviewed rhythms and reinforced steady beat on a variety of percussion instruments.

Steady beat on the bass metallaphone

Watching the conductor during ensemble

Andante group practices their bowing technique

Ms. Kay had 3 and 4 year olds in Growing with Music Camp.  Each day was different theme, including circus music, music from the farm and Indians.

Walking the tight rope takes a lot of concentration

Decorated drums to use with Indian day

Fall classes begin the week of August 13 and registration is now underway.  To obtain a brochure click here.

Native American Dancers & Drums

In May my family & I traveled to Colorado and visited Mesa Verde National Park. Between 600 and 1300 A.D. many Native Americans lived on the Mesa (table), and they built into the cliffs and canyons. They were known as Cliff Dwellers.  It was fascinating to explore where these people once lived, worked, and played.

The weekend we were visiting was an arts/culture festival, so there were special events presented by various Indian Tribes.  We watched Puebloan dancers, complete with drums and singing.  The dancers wear big ankle bells, and use shakers as they dance, just like we discuss at Kindermusik!  The men also wear animal type coverings.  Here is a short video from that windy day of dancing.

Below is a look at the Cliff Dwellings

At the end of the demonstration, 
Alyssa and I joined the dancers 
for the Friendship Dance 
and then a photo op!

Bobby Bales of the Taos Pueblo tribe made these drums
from cottonwood trees, and elk hide.
 I bought a small drum for the Kindermusik classroom!

If you want to see more of  Colorado click here!

Now Registering!

The fall brochure is out for Kindermusik of Berry College!  If you haven't received one in the mail or picked one up in person, then you can find it here.  You will need to print it out, fill it out, and mail it in...yep it's paperwork instead of online.  


In the past, the early bird discount has been June 15.  This year the early bird discount is still $15 IF you pay in full, but the date is JULY 15.  Classes are beginning to fill, so don't delay just because you have an extended early bird discount deadline!


Other discounts include:
sibling discount of 10% 
materials reduction of $40. This is for those who have already been through a curriculum with an older sibling and still have their materials!  This also means you won't get any materials on the first day of class.


If you have questions about discounts or availability of classes, please email Kathryn at knobles@berry.edu

Fall classes begin the week of August 13 and are held in the historic Ford Complex of the beautiful Berry College campus.

Summer classes update

Maymester classes ends on Tuesday, June 5.  But don't despair, summer classes begin next week!! Here's the update on enrollment/cancellation.

Two classes have been cancelled due to lacking enrollment. 


Monday Village at 6:30 p.m.
Monday Musical Beginnings at 5:45 p.m.


If you were planning to enroll in either of these classes please email me about other possibilities for your child. Family Time on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. is one of those options. Family Time is a multi-age, family oriented class, but it's easy to join in this fun class.


Village (newborn - 18 months)on Tuesday 9 a.m. has 2 spaces available and Thursday 9 a.m. is in jeopardy of being cancelled due to low enrollment.


Musical Beginnings (ages 18 months - 3 years) - Monday 9 a.m. has availability. Wednesday 9 a.m. is FULL. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. has a few spaces available, though it is an option for those who have enrolled in Monday 5:45 p.m.

Two camps the week of June 25 - 29 are now full.  Kamp Kindermusik and Journeys 1 are no longer accepting registration.  


There is still space in the following camps:
Growing with Music Camps (ages 3 - 4 1/2) which meet June 18 - 22 and 
June 25 -29.


Kamp Kindermusik (ages 4 1/2 - 7)  has availability during June 18 - 22 and July 9 - 13.


Journeys 2 (ages 6 - 9), introduction to piano/recorder has availability the week of July 9 - 13.

Summer Kindermusik

Maymester classes are underway and continue through June 5.  Summer classes begin the week of  June 11.  Some classes/camps are full for the summer so here's the latest update on availability.

Village  for baby (newborn - 18 months) and adult caregiver.
Mondays 6:30 p.m. - OPEN
Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 5 spaces remain
Thursday 9 a.m. - OPEN

Musical Beginnings  for 18 months - 3 years of age, and an adult caregiver
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 6 spaces remain
Monday 5:45 p.m. - OPEN
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - 4 spaces remain
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - FULL


Family Time for newborns - 7 years of age, and an adult caregiver or two! 
Tuesdays 5:45 p.m. - space for 3 families


Week long camps
June 18 - 22
Growing with Music (ages 3 - 4 1/2) - 5 spaces remain
Kamp Kindermusik (ages 4 1/2 - 7) - 7 spaces remain


June 25 - 29
Growing with Music - 3 spaces remain
Kamp Kindermusik - 1 space remains
Journeys 1 (piano/violin intro)  - FULL


July 9 - 13
Kamp Kindermusik - 6 spaces remain
Journeys 2 (piano/recorder) - OPEN


If a class or camp says "open" that indicates that there are 3 or less enrolled, therefore plenty of space.


I will update this list as changes occur.

Semester Ending Fun

Spring semester came to a close with favorites day in class, and then a trip to the park for several Kindermusik families.  One of the things I love about teaching Kindermusik is the relationships that are formed along the way. It is a joy and privilege to work with children and families in the Rome area!

The boys pose for a picture.

Dad's come to Kindermusik too!
 We will miss the Harris family, and wish them well as they move to  Nashville!

The parachute is always a favorite

It's hard to get toddlers to all look at the camera at the same time!

Imagine That class on Thursday morning. The video below shows their listening skills
and ability to play  instruments during a rhyme!

Jet crawls at the park

Jackson riding the horse

Evie brought Cookie Monster to the park to play

Aunt Cheryl often accompanies Peyton to Kindermusik, today it was fun on the playground.

These guys are serious about having a good time.

Moms chat while the kids run.

Charlie brought his shield to fight the bad guys!

Davis rides a bug?

Buddies driving the car.  In 13 years they will be on the road!

Lunch break

Ivey is always fashionable!

Nora caught on camera.  I just love her expression!

3 of the Lataif kids enjoy their lunch.

Look out below!

Beyond Kindermusik performance & celebration.

Maymester classes are underway on Tuesdays.  The summer session begins in June with classes for newborn through age 9.  Some classes are full, so please email me concerning availability.  Fall classes begin in mid-August. Registration brochures for the fall semester will be available June 4.

Summer means swimming!

What do these girls have in common?
They are both Kindermusik grads and they both swim competitively! Kate & Anna met in Kindermusik, later they were on the same swim team. Anna has since moved, but Kate still keeps in touch via email & they attended swim camp together last summer

Summer means the pool, the beach, and the lake. Your child may not be ready for competitive swimming, but you want to make sure they are safe in the water. Here are some places in Rome to get your child prepared for the water.

Jodi Beard recently became a certified infant aquatics instructor. Little Fins is the name of the program. The highlights include:

• teach infants & toddlers from 6 months to 4 years to survive aquatic accidents
• instill a lifelong love of water for your child

You can learn more about the program here. Or give Jodi a call at 706-853-1603.

Another option for learning to swim and improving skills is to take lessons with Sherry Blackwell. Sherry offers lessons for ages 2 -5 at her home pool. Sherry is a former lifeguard and swim instructor. The class size is limited so that your child will receive hands-on individual attention. Sherry's classes are in the late afternoon and early evening throughout the summer months. Her location is in Lindale, Georgia. Call Sherry at 706-346-3369

Once your child can swim 25 yards without assistance and is at least 7 years of age, contact Three Rivers Swim Club to refine your skills. TRSC offers mini-sessions throughout the year to help children master the strokes. The mini-sessions are 3 days a week for 3 weeks, 1 hour sessions. The classes are typically limited to 12 children.