Rhythm Kids^® Level 2 is an exciting music, movement, and drumming class for children in Kindergarten through second grade (ages 5 through 8).  Children integrate and assimilate rhythm into their lives, as they:

• learn multicultural drumming patterns;
• develop new repertoire on various percussion instruments
• explore movement and dance while singing songs;
• play games based on music and drumming;
• have fun with a host of rhythm activities.

Rhythm Kids^® follows through on the Music Together^® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development form birth through age 8. As part of the Rhythm Kids^® experience, children and their grownups can enjoy drumming play and practice sessions at home with the help of online play-along videos features Rhythm Kids^® creator Tom Foote.

Classes are for children K-2 (ages 5 through 8) and include:

• Weekly, 45 minute classes
• Animal Collection Songbook and CDs (2 copies) each semester
• Access to online video tutorials and play-alongs

Children will:

• Learn, create, discover and explore music, movement and drumming
• Enjoy age-appropraite ways to play rhythm insturments (shakers, tambourines, etc.)
• Explore traditional drumming patterns through animal names and movements
• Experience drumming, song, and dance from around the word (Mali, Puerto Rico, Turkey, etc.)
• Find new ways to connect mind, body and voice through rhythm
• Develop skill in improvising, soloing, conducting, composition, and improvisation
• Participate in active musical games that are both enriching and totally fun!

This is an instrument-learning class, so your child will need to bring their drum every week.  Tuition this first semester includes a drum.  Special discounts on djembe drums are available to Music Together families if additional drums are desired.