Spring 2023 Group Classes
These classes are offered in partnership with Wayland Recreation, and registration is via the Wayland Recreation website. You do NOT need to be a Wayland resident to sign up - they are open to all!
Registration opens Nov 28th. After reading the descriptions here, please go to their site to register. Select "Winter Pre-School Programs" or "Winter Youth Arts and Science", and scroll down the alphabetical list to find your class as listed below.
Winter/Spring Group Classes Include:
Musical Beginnings, age 0-36 months
Exploradores Musicales, age 3-5
Musical Explorers, age 3-5
Instrument Explorers, age 3.5-5
Small Group Intro to Flute, age 5-7 (new!)
Small Group Intro to Piano, age 6-7
Small Group Intro to Violin, age 4-6
Sing, Move and Act! - age 10 and up (new!)
All classes are at Wayland School of Music, 304 Boston Post Road, Wayland
Musical Beginnings
Give your child the gift of beautiful music right from the start!
Saturdays, winter session, 6 weeks: 1/21/23 - 3/18/23 (no class 2/18, 2/25, 3/4)
Saturdays, spring session, 6 weeks: 3/18/23 - 5/20/23 (no class 4/15, 4/22)
10:00 - 10:45 am - age 0-36 months
Make music part of everyday life from the start with this multi-sensory class! Your child tastes the joy of music and movement within the circle of your loving arms. You'll build up a fun collection of songs, with activites for sensory and social stimulation that you can enjoy together anywhere. Recordings are included for home use.
With instructor Cecilia Pinto, Early Childhood Specialist, Suzuki Faculty
Class size: minimum 3 child/caregiver pairs, maximum 6 child/caregiver pairs
Fee: $173 per 6-week session. Join for one or both!
Exploradores Musicales
Hablas español nativo o eres de familia de inmersión en español? Esta clase es para ti! Un excelente gran siguiente paso para los niños que han superado las clases de música para bebés.
Sábados, sesión de invierno, 6 semanas: 21/1/23 - 18/3/23 (sin clase 18/2, 25/2, 4/3)
Sábados, sesión de primavera, 6 semanas: 18/03/23 - 20/05/23 (sin clase 4/15, 4/22)
9:00 - 9:45 - 3-5 años
Despierte o profundice el amor por la música, reforzando el lenguaje, las habilidades motoras gruesas y finas y el desarrollo social/emocional. Explore instrumentos sencillos, rondas, rimas, juegos con los dedos, y canciones de la cultura hispana. Experimentar el compás, el ritmo, la armonía, el tempo y la dinámica, desarrollando un contexto y la confianza para el estudio de instrumentos actuales o futuros.
Instructora: Cecilia Pinto, Especialista en Primera Infancia e Facultad Suzuki
Tamaño de la clase: mínimo 4 niños y cuidadores, máximo 6 niños y cuidadores
Tarifa: $173 por sesión de 6 semanas. ¡Únete a uno o ambos!
(Para esta clase en inglés, consulte "Exploradores musicales")
Musical Explorers
A great next step for children who've outgrown toddler music classes
Saturdays, winter session, 6 weeks: 1/21/23 - 3/18/23 (no class 2/18, 2/25, 3/4)
Saturdays, spring session, 6 weeks: 3/18/23 - 5/20/23 (no class 4/15, 4/22)
11:00 - 11:45 am - age 0-36 months
Awaken or deepen a love of music, strengthening language, gross and fine motor skills, and social/emotional development. Explore simple instruments, rounds, rhythm, harmony, tempo, dynamics, developing context and confidence for current or future instrument study. (For this class in Spanish, see Exploradores Musicales)
With instructor Cecilia Pinto, Early Childhood Specialist, Suzuki Faculty
Class size: minimum 4 student/caregiver pairs, maximum 6 student/caregiver pairs
Fee: $173 per 6-week session. Join for one or both!
(For this class in Spanish, see "Exploradores Musicales")
Instrument Explorers
For young children who are not quite ready for instrument lessons
Wednesdays, winter session, 8 weeks: 1/1/23 - 3/15/23 (no class 2/22, 3/1)
Wednesdays, spring session, 8 weeks: 3/29/23 - 5/24/23 (no class 4/19)
1:00 - 1:45 am - age 3.5-5
Not sure which instrument is right for your child? Explore piano, violin, viola, cello, flute and guitar with hands-on games, singing and listening exercises. We will also learn about Suzuki music education for young children. Class is the perfect interim step between baby/toddler music classes and group or private instrument lessons!
With instructor Cecilia Pinto, Early Childhood Specialist, Suzuki Faculty
Class size: minimum 4 student/caregiver pairs, maximum 6 student/caregiver pairs
Fee: $230 for 8 weeks session. Class repeats in spring session.
Small Group Intro to Flute (new!)
A fun intro to flute for young children
Saturdays, winter/spring semester, 15 weeks: 9/24/22 - 2/4/23 (no class 10/8, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 1/14)
12:30 - 1:15 - age 5-7 with a caregiver
Think your child is too young to learn flute? Think again! In our upbeat class, your child will get a great start on flute through creative, playful activities including games, movement and song. Brain plasticity for music and language is at a peak, and our child-friendly beginner flute makes it easy for young kids to start developing flute skills. Don't miss this prime age to start an instrument!
Our professional instructor uses a developmentally appropriate approach, and works with children and parents together. No prior musical experience is needed for either, and there's plenty of individual attention in this small class. You will learn how to support your child’s learning at home, and your child will love playing for you! Class fee includes a Nuvo silicone beginner flute, plus book and CD for each child, all provided at first lesson and yours to keep.
We care about your health and follow all state and local health directives.
With instructor Ann Carroll Bundy, Flute faculty
Class size: minimum 3 student/caregiver pairs, maximum 5 student/caregiver pairs
Fee: $455 per semester including “Toot” beginner flute, book and CD that are all yours to keep.
Small Group Intro to Piano
A fun intro to the piano keyboard in a group setting
Mondays, winter/spring semester, 15 weeks: 1/30/23 - 5/22/23 (no class 2/20, 4/17)
5:05 - 5:50 - age 6-7
Want your child to try out the keyboard and learn basic playing and reaching skills, but not quite ready to commit to private lessons? Kids get a great start on piano skills in this fun, relaxed class designed to engage and inspire! Students will learn to play both by ear and by reading music, and to compose their own pieces.
Includes a comprehensive materials pack with books, CDs, and games. Don't have a keyboard? We'll lend you a table top one to get started for a returnable deposit, and can advise on purchase.
With instructor Mia Tsai, Piano faculty
Class size: minimum 3 students, maximum 6 students
Fee: $455 per semester including 2 books, 2 CDs, games packet and more
Small Group Intro to Violin
A gentle introduction to a beautiful instrument
Tuesdays, winter/spring semester, 15 weeks:1/31/23 - 5/23/23 (no class 2/21, 4/18)
5:05 - 5:50 - age 4-6 with a caregiver
Think your child is too young to learn violin? Think again! In our upbeat class, students get a great start on violin through creative, playful activities including games, movement and song. Brain plasticity for music and language is at a peak, and supple young bodies adapt easily to violin - don't miss this prime age to start violin!
Our professional instructor uses a developmentally appropriate approach and works with children and parents together. No prior musical experience is needed for either, and there's plenty of individual attention in this small class. You will learn how to support your child’s learning at home, and your child will love playing for you! Correct size violin for your child provided for class and home use, plus book and CD to keep.
With instructor Sally Martin, Violin/viola faculty
Class size: minimum 3 student/caregiver pairs, maximum 5 student/caregiver pairs
Fee: $455 per semester including violin rental for duration of class, plus book and CD to keep
Sing, Move and Act! (new!)
Take your performance to another level!
Saturdays, spring session, 8 weeks: 3/4/23 - 5/13/23 (no class 4/8, 4/15, 4/22)
2:00 - 3:30 - age 10 and up
Looking to grow your performance skills? Students will work on vocal warm-ups, harmonizing, singing techniques, being able to sing while they move, and so much more. We will be covering musical theater, pop, rock, and much more. At the end of the session we will put on a mini show to showcase what we learned.
With instructor Nina Kasper, Voice Faculty and vocal coach for Angelina Greene, "America's Got Talent" Golden Buzzer Winner
Class size: minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students
Fee: $275 per semester
Registration for all these classes is at the Wayland Recreation website (but you do NOT need to be a Wayland resident to sign up - they are open to all). Please go to their site, select "Winter Pre-School" or "Winter Youth Arts & Science", and scroll down the alphabetical list to find your class title as above.