arly Childhood Music
arly Childhood Music
The Washington Conservatory of Music is pleased to offer the following classes at our Glen Echo Park location. Please call 301.320.2770 for more information.
Bright ‘n’ Early Babies (Ages 0-2) | register now
Class 1: W, Mar 7- May 16, 10-10:45 am, no class Apr 4
Class 2: F, Mar 9 – May 18, 10-10:45 am, no class Apr 6
Teacher: Beth Rubens
For baby and caregiver. Gentle movements, bounces, wiggles, tickles. Small hand percussion instruments. Lullabies, nursery rhymes, stories, individual attention. Personal bonding time with baby. A fun foundation for future music-making and enjoying. For twice-weekly experience, enroll in both Wed and Fri sessions. Questions? 301-320-2770. 10 sessions. $217
Morning Music Mix (ages 1-3) | register now
Class: Sat, Mar 24 – Jun 9, 10-10:45 am, no class Apr 7, May 26
Teacher: Meghan O'Connell
Your child will enjoy singing and moving to everything from pop, rock, and Broadway tunes to classical, jazz, and nursery rhymes. We’re happy to talk with you about your child’s musical needs: 301-320-2770. 10 sessions. $217
Magical Music Go ‘Round (ages 18 mo. to 2 yr.) | register now
Class 1: M, Mar 19-Jun 4, 10-10:45 am, no class Apr 2, May 28
Class 2: Th, Mar 22-May 31, 10-10:45 am, no class Apr 5
Teacher: Maribeth Gowen
For child and caregiver. Tap into the child’s magical sense of wonder through activities like moving, clapping, tapping, and singing. Enjoy music styles such as jazz, classical, nursery rhyme, folk, and country. For twice-weekly experience, enroll in both Monday and Thursday sections. Questions? 301-320-2770.
10 sessions. $217
Jazzy Tots (ages 18 mo. to 3 yr.) | register now
Class: Tu, Mar 6-May 15, 10-10:45 am, no class Apr 3
Teacher: Beth Rubens
From Ella Fitzgerald to Cab Calloway, jazz music is great for listening, moving, clapping, dancing, and singing. Serious music education in a very unserious setting! Ages 18 months to 3 years. Caregivers may “get in the groove” or sit back and enjoy. Questions? 301-320-2770. 10 sessions. $217
Broadway Tots (ages 18 mo. to 4 yr.) | register now
Class: Sat, Mar 24-Jun 9, 11-11:45 am, no class Apr 7, May 26
Teacher: Meghan O’Connell
It’s showtime for caregiver and child! Sing, clap, dance, and play to the soundtrack of Broadway’s best. Class combines favorite show-tunes, movie music, and pop with traditional children’s favorites for a class full of learning, fun, and razzle dazzle from Gershwin to Glee. Questions? 301-320-2770. 10 sessions. $217
Magical Music Go ‘Round (ages 2-3) | register now
Class 1: M, Mar 19-Jun 4, 11-11:45 am, no class Apr 2, May 28
Class 2: Th, Mar 22-May 31, 11-11:45 am, no class Apr 5
Teacher: Maribeth Gowen
For child and caregiver. Tap into the child’s magical sense of wonder. Explore a medley of music, from Beethoven’s Fifth to the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine, through singing, moving, and playing instruments that build beginning musical steps of singing, rhythm, pitch, tempo awareness. For twice-weekly experience, enroll in both Monday and Thursday sections. Questions? 301-320-2770. 10 sessions. $217
Jive N’ Joy (ages 2-3) | register now
Class 1: W, Mar 7-May 16, 11-11:45 am, no class Apr 4
Class 2: F, Mar 9-May 18, 11-11:45 am, no class Apr 6
Teacher: Beth Rubens
For child and caregiver. Play, move, wriggle, dance, and find the joy in music-making. Active involvement using song, instruments, props. Builds gross and fine motor skills; strengthens rhythm, pitch awareness. Creative, playful. For twice-weekly experience, enroll in both Wednesday and Friday sessions. Questions? 301-320-2770. 10 sessions. $217
Singin’ ‘n’ Swayin’ (ages 3-5) | register now
Class: Tu, Mar 6- May 15, 11-11:45 am, no class Apr 3
Teacher: Beth Rubens
These are the years when children find their singing voice and internal rhythm. Sing and dance to world, folk, jazz, classical, and traditional music selections! Use of hand percussion instruments, games, stories. Caregiver can participate or sit back and enjoy. Questions? 301-320-2770. 10 sessions. $217
Music for Fours and Fives (ages 4-5) | register now
Class: M, Mar 19-Jun 4, 4:45-5:30 pm, no class Apr 2, May 28
Teacher: Marcia Perez
Explore rhythm, melody, and pitch through playing Orff and rhythm instruments, singing, and movement. Based on Montessori music curriculum. Use of bells and tone bars. Optional supplemental materials. Questions? 301-320-2770. 10 sessions. $217
Sunshine Music Time (Ages 0-5) | register now
Class 1: Tu, Jun 19-Jul 24, 10-10:45 am
Class 2: Tu, Jun 19-Jul 24, 11-11:45 am
Class 3: Th, Jun 21-Jul 26, 10-10:45 am
Class 4: Th, Jun 21-Jul 26, 11-11:45 am
Teacher: Washington Conservatory
Summertime is a great time to share music. Fun for child and caregiver. Dance, clap, sing, and march to music ranging from folk to pop to classics. Great for siblings. Fun introduction to the world of music. For a twice-weekly experience, enroll in both Tuesday and Thursday sections.
Questions: 301-320-2770. 6 sessions. $130
