CMC and kids music classes for infants to 12-year-olds
Our philosophy of music education holds that musicianship and a love for music start young and can be of great developmental impact for children. According to current scientific research, children who participate in musical activities enjoy cognitive, social, communication, and somatic benefits. Over the past couple of years, CMC has continued to grow its program of kids classes to offer children a fun environment to discover music while supporting these developmental impacts. No experience is necessary!
For infants to seven-year-olds: Musical bonding, interaction, and exploration
These three classes offer an introduction to singing, rhythmic activities and musical play.
Family Music and CMC Chiquitos are for infants to three-year-olds and provide unique “musical bonding” experiences for the child and caregiver. They play music together – for example, where adults sing and move with the children. CMC Chiquitos also includes a bilingual component where children learn Spanish words and phrases in tandem with learning musical activities and rhythms. Music has been shown to be a great support for kids in learning a new language. Music classes for children under three that include interactive musical activities have been found to help with communication and social development.
Music for Children is for ages four to seven. The class supports the development of musicianship through rhythm games, songs, creative movement, and the use of Orff instruments. Children are introduced to symphonic instruments and experiment with the way sounds are produced. In a casual and playful environment, children are introduced to the foundations of music.
For eight to 12-year-olds: Musical skills, cooperation, and listening
Group classes for this age range focus on developing rhythmic and melodic skills on a specific instruments in a fun group environment.
Children’s Chorus helps kids to explore and develop their voices through choral singing. Young singers learn how to blend with a group while learning ear training, sight singing, and performance skills. This class emphasizes cooperation, teamwork, and fun.
Group Guitar for Kids introduces children to guitar in a social environment. Kids learn to play in rhythm and internalize melody and song. Young guitar players learn songs from folk, rock, popular, and world music genres.
Percussion for Kids teaches kids about music with songs and rhythms. Children play Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and learn about dynamics, sound quality, rhythm, following a conductor, and listening to one another.
Class information
CMC Chiquitos
Ages: Infant to three-years-old
Locations, Days and Times:
Mission District Branch, Thursdays, 11:00–11:45am
Instructor: Susan Peña
Tuition: $288 per quarter (12 weeks)
Ask us about our referral discount!
Family Music
Ages: Infant to three-years-old
Location, Days and Times:
Mission District Branch, Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15am Mission District Branch class not being offered in Fall Quarter
Richmond District Branch, Mondays, 10:30–11:15am
Instructor: Diane Aurelius
Tuition: $288 per quarter (12 weeks)
Ask us about our referral discount!
Music for Children
Locations, Days and Times:
Mission District Branch, Wednesdays
3:45-4:30pm for ages four and five
4:30-5:15pm for ages four and five
5:30-6:15pm for ages six and seven
6:30-7:15pm for ages six and seven
Richmond District Branch, Saturdays
9:30am–10:15am for ages four to seven
Children’s Chorus
Ages: Eight to 12-year-olds
Location, Days and Times: Mission District Branch, Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
Instructors: Beth Wilmurt, Director; John Kyrk, Accompanist.
Tuition: None. $45 annual registration fee.
Group Guitar for Kids
Ages: Eight to 12-year-olds
Locations, Days and Times:
Mission District Branch. Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Erik Pearson
Tuition: $288 per quarter (12 weeks)
Percussion for Kids
Ages: Eight to 12-year-olds
Location, Days and Times:
Mission District Branch
Mondays 5:15 – 6:15pm
Instructors: Omar Ledezma Jr. with guest artists
Tuition: $288 per quarter (12 weeks)