Why Your Child Needs Rituals & Routines
By Kathy Morrison, Director Routine. Ritual. Often the words are used interchangeably, but they have slightly different nuances. Routines are every day. More commonplace. Things we do at the same time in the same way. Rituals are special and meaningful, memory builders, if you will. They have purpose and are carried out with intentionality. Your ...
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A Happy & Healthy Classroom
The safety of our beloved Kindermusik families and amazing teachers is our biggest priority. As a team, we collaborate regularly to address new ideas and or any concerns related to both the physical and emotional safety in our classrooms.
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Kindermusik ‘Scaffolding’ with Babies
Parenting Tip: ‘Observe, Copy, and Vary” musical play with baby! Why? This concept allows your child to lead her own exploration of instruments and movement. She develops independence, as she discovers all the different things that can be done with the shakers & zigzag blocks. As you label, describe, and copy your child’s movements, your acknowledgement …
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Winter Ensemble Concert 2020
This November we celebrated our Music Artistry students at our Fall Recital!
I was blown away by how much our students have progressed. They are blossoming into confident and competent young performers. I couldn’t be prouder of them.
A huge thanks must go to my team! You bring such care and attention to your work with our students and I am so grateful for all you do for Kathy’s Music!
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How Resonator Bars Prepare for the Kindermusik Orchestra
Resonator Bars are considered a long-time favorite in Kindermusik Classrooms. These beautiful chime sounding bars are pitched to notes on the staff providing melodic sounds for our young students to explore. As your student progresses through the Kindermusik curricula, you’ll begin to see how we use these instruments to prepare your child for the Kindermusik …
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Glockenspiel Day in Kindermusik Level 4
Kindermusik Level 4 students received their glockenspiels and joined our Kindermusik orchestra!
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Music & Media Day 2020
Learn how to use technology to make music, compose music, and master musical skills. Enroll now for our session on January 25th in McMurray.
2:00 pm Create Your Music Your Way with Finale Notepad (ages 10-15) with John Caughman
You will feel empowered as you learn your way around Finale Notepad, a free music notation software. Discover different functions through direction and in-person practice. Students are asked to bring a laptop if available. Don’t worry – we’ll have a few set up for students to share as well…
Important 2020 Dates
Happy New Year from all of us at Kathy’s Music! We wish you a wonderful 2020 filled with magical, musical moments for your whole family.
You have more opportunities to make and share music in 2020 than ever before, Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.
January – Connect in the New Year!
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Fall Recital 2019
This November we celebrated our Music Artistry students at our Fall Recital!
I was blown away by how much our students have progressed. They are blossoming into confident and competent young performers. I couldn’t be prouder of them.
A huge thanks must go to my team! You bring such care and attention to your work with our students and I am so grateful for all you do for Kathy’s Music!
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Kathy’s Music Holiday Gift Guide
As a music school, we love the idea of giving experiences as gifts!
Here in Pittsburgh there are so many ways to take advantage of that. For example:
Purchase a membership for one of the museums
Gift a membership for the zoo
A Gift certificate for the CLO or Symphony and your students can select the show they wish to see
Give instruments so you can make music at home
Create a personalized bundle with Kathy’s music for instrument or voice lessons for your child.