Early Childhood Classes - Winter/Spring 2013
In an age-appropriate, supportive and enjoyable environment the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music offers early childhood music classes for ages 4 months-5 years old. Your child will have fun learning basic musical concepts through singing, listening, playing rhythm instruments and moving to music. Children will also develop motor and sequencing skills in addition to learning how to take turns, share and concentrate as he/she acquires an appreciation for music. Our curriculum and weekly lessons are written specifically for your child’s age group. Concepts such as high/low, fast/slow, soft/loud, start/stop, and keeping a steady beat are appropriately introduced for each age, are sequential in development and reinforced throughout the course of study. Each age group has its own curriculum and lesson plans to promote your child’s continued interest and musical progress. A parent or caregiver attends with their child and joins in the fun as a role model.
If you don’t see an age specific class that accommodates your schedule, try one of our Families classes. Perfect for ages 4 months through 5 years!
This video from the Journal Sentinel provides a quick and fun view of some of the things children learn in our early childhood classes.
For information on how music education benefits young minds, please see our Educational Resources & Information links.
Register online for any of our Early Childhood activities! Go to our Online Registration page for more information.
As a reminder to parents/caregivers: Only registered students are allowed in our early childhood classes. Please make arrangements for siblings or join one of our Families classes.
Click on class links below to find specific class information or scroll down on page for detailed class information.
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Conservatory Babies | 12 Weeks | $99
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Ages 4-11 months
Learn new concepts and songs each semester! Research indicates that providing a rich variety of experiences during the first year of life promotes strong brain development. Our Conservatory Babies class will give your baby a unique musical experience as he/she learns songs, rhymes, finger plays, bounces, wiggles, and lullabies that you can recreate at home. Together we can help lay the foundation for your child to enjoy a life-long love of music. Baby must be 4 months old by February 23, 2013.
Audubon Court • Tuesdays 11:45am-12:20pm
4839 • Starts 2/19/13 (no class 4/2)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
Prospect • Thursdays 11:30am-12:05pm
4840 • Starts 2/14/13 (no class 4/4)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Wilson Center • Fridays 11:30am-12:05pm
4841 • Starts 2/15/13 (no class 3/29)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Audubon Court • Saturdays 11:30am-12:05pm
4842 • Starts 2/16/13 (no class 3/30)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
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Conservatory Tots | 12 Weeks | $99
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Ages 1 or 2 years
Learn new concepts and songs each semester! In a class designed specifically for this age group, your child will develop motor skills and an aural awareness as he/she participates in singing, learning rhymes and finger plays, creative movement, listening, instrument exploration, and playing percussion instruments. Conservatory Tots will help parents learn about music development in toddlers in addition to providing a fun bonding time with their child.
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| Tots 1 | 12 Weeks | $99 |
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Age 12-23 months. Child must be 12 months old by February 23, 2013.
Prospect • Tuesdays 9:00-9:35am --->FULL!
4848 • Starts 2/12/13 (no class 4/2)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Audubon Court • Tuesdays 9:15-9:50am
4845 • Starts 2/19/13 (no class 4/2)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
Prospect • Tuesdays 10:30-11:05am
4849 • Starts 2/12/13 (no class 4/2)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Prospect • Wednesdays 9:45-10:20am
4850 • Starts 2/13/13 (no class 4/3)
Instructor: Julio Pabon
Prospect • Wednesdays 10:30-11:05am
4851 • Starts 2/13/13 (no class 4/3)
Instructor: Julio Pabon
Prospect • Thursdays 9:00-9:35am
4847 • Starts 2/14/13 (no class 4/4)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Wilson Center • Fridays 9:45-10:20am
4852 • Starts 2/15/13 (no class 3/29)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Audubon Court • Saturdays 9:00-9:35am
4844 • Starts 2/16/13 (no class 3/30)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
Prospect • Saturdays 10:45-11:20am --->FULL!
4846 • Starts 2/16/13 (no class 3/30)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
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Tots 2 | 12 Weeks | $99
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Age 24-35 months. Child must be 24 months old by February 23, 2013. Tots 2 uses an extended curriculum from Tots 1.
Prospect • Tuesdays 9:45-10:20am --->FULL!
4858 • Starts 2/12/13 (no class 4/2)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Audubon Court • Tuesdays 10:00-10:35am
4855 • Starts 2/19/13 (no class 4/2)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
Prospect • Wednesdays 9:00-9:35am
4859 • Starts 2/13/13 (no class 4/3)
Instructor: Julio Pabon
Prospect • Wednesdays 11:15-11:50am
4860 • Starts 2/13/13 (no class 4/3)
Instructor: Julio Pabon
Prospect • Thursdays 9:45-10:20am --->FULL!
4857 • Starts 2/14/13 (no class 4/4)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Wilson Center • Fridays 9:00-9:35am
4861 • Starts 2/15/13 (no class 3/29)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Prospect • Saturdays 9:00-9:35am --->FULL!
4856 • Starts 2/16/13 (no class 3/30)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Audubon Court • Saturdays 10:45-11:20am
4854 • Starts 2/16/13 (no class 3/30)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
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Conservatory Kids | 12 Weeks | $149
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Ages 3-4 years. Child must be 3 years old by February 23, 2013.
Learn new concepts and songs each semester! Every child's development benefits from early exposure to the arts. Our integrated approach allows your child to experience and learn basic musical concepts and develop tonal and rhythmic skills through music, literature and art. Each child is encouraged to participate at his/her own level in singing, movement, listening, and instrument exploration. Your child will enjoy and benefit from interaction with you as well as with children in the class.
Prospect • Tuesdays 1:00-1:50pm
4865 • Starts 2/12/13 (no class 4/2)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Prospect • Saturdays 9:45-10:35am
4863 • Starts 2/16/13 (no class 3/30)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Prospect • Saturdays 12:30-1:20pm
4864 • Starts 2/16/13 (no class 3/30)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
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Conservatory Families | 12 Weeks | 1st child $149; each additional child $85
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*no other discounts apply
Ages 4 months–5 years Children must be 4 months old by February 23, 2013.
Learn new concepts and songs each semester! Designed to accommodate families with multiple children in a family-style learning setting, our Conservatory Families classes welcome children 4 months to 5 years old. Grouping children of a range of ages helps foster natural learning as the younger children enjoy watching and imitating the older ones and the older children learn by leading the younger ones. Activities are specially designed to offer early exposure to music as well as challenge the budding musician. This class is also open to families with one child.
Audubon Court • Tuesdays 10:45-11:35am
4868 • Starts 2/19/13 (no class 4/2)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
Prospect • Tuesdays 11:15am-12:05pm
4872 • Starts 2/12/13 (no class 4/4)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Prospect • Thursdays 10:30-11:20am
4871 • Starts 2/14/13 (no class 4/4)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Prospect • Thursdays 6:00-6:50pm
4870 • Starts 2/14/13 (no class 4/4)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Wilson Center • Fridays 10:30-11:20am
4873 • Starts 2/15/13 (no class 3/29)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Audubon Court • Saturdays 9:45-10:35am
4867 • Starts 2/16/13 (no class 3/30)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
Prospect • Saturdays 11:30-12:20pm
4869 • Starts 2/16/13 (no class 3/30)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Please note: There will be no early childhood classes the week of March 29-April 4, 2013.
As a reminder to parents/caregivers: Only registered students are allowed in our early childhood classes. Please make arrangements for siblings or join one of our Families classes.
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