PHILOSOPHY

Musikgarten's young children discover the joys of music through singing, moving. listening, and playing instruments. Family materials support the music educator to facilitate music making in the home.

  • Activities are developmentally appropriate.

  • Music provides a positive, happy, interactive experience for parent and child.

FACTS ABOUT CLASSES

Time and Place: Central Minnesota Music School on the Third Floor of St. Mary’s School, downtown St. Cloud. The street address is 823—1st  Street South. Please contact a teacher for day and time.

Parking: There is parking available in the lot between St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. Mary’s School. This lot is accessible from the alley on the 8th Avenue side of the building, between the Sawat Dee Thai restaurant and the Cathedral Mission Shop. Parking In this lot is free, but limited. Additional off-street parking is available in the public lot to the south of the building.

Dress: Wear comfortable, loose clothes. You and your child will be sitting on the floor as well as moving around the room.

Entering the Classroom: Arrive PROMPTLY! Please wait in the family waiting area until instructors ask you to escort your child to the circle area on the floor in the classroom where the Class will begin. You and your child may be seated to await class instructions.

Food and toys are not allowed during class time. Instructors will provide your child with instruments and other musical props.

 

SUGGESTIONS FOP KEEPING YOUR CHILD’S ATTENTION
FOCUSED ON THE GROUP ACTIVITIES:

As a parent, be sure to follow and participate as the teacher directs. Your child may only want to sit and observe in the beginning. This is perfectly acceptable. Your teacher will gently encourage your child to join in musical activities as lessons progress.

Talking during class: Parents are to remain focused and not visit with other parents during class.

Sibling/Visitor Policy: Siblings are allowed during class time but not encouraged. If it is an emergency for a sibling to attend, a reserved spot will be available in another part of the room.