Music Together® Classes

Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program offering 45 minutes of pure musical fun for you and your child each week. Accredited teaching artists introduce children to the pleasures of making music in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting. You’ll receive CDs and songbooks tied to each session’s unique experiences for use at home. The national program’s e-newsletter, web resources, and online store provide additional support for enriching your child’s and your family’s musical growth and enjoyment.

Music Together®

Each 2021-2022 session focuses on a different song collection:

  • 10-week fall session September 7 – November 12; Fiddle and Alligator collections
  • 3-week interim session – November 29 – December 17; Holiday Hits
  • 10-week winter session January 10 – March 18; Drum and Tree Frog collections
  • 10-week spring session April 5 – June 11; Tambourine and Toucan collections
  • 6-week summer sessions June 14 – July 30
    • Registration for the fall session opens in August!

Music Together® art & logo design © 1992-2021 Music Together LLC. Music Together is a registered trademark. Crescendo Academy’s Music Together® is licensed by Music Together LLC. For more locations: https://www.musictogether.com/– (800) 728-2692.

Mixed Age Classes
Rhythm Kids
Music Together Babies
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Mixed Age Classes

Instructors: Melissa Ludwa, Annie Dastoli, Angie Biehl

Music Together® Mixed Age classes are for children from birth through age 5 and their parent(s) or caregiver. The Music Together® award-winning curriculum is used in a playful, developmentally appropriate environment that utilizes singing, moving, playing instruments, and making music in a fun 45-minute class. This type of music-making is shown to enhance higher-order thinking skills in our children, supporting all learning and providing an opportunity for children to attain basic music competence before learning an instrument.

Please read the following Covid-19 protocols carefully. If none of our in-person options are appropriate for your family, we invite you to consider online learning options.
**For in-person, indoor classes:  We request that only VACCINATED adults bring a child to class. All children ages 0-5 who are attending must be registered for the class. All children ages 3 and up must wear a mask for class. All participating adults must wear a mask.
For in-person, outdoor classes: Participants will be asked to maintain a distance of 4 to 6 feet apart during class. Masks/vaccines will not be required for outdoor classes. In case of inclement weather, classes will be held online via Zoom.
If you are not vaccinated or do not wish to share your vaccination status, please choose an outdoor class or an online class option. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND OUR POLICIES AT A LATER DATE IF CDC OR STATE GUIDELINES REQUIRE IT.

Mixed Age classes are held at Crescendo Academy of Music, Winchell Third Christian Reformed Church (2400 Winchell Ave.), and the big red barn at 1700 N 5th Street, Kalamazoo.

Class Session:

In the Drum Song Collection, you’ll learn twenty-five beloved Music Together songs and activities you can recreate at home. Your little ones will love jumping and hiding in “John the Rabbit” and “Sneak and Peek.” You’ll all be mesmerized by the beautiful lullaby, “Arroró, mi niño” and enjoy the catchy rhythms of “Jim Jam Drummer.” In addition to ten weekly classes, tuition includes audio recordings to play at home and on the go, a colorfully illustrated family songbook, and resources with bonus music-making ideas to try at home.

Class Days and Times:

Music Together Mixed Ages Online

Wed: 5:00 pm – Online, Melissa Ludwa

Music Together Mixed Ages Outdoors

Mon: 10:30 am – Third Christian Reformed Church, Melissa Ludwa–wait list only

Music Together Mixed Ages Indoors (vaccination and mask required)

Mon: 5:30 pm – Crescendo Academy of Music, Angie Biehl–wait list only
Fri: 10:30 am – Red Barn, 1700 N 5th Street, Melissa Ludwa
Fri: 12:00 pm – Red Barn, 1700 N 5th Street, Melissa Ludwa

 

Class Fees:

Music Together® class fees are due by the first day of each session. The fee for the 10-week session Mixed Ages class is $185.00 for the first student, $115.00 for the second student; one sibling under 12 months old is free with paid tuition. The fee for the 6-class summer session Mixed Ages class is $125.00 for the first student, $75.00 for the second student; one sibling under 12 months old is free with paid tuition. You may pay by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express for your convenience. Credit card payments can be accepted by phone or in person at Crescendo during regular office hours of 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday or at our Square store.

Missed Music Together® classes can be made up ONLINE ONLY if space is available; arrangements to make up a missed class can be made with the class instructor.

Music Together® Rhythm Kids
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Rhythm Kids

Instructors: Melissa Ludwa

Rhythm Kids classes are for ages 4-7 and a caregiver. In each 45-minute class, students learn to compose, choreograph, and conduct as they play—and play with!—a variety of musical instruments: West African djembe drums, percussion instruments, and, the most important instruments of all, their voices and their bodies. As your big kid learns to think and create like a musician, they’ll also build musical connections to the global community.

Please read the following Covid-19 protocols carefully. If none of our in-person options are appropriate for your family, we invite you to consider online learning options.
**For in-person, indoor classes:  We request that only VACCINATED adults bring a child to class. All children ages 0-5 who are attending must be registered for the class. All children ages 3 and up must wear a mask for class. All participating adults must wear a mask.
If you are not vaccinated or do not wish to share your vaccination status, please choose an online class option. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND OUR POLICIES AT A LATER DATE IF CDC OR STATE GUIDELINES REQUIRE IT.

Class Session:

This semester, your child will learn to drum, sing, move to new rhythms, work in ensembles, conduct, improvise, and play dynamic music games! The Tree Frog Collection contains energetic triple-meter rhythms inspired by Japanese Taiko drumming. We’ll explore these patterns in “Suzume Odori” (Sparrow Dance), as we adapt the intricate steps danced in festivals throughout Japan. “Canta Coquí” (Singing Frog) has two distinct song phrases that evoke the abundant Puerto Rican tree frogs singing and hopping everywhere! We’ll celebrate the beautiful rivers and mountains of Japan in “Tree Frog Song,” while learning a delightful Japanese hand-clapping game. And “Tree Frog Night” will give us a chance to experience a night in the life of a tree frog! All 22 song selections have been chosen and arranged specifically to support your child’s music development.

Important note: There will be djembe drums for use in class. It is encouraged, but not required, that your child have a djembe drum to use. If you need an appropriate drum, we will have a high-quality djembe drum for purchase, or you may make your own arrangements for a drum.

Class Days and Times:

Classes on hold until Spring 2022 session

Class Fees:

Music Together® class fees are due by the first day of each session. The fee for the 10-class session of Rhythm Kids is $185 for the first student, $115 for a sibling. You may pay by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express for your convenience. Credit card payments can be accepted by phone or in person at Crescendo during regular office hours of 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday or at our Square store.

Missed Music Together® classes can be made up if space is available; arrangements to make up a missed class can be made with the class instructor.

Music Together® Babies
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Music Together Babies

Instructor: Melissa Ludwa

Babies love music and are primed to be music-makers from an early age. 

Babies love music. This will come as no surprise to you if you’ve ever soothed your newborn to sleep with a lullaby or bounced him to the beat of your favorite song. But did you know your son or daughter is also a natural music–maker? It’s true: We are each born equipped to respond to music from a remarkably early age; there is a lot you can do to nurture your new little musician. Making music together from the very beginning will lead to a lifetime of shared musical enjoyment. The Music Together® Babies Class will start you on the path to becoming a musical family. Specifically designed for infants eight months and younger, this 10-week introduction to Music Together allows babies to embrace, enjoy, and express their inborn musicality.

Class Session:

Please read the following Covid-19 protocols carefully. If none of our in-person options are appropriate for your family, we invite you to consider online learning options.
**For in-person, indoor classes:  We request that only VACCINATED adults bring a child to class. All children ages 0-5 who are attending must be registered for the class. All children ages 3 and up must wear a mask for class. All participating adults must wear a mask.
If you are not vaccinated or do not wish to share your vaccination status, please choose an outdoor class or an online class option. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND OUR POLICIES AT A LATER DATE IF CDC OR STATE GUIDELINES REQUIRE IT.

Class Days and Times:

Classes on hold until Spring 2022 session

Class Fees:

Music Together® class fees are due by the first day of each session. The fee for the 10-week session Babies class is $185.00 for the first student; one sibling under 12 months old is free with paid tuition. The fee for the 6-week summer session class is $125.00 for the first student; one sibling under 12 months old is free with paid tuition. For your convenience, you may pay by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. Credit card payments can be accepted by phone or in person at Crescendo during regular office hours of 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, or at our Square store.

Missed Music Together® classes can be made up ONLINE ONLY if space is available; arrangements to make up a missed class can be made with the class instructor.

Resources

Crescendo will be closed during the Kalamazoo Public Schools winter (Christmas) and spring breaks. Morning Music Together® classes will be cancelled when area public schools close for snow days. If it becomes necessary for Crescendo to close, the closing will be announced via our voice mail system (269-345-6664), website, and Facebook pages.

Music Together® class fees are due by the first day of each session. The fee for the 10-week session class is $185.00 for the first student, $115.00 for the second student; under 12 months old is free with paid tuition. The fee for the 10-week summer session Mixed Ages class is $125.00 for the first student, $75.00 for the second student; under 12 months old is free with paid tuition. For your convenience, you may pay by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express. Credit card payments can be accepted by phone or in person at Crescendo during regular office hours of 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, or at our Square store.

 

Missed Music Together® classes can be made up if space is available; arrangements to make up a missed class can be made with the class instructor.