Hugs 'n Harmony

Hugs 'n Harmony is back at the Rocky River Recreation Center!

Children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers are welcome! You do not have to be a resident of Rocky River to participate.

This class builds musical experiences around a weekly story and an animal. Each week caregivers will learn techniques and receive handouts to encourage the love of music at home.

The class will be held Wednesdays Nov. 16-Dec. 14 from 10:30-11:00 AM (no class Nov. 23). $58-member/$62-resident/$66-non-resident.

Call 440-895-2599 to register today!

*Please register by November 10.

Music Together® at MTEC

MTEC will be offering Music Together^® this fall at the office, starting September 27th. It is not too late to register for this class!

We are offering a FREE sample class at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM this Thursday, so come give it a try!

~Please call ahead to register~



What is Music Together?

• Music Together is "an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, first and second graders, and the adults who love them." (http://www.musictogether.com/)
  



• In other words, it takes a village . . . to make music! This class is for the grown-ups, just as much as it is for the kids. Be prepared to sing, dance and be silly to the music! You are your child's best musical model.
  



• The curriculum is research-based and developmentally appropriate, not to mention fun! Each participating family receives two CDs (one for home and one for the car) and a songbook. The CDs include the music that will be used in class for the 10 week session.

How is this different than music therapy?

• Music Together is a developmental music program. In order to meet musical milestones (check out the poster in our lobby), Music Together immerses the child in a musically rich environment and encourages them to participate in music learning through music experiences.
  



• While other skill areas may be enriched due to participation in Music Together, the program is designed to increase musical skills and behavior.
  



• Music therapy is "an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals." (http://www.musictherapy.org/)
  

Interested in learning more?

• Come check out the FREE demo classes Thursday, September 15 at 11:00 AM and also 2:30 PM! Children ages infants-4 years and their caregivers are welcome.



• Take a look at the Music Together website.