PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH MISS JOANN “FALL 2007 SEMESTER”

Joann Cordell/ Certified Instructor, BS Ed.
Bachelor of Music Vocal performance
MA Developmental Reading
Over 20 years teaching experience with young children
Former Associate Director of Appalachian Children’s Chorus,
WomanSong, and current Director of ChildSong, DanceSong, GirlSong

• Please use one application per child

• Please read carefully, and return applications and checks (made out to womanSong) to womanSong Chorale, PO Box 11666, Charleston, WV 25339

• RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ASSURE A SPACE IN THE CLASSES.

• All classes will be held in our music studio located in the South Charleston Enrichment Center 261 Staunton Ave/ So. Charleston, WV

• Classes begin September 4th, and 5th respectively

VILLAGE “DO SI DO” for parents and babies (birth through 17 months of age). Class size is 8 adult/child pairs. The class will meet once a week for 8 consecutive weeks beginning Sept. 4th or Sept. 5th. Parents and babies will have many musical experiences together including learning songs, dances, infant massage, some sign language, playing musical games with simple instruments and household objects. This is a wonderful way to enhance bonding with your baby while getting to know other parents with babies. It is lots of fun and helps your baby to develop language, rhythm, coordination, and emotional well being.
Cost of materials required (activity book, journal, CD) is $35. Tuition is $30 for the 8 week class.
Two class offerings from which to choose:
Tuesdays 9:30-10:15
Wednesdays 9:30-10:15

MUSIKGARTEN “CLAP WITH ME” for parents and toddlers (18 months to 36 months). Class size is 12 adult/child pairs. The class will meet once a week for 12 consecutive weeks starting September 4th and September 5th respectively. Parents and toddlers will learn many fun musical games, songs, chants, finger-plays, and play a variety of simple instruments. The children will enhance their language comprehension, eye-hand coordination, gross and fine motor skills, and ability to play in a group situation. Materials are optional ($35). Cost of tuition is $50 for 12 week semester.
Four Class Offerings from which to choose:
Tuesdays 10:30-11:00
Tuesdays 11:15-11:45
Wednesdays 10:30-11:00
Wednesdays 11:15-11:45

MUSIKGARTEN “CYCLE OF SEASONS FALL” for three and four year-olds. Class size is limited to 12 and must have a minimum of 10 children. The class will meet once a week for 30 minutes for 6 consecutive weeks starting Sept. 4th and Sept. 5th. Parents may observe the class, but are not usually active participants. These young preschoolers will learn a variety of fun, action-packed songs that help them to build a sense of rhythm, melody, pitch accuracy, and the readiness for learning music concepts presented in KinderSong and ChildSong. Songs and learning activities are seasonal and help to develop learning concepts relating to the seasons.
Cost of the (optional) home materials is $35. Tuition is $35 for each 6-week session.
Two class offerings from which to choose:
Tuesdays 12:30-1:00
Wednesdays 12:30-1:00

KINDERSONG for Kindergarten children and Pre-K aged 5 children. Class size is limited to 15 and must have a minimum of 10. The class will meet once a week for 45 minutes for 12 consecutive weeks starting Sept. 5. This is a program developed by Joann Cordell as an introduction to reading musical notes and rhythm notation for young children through the art of singing. Children will learn many fun songs and musical games. They will have experiences on rhythm instruments (drums, tambourines, ETC). Songs and learning activities are seasonal. Cost of tuition is $100 for the semester.
Once class offering:
Wednesdays 4:00-4:45

Do you have a child in First or Second grade? Check out ChildSong program that teaches young children to read music rhythms and notes while learning a variety of songs. This is a terrific way for your child to gain readiness for singing in church choirs or playing an instrument.

Do you have a child in Third, Fourth, or Fifth grade?
Check out our DanceSong Program that incorporates elements of choreography with singing. Children learn advanced music theory and two-part harmony. Limit 18 children