Music is important
Children have a natural love for singing, chanting rhymes, moving and dancing, clapping and tapping etc. Even a young baby will instinctively respond to a soothing lullaby or a favourite musical toy. The child’s early fascination and love for music and movement can be channelled into a life-long enthusiasm through an involvement in an enjoyable and active music program!
Start when they are young
Children begin to learn at a very young age. The foundations for a successful lifetime are built during these younger years, and therefore the earlier children can be involved in music activities, the better. By beginning music education at a young age the child has more chance of being a good listener, performer and a creator.
The facts about music education
- Music is for everyone. All children can contribute to the experience regardless of age or ability.
- We believe all children have a right to learn music – it is no longer only for the musically gifted or elite. It is proven that all people benefit from music.
- Music can develop a person wholistically. Music helps to educate the whole individual intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, aesthetically and creatively.
- Music is an important because it can develop all areas of learning. It promotes language, develops musical concepts, listening skills, social and physical development, relaxation and enriches lives culturally.
- Music offers joy, beauty, connection and community.
- Music develops child’s confidence and self esteem.
- Our Music Program provides an integrated experience. Singing songs, playing games, and dancing, playing and making instruments and opportunities for creative input.
- The initial years of a child’s life are crucial to the development of musical skills.