Class Descriptions

Music Together of Davis offers three 10-week sessions each year (winter, spring and fall); a 6-week summer session may be offered some years.

WEEKLY 45-MINUTE CLASSES
Our weekly classes are 45 minutes in length. Drums and/or other instruments are available before class so everyone has a chance to play and get acclimated. We invite you to arrive up to 15 minutes before your scheduled start-time, so that you can begin class feeling relaxed; arriving early also may ease your child(ren)'s adjustment. If you are running late, consider singing our ritual "Hello Song" while on your way!

SMALL CLASS SIZE
Music Together® classes in Davis normally include a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 registered children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Exceptions may be made in unusual circumstances, and make-ups may result in more than 12 on a given day.

MIXED-AGE FORMAT
The essential Music Together class is composed of mixed ages, from birth through 4 years and 11 months, accompanied by their parents or caregivers. Early childhood educators see tremendous value in mixed-age learning environments. While older children learn from being in a leadership role, younger children benefit from watching and imitating their older classmates; and such experiences promote social skills and self-esteem. Furthermore, children of the same age are not necessarily at the same stage of musical development, and the curriculum is designed to teach many levels of complexity at once.

BABIES CLASS
Music Together offers two options for babies. Babies 8 months and younger by the first day of class are welcome to attend a mixed-age class (either registered on their own, or free with an older sibling). Alternatively they may attend a "Babies Class," which is a one-semester introduction to Music Together. While creating a supportive community, the "Babies Class" experience provides intimate, quality time for caregivers and infants; and families are introduced to developmentally appropriate music activities that may be re-created at home.

3's, 4's & 5's CLASS
Preschool- and kindergarten-aged children -- especially those with prior Music Together experience -- may be ready for a class with their peers, involving more independent singing, improvisation, and dramatic play. (Except for babies 8 months and younger, only children in the specified age range may attend this class.)

Mixed Ages

Newborn through 4 years and 11 months

3's, 4's & 5's

Children ages 3 - 5 (through 5 years and 11 months)

PJ's / Mixed Ages

Families are invited to wear pajamas to class, so children will be ready for bed!