Exploring and Discovering Music

Ages 4 – 5

Get ready to sing, dance, and explore! This lively class invites young children to experience the magic of music through playful games, movement, and hands-on instrument fun. Each week, we’ll dive into songs and musical adventures that help kids build their sense of rhythm, match pitches, and sharpen their listening — all while having a blast.

Here’s what your child can look forward to:

• Singing and pitch matching – solo singing and musical games that help kids build confidence and tune their ears.
• Rhythm and beats – fun ways to explore steady beats, tempos, and rhythmic patterns using movement and percussion.
• Instrument discovery – creative exploration and improvisation with Orff instruments (both pitched and unpitched) and a variety of other instruments and styles.
• Teamwork and tunes – group dancing, playing, and storytelling that foster social skills and cooperation.
• A growing songbook – kids will build a collection of simple songs and games to enjoy beyond class time.

Community Time: Each session includes 45 minutes of music fun, and 15 minutes of Community Time — a chance to chat with our expert teachers, ask questions, connect with other families, and let the kids enjoy some unstructured social time.

This is a drop-off class designed for kids ages 4–5 (as of July 2026). While grown-ups don’t join us in the classroom, we ask that caregivers stay nearby during class time. At the end of each session, families are invited in to share one final song or activity — a fun way to see what we’ve been working on and bring a little of the music home with you.

For more information, please contact Glenda Bates, First Music Department Chair, at gbates@levinemusic.org

Our summer First Music sessions are four classes for the price of three, just in case you need to miss one week for a vacation.