Early Years Music Activities
Music Centres around Hertfordshire are able to offer a wide range
of activities for young children between the ages of 2 and 11.
All are welcome to come and enjoy the activities on offer, under the guidance
of expert and enthusiastic teachers.
The range of activities available may vary from centre to centre, but
they all aim to provide a broad, balanced and lively courses , based on
practical music making and with the emphasis on building a foundation
for lifelong enjoyment of music.
Children aged 18 months – 5
Many music centres offer groups for very young children. They come to
a weekly class with a parent or carer and enjoy the experience of making
music through singing, playing and moving. The skills learnt prepare
them for more formal musical learning at a later stage and also make
a significant contribution to their readiness for learning in the school
context.
Children aged 5-7
Many music centres offer groups for children aged from 5-7. Music making
will be based on the kind of activities central to the Key Stage 1 National
Curriculum for Music, but may place additional emphasis on the current
and future need of children who are beginning or wanting to begin learning
an instrument.
Children aged 7-11
Many music centres offer groups for children for 7-11. Music making
will be based on the kind of activities central to the Key Stage 2
National curriculum for Music, but will also place special emphasis
on the needs
of current and future instrumentalists.
For many children, these groups will be the entry point to Music Centre
activities. We aim to provide a relaxed and safe learning environment
where friends can be made and confidence gained.
There is an emphasis on working together, and new group members are always
made welcome.
For further details of the opportunities available in your area of Hertfordshire,
see the music centre prospectus, or phone your local centre.
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