Dear Students, Friends and Supporters,
Even though the Franki family has moved from Clearwater, Florida to Rochester, New York, the “Classical Fun Music” program continues in the Tampa Bay area through Ruth Eckerd Hall (727-712-2706) and Jenny Diedrich (727) 804-1488.
We hope you'll continue to enjoy the music and activities we've shared with you and your children!
Sincerely,
Claire and Robert Franki |
Class Information for Ruth Eckerd Hall |
| Babies Love Music - Age 3mo. through crawling, 10 week sessions, held on Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Fee: $120.00 + 25.00 for CDs and Home Activity Book. |
| Nurture the love of classical music, and stimulate motor skills and cognitive development, while bonding with your baby! Neuroscience research has demonstrated that early music training can enhance math and science learning capabilities and other cognitive functions. The time to start is at birth or even before! This class uses physical therapy based activities to enhance the developmental benefits of classical music. Examples of growth areas stimulated are: vestibular system, right/left brain control, gross and fine motor movement, and language. |
| Kids Make Music 1 - Age 1-3 years, 10 week sessions, held on Wednesdays at 11:30 am. Fee: $120.00 + 25.00 for CDs and Home Activity Book. |
| Begin your child’s pre-instrument training now! In this class, you and your children will learn twenty classical masterpieces. Designed for the relatively short attention spans of young children, unique one minute versions of each piece are combined with dancing, singing, playing instruments and other fun activities. Each class features live piano accompaniments and a cello/piano duet. Children’s songs are learned in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese. |
| Kids Make Music 2 - Age 3-5 years, 10 week sessions, held on Fridays at 4:00 pm. Fee: $120.00 + 25.00 for CDs and Home Activity Book. |
| This program introduces children to hands-on exploration of the keyboard/piano, violin/cello, xylophone, and percussion instruments. Learn classical masterpieces, traditional children’s songs, world music, and folk songs. Musical concepts such as melody, phrasing, rhythm, tempo, and dynamics are developed through singing, dancing, musical games, and creative movement. These “hands-on” activities are designed to help identify special interests or skills. |
Upcoming Summer Camp Information for Ruth Eckerd Hall |
| Classical Fun Music Time - Age 3-4 years. Mon-Fri, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Fee: $110.00 + 25.00 for CDs and Home Activity Book. |
| Have your children recognize, remember and enjoy classical music throughout their lives. This class combines great symphonic music with original lyrics and enjoyable movement activities that create memorable experiences. Begin your child's pre-instrument training now! Children will discover great music through singing, dancing, hands-on instrument exploration, craft making and storytelling, with live piano accompaniments and cello/piano duets. Children's songs are taught in English, French, Spanish German and Chinese Mandarin. |
| Kids Make Music - Age 5-7 years. Mon-Fri, from 1:00 -4:00 pm. Fee: $110.00 + 25.00 for CDs and Home Activity Book. |
| This program introduces children to music fundamentals through singing and exploration of keyboard/piano, violin, xylophone and percussion instruments. Students learn classical masterpieces, traditional children's songs, world music and folk songs. Musical concepts such as melody, phrasing, rhythm, tempo and dynamics are developed through singing, dancing, musical games and creative movement. These activities are designed to strengthen music skills and identify special interests. |
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