Tree Frog Productionsand Kerri-

All small group classes will be held in a space to be agreed upon unless otherwise specified. Class sizes are small so that each student receives the benefit of one on one learning with the teacher as well as the community of the group. Each session is designed to be non-competitive, creative and enjoyable with a variety of music and movement experiences. Kerri Lynn's focus is to help students build life skills through the the dynamics of the group process and the inspiration of playful music. Kerri Lynn is a nationally recognized and certified Orff-Schulwerk instructor, has taught in the public schools for 15 years, and is a certified creative dance educator. Arrange a class for your birthday party, play group or home school.

Music & Movement For Children

(Orff-Schulwerk I) (Ages 3-5; Class limit: 6)

Schedule: Six week session, two days per week, 45 minutes classes

Description: This class allows young children to experience the joy and discovery of music making through the magic of creative movement, play and improvisation. Poems, stories and games will be used to capture each child's imagination and provide seed ideas for creating music. The children will sing, play a variety of world percussion instruments, dance with props and will use puppetry, visual art and drama in an expressive setting.

Curriculum:

Week One:		RHYTHM (pulse, pattern and grouping) TIME (rhythm concepts through movement)

Week Two:		MELODY (pitch and scale) SPACE (place, size, level, direction, pathway, focus)

Week Three:		FORM (phrase, repeat, contrast) MOVEMENT (locomotor and non locomotor)

Week Four:		EXPRESSION (dynamics and pace) FORCE (energy, weight and flow)

Week Five:		TIMBRE (voice, body and percussion) BODY (parts, shapes and balance)

Week Six:		TEXTURE (combinations and accompaniment) RELATIONSHIPS (mirror/shadow, opposites, partners)

Schedule: Four week Session, two days per week, 45 minute classes

Description: This class allows Moms (or Dads!) and their infants to experience the joy of creative movement and music together in a nurturing, playful setting. Participants will explore sound in voice and instruments, move creatively using a variety of dance props, and learn and practice the eight, essential movement patterns associated with optimum brain development and function. Quality recorded music written especially for children will be used in each session.

Curriculum:

Week One:		RHYTHM (pulse, pattern and grouping) TIME (breath rhythm, pulse rhythm) BREATH (voice sounds, relaxation) TACTILE (sensory experiences)

Week Two:		MELODY (voice, instruments, listening) SPACE (place, size, level, direction, pathway, focus) CORE-DISTAL (grow & shrink, big and small) HEAD-TAIL (rise & fall, curl & stretch)

Week Three:		EXPRESSION (dynamics and pace) FORCE (energy, weight and flow) UPPER-LOWER (head, face, arms, torso, legs) BODY SIDES (right side, left side)

Week Four:		TIMBRE (metals, woods, drums) RELATIONSHIPS (props and instruments) CROSS-LATERAL (right & left brain integration) VESTIBULAR (bouncing, turning, swinging)

A $25 deposit is required to book your session on the calendar. The remainder of the session fee is due on the date of the first class. REFUNDS will only be given after the first class of the session, minus $10. You may pay by cash or check made out to Tree Frog Productions. All materials, instruments, equipment and music will be provided by the studio for each session. Parents will be given the option to purchase recordings, materials and instruments for use at home. Canceled classes (due only to extenuating circumstances) will be rescheduled.