Continue to build your child’s musical and developmental skills – Spring lessons are different from Fall.
Our classes are year-long and sequential. Keep the fun and learning going!
How to Get Started
• Pick a class that best suits your child at his/her current developmental level.
• Follow minimum age requirements to help us provide the best instruction for your child.
• Attend the full year to gain musical skills and knowledge.
• If you have any questions regarding appropriate placement or if you would like to visit a class, please call Dianna Babcock, director of early childhood music at (612) 767-5405
Child-adult classes
Child-adult classes provide opportunities for young children and their caregivers to explore the world of music together. Adult participation is a necessary component in making the class successful. You will experience music through integrated arts activities such as movement, instrument exploration, sensory/visual arts, songs, rhymes and literature. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate and stimulating for young children.
Reminder: Only registered students are allowed in MacPhail early childhood music classes. Please make other arrangements for siblings.
Music for Baby and You I – 6 weeks to 10 months
Tuition $235 ($14.69 per class)
Ages 6 weeks–10 months with parent/caregiver
Must be 6 weeks old by October 4, 2010
The perfect activity for families who have recently welcomed an infant into their lives. MacPhail’s Early Childhood faculty shares lullabies, songs, massages, finger plays, wiggling and bouncing games with you and your baby. This class is a wonderful way to begin a musical life.
MacPhail Apple Valley – 16 week session
Wednesdays 9:15 a.m.
16 week session begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 45 minutes long and meet once per week
Next step: Baby & You II
Musical Explorations I – 10-24 months
Tuition $278 ($17.38 per class)
Ages 10–24 months with parent/caregiver
Must be 10 months old by October 4, 2010 Explore music with your curious, active toddler. You and your child will explore familiar and new sounds, rhythm instruments, and large motor play through songs, rhymes, dancing, sensory play and story time. Be inspired to create a musical home to enjoy throughout the year!
Minneapolis – 16 week session
Mondays
9:15 a.m.
.10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Thursdays
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Saturdays
9:00 a.m.*
10:15 a.m.*
*2 sections of this class are being offered at these times. 16 week session begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Next step: Musical Explorations II
Family Music Class – I and II – Fall Sessions
Tuition $152 for the first child; $82 for each additional child
(at least one adult for every three children).
Price is per session. ($14.63 per class, on average)
Ages 6 weeks–4 years with parent/caregiver
Our family music class provides an opportunity to explore music
in a multi-age setting. Children are exposed to a variety of songs,
rhymes, literature, movement and instruments. Children further
explore music through visual arts and sensory exploration.
Experience the joy of building a musical community.
8 week sessions – All locations
8 week session I begins the week of September 20, 2010
8 week session II begins the week of November 15, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Minneapolis
Tuesdays
4:15 p.m.
Wednesdays
6:15 p.m.
Thursdays
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Saturdays
9:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
MacPhail White Bear Lake
Thursdays 10:00 a.m.
MacPhail Apple Valley
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
Next step: 10:30 Family Music III and IV Spring
Musical Discoveries I – 2-3 years
Tuition $278 ($17.38 per class)
Ages 2–3 with parent/caregiver
Must be 2 years old by October 4, 2010
Cars go fast and slow, animals make high and low sounds, the possibilities are endless! Discover music through fun, familiar themes. Together experience new and traditional songs and rhymes through rhythmic musical activities, instrument play and movement.
Minneapolis – 16 week session
Mondays
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Fridays
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Saturdays
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
MacPhail Apple Valley – 16 week session
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.
MacPhail White Bear Lake – 16 week session
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.
16 week session begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Next step: Musical Discoveries II
Musical Make-Believe I – 3- 4 1/2 years
Tuition $278 ($17.38 per class)
Ages 3–4 1/2 with parent/caregiver
Must be 3 years old by October 4, 2010
Imagine how music can come alive! Discover how sound is produced in instruments by tapping, plucking, bowing and buzzing. The songs and rhymes tap into a 3-4 year olds amazing capacity for creative, imaginative play. Prepare your child for child-independent music classes and instrument specific programs.
Minneapolis – 16 week session
Mondays
1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays
6:15 p.m.
Thursdays
1:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
Fridays
10:30 a.m.
Saturdays
9:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
MacPhail Apple Valley – 16 week session
Saturdays 10:15 a.m.
MacPhail White Bear Lake – 16 week session
Saturdays 10:15 a.m.
16 week session begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Next step: Musical Make-Believe II
Child-Independent Classes
Our child-independent classes provide opportunities for children to explore music within a supportive peer group
setting. Children participate without their parent/caregivers to promote independent thinking, problem-solving
and musical exploration. Starting the second week of classes, caregivers are encouraged to sign-up to participate
in or observe a class. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity; participating in your child’s class
shows how you value his or her musical discoveries. Year-long sequential lessons.
Musical Movers I – 3-5 years
Tuition $278 ($17.38 per class)
Ages 3–5 years
Must be 3 years old by October 4, 2010
Children love to move, move, move! This class provides a creative outlet for your child’s active imagination and physical energy. Children will respond to musical concepts, and improve their motor skills through guided activities and their own creative ideas. These activities will enhance their listening skills, and promote free responses to rhythm and body control/coordination skills.
Minneapolis – 16 week session
Tuesdays 4:15 p.m.
16 week session begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Next step: Musical Movers II
Musical Trolley I – 4 years–Kindergarten
Tuition $308 ($19.25 per class)
Ages 4–Kindergarten
Must be 4 years old by October 4, 2010
CRASH, BOOM, BANG ZING! In the fall, Musical Trolley students explore and play a variety of percussion instruments from temple blocks to timpani, as well as many different stringed folk instruments. Through songs, instruments, creative movement, listening, visual arts and literature, children learn about musical concepts such as: piano/forte, tempo, pitch and musical form. Prepare your child for future musical study – they may even pick their favorite instrument in class!
16 week session – All locations
Minneapolis
Mondays
1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays
9:15 a.m.
6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays
1:00 p.m.
Thursdays
1:00 p.m.
Fridays
9:15 a.m.
Saturdays
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
16 week session begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 90 minutes long and meet once per week
Musical Trolley – Fall at Apple Valley and White Bear Lake
Tuition $225 ($14.06 per class)
MacPhail Apple Valley – 16 week session
Saturdays 11:30 a.m.
16 week session begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 75 minutes long and meet once per week
MacPhail White Bear Lake – 16 week session
Saturdays 11:30 a.m.
16 week session begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 75 minutes long and meet once per week
Next step: Musical Trolley II
Musical World I – Kindergarten–Grade 1
Tuition $308 ($19.25 per class)
Ages Kindergarten–Grade 1
Must be 5 years old by October 4, 2010
Take a musical journey around the world! In the fall, Musical World students explore Native American, African, Latin American, Asian and European cultures through songs, folk tales, visual art and ethnic instruments. Children expand their musical knowledge by learning to read rhythmic notation, playing rhythm instruments and creating through improvisation. Musical World is a great next step to further prepare for instrument specific study.
16 week session, begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 90 minutes long and meet once per week
Next step: Musical World II
Musical Adventures I – Kindergarten–Grade 2
Tuition $278 ($17.38 per class)
Ages Grades Kindergarten–2
Must be 6 years old by October 4, 2010
Musical Adventures students expand upon the skills and knowledge they gained as Musical Trolley and Musical World students. Children will grow rhythmically, melodically and creatively through instrument specific study and musical games. In the fall, the children will spend time playing and learning more about specific instruments such as the piano and the recorder as well as build rhythm reading, note reading and sight-singing skills. This class is great preparation for instrument specific classes for children.
16 week session, begins the week of September 20, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Next step: Musical Adventures II
Policies and Locations
For your convenience Early Childhood Music classes are offered in Minneapolis, Apple Valley, White Bear Lake. Classes are held at MacPhail Center unless otherwise noted. Please double check both time and location when you are registering. All classrooms are air-conditioned.
Please double check both time and location when you are registering.
• MacPhail: 501 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis
• MacPhail White Bear Lake: Birch Lake Elementary, 1616 Birch Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake
• MacPhail Apple Valley, 14750 Cedar Avenue South, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Multiple Siblings in One Class
If you are registering more than one child in the same adult-child class session we encourage you to keep a ratio of one adult per child. One-on-one interaction in the class makes the experience more rewarding for both the adults and children involved. The only exception is the Family Music Class.
Sibling Policy
Only registered students are allowed in Early Childhood Music classes. Please make other arrangements for siblings. Adult visitors are welcome any time!
Sibling Discount Policy—NEW!!
When you register one child for Early Childhood Music classes at MacPhail for full tuition, each additional child in your immediate family will receive a 10% discount for Early Childhood Music classes for the same semester. This discount does not apply to the Family Music Class.
Waiting Lists
Students may request to be placed on a waiting list for a full class if complete registration and payment information is received, (payments will not be processed unless the student is placed in a class). You will be contacted by phone only if a space becomes available.
Make Up Classes
Makeup classes are available for most classes. Please limit the number of makeup requests to one-fourth of the total semester classes to maintain continuity for your child and others in the class. Classes must be made up during the semester in which you are registered.
Family Music Class – I and II – Fall Sessions