Suzuki Music
Quality Toddler & Preschool Education Since 1989
Preschool Music Program
All preschool students are welcome to join the weekly music class held during the regular morning work time. The 30 minute class is repeated throughout the morning as new children join and others return to class. By offering the class as a work choice, we honor the Montessori principle of uninterrupted work time. Children who are otherwise engaged are not obligated to participate. Our music teacher, Rebecca, combines songs and rhythm games from the Suzuki Early Childhood curriculum with classic Montessori music activities such as pitch matching and grading with bells, and walking on the line. Children are introduced to Italian musical terms for tempo and volume and begin to learn basic music theory using a keyboard for reference. Additionally, students frequently get to experience live music from real instruments including violin, cello, flute, guitar, harp, and more. Students hear the instruments up close as well as in the context of a classical recording. Returning extended-day students and kindergartners have the opportunity to build on this foundation with beginning violin studies taught during this class. They are also introduced to note-reading using contemporary equivalents of traditional Montessori materials.
Bio:
Rebecca Junnila is a registered Suzuki Music teacher and an AMS-certified Montessori 3-6 teacher. Her musical life includes playing harp, piano, and flute; working for a string instrument company, and mothering three young musicians. She is a founder and board member of the Keene Community Music Center and is currently pursuing a BA in Music at Keene State College. Rebecca has been involved at MSHOCC as a parent, board member, and teacher since 1999.
69 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 | 603-352-3301 | MSHOCC@myfairpoint.net
