Joanie Calem

Programs for School-Age Children (ages 5 - 10)
(These classes can easily be arranged for home-schooling groups, or as residencies for schools throughout the year.)

SING, DANCE AND PLAY-ALONG:
This class uses the movement-based learning system of Dalcroze Eurythmics to kinesthetically teach and reinforce musical terms and rhythm concepts.  We will further explore musical contrasts, using both their visual and aural representations.  Each class is a combination of chants, songs, folk-dances, creative movement, and active listening to various world and instrumental musical pieces, as well as music games and dramatizations.

(One hour sessions; 6 to10-week class)

An interactive archaeological trip through time, starting with the earliest evidence of musical activity currently available.  We will create musical instruments out of found materials, learn about the different musical periods and their composers and music, and create our own musical pieces.

(90 minute sessions; 6 to10-week class)

A MUSICAL TRIP AROUND THE WORLD:

We will tour the world and learn about many countries through their folk songs, dances, and instrumental music. These classes introduce children to other languages through the folk songs of the country.  As with all the programs, this class combines poems, songs, rhythm play, and creative movement.  We will create simple instruments from each of the countries, and explore the rhythms of the language through the rhythms of their music.

(90 minute sessions; 6 to10-week class)

Join Joanie to explore the easiest forms of song-writing, integrating melody, rhythm, and language learning, to produce the children’s own creations! 

(90 minute sessions; 6 to10-week class)

A stimulating session of interactive folk songs that gives kids a chance to shake off the winter blues (or any other time they just need to move!). This program gets kids moving in an organized way while learning songs from the treasure-chest of America’s musical heritage, including play-party songs and Native American song-dances. 

(One hour sessions)

Songs and dances from around the world for a musical experience of local and/or international holidays.  Some examples:

• Fall Fun and Halloween Hoots

• Thanksgiving in Song and Dance
• Wintertime Celebrations Around the World
• Springtime – When the World Wakes Up
• Independence Day - Summertime and the Living is Easy!

(One hour sessions)