THE MUSIC BOX
for children and parents ages 1 to 4
explore and develop music making
The Music Box enables young children to explore basic rhythms and melodies, experience different instruments, develop their listening and communication skills, and helps parents gain the confidence to experiment and enjoy music making with their children.
Sessions feature live guest musicians from a variety of cultural and musical traditions introducing a wealth of sound and visual spectacle including Klezmer duo, Cuban flute and percussion, Brass Quintet, Chinese dance, African drums, jazz Saxophone, Santouri and a host of classical instruments.
The Sessions
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Sessions introduce families to a variety of different songs, from nursery rhymes to musicals, including some from HMDT’s own songbooks.
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Dance and songs with actions play an important role, from learning simple dance steps in different rhythmic styles to animal role play.
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Musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm and tempo are introduced through percussion instruments, focusing on developing listening skills and concentration in a group environment.
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Sessions prepare children for nursery and school by introducing teamwork and instilling structured discipline whilst still having fun, alongside activities designed to help them develop their speech, vocabulary, listening and simple numeracy skills.
“My child loves the routine of singing the familiar songs each week and learning new ones as well as developing skills in rhythm with the percussion instruments.”
“She really enjoys these classes and Imogen does an excellent job in getting the children engaged with the music & songs. ”
“He spent the first half of term with his head in my lap and then one day began to join in everything and now there’s no holding him back! It’s been brilliant for his confidence!”
After Music Box…
The Music Box prepares children for entry to the Fledglings Foundation Course, from where they will embark upon their further independent learning at The Saturday Programme.
Enabling under 4s to explore basic rhythms and melodies and helps parents gain the confidence to experiment and enjoy music making with their children.
A one year Foundation Course for reception class children, an introduction to music through singing and movement, leading up to performances at the end of each term.
The Minis prepares Year 1 and Year 2 children for both music theatre and instrumental studies through a fun, structured 2-year programme.
Music Theatre School for students in Years 3 – 16 offering students the opportunity to experience the excitement of musical theatre training and performance.
HMDT’s Instrumental School offers students ages 5 upwards an extensive curriculum including group and individual instrumental tuition, singing, musicianship and ensembles
Offering talented young instrumentalists and vocalists an amazing opportunity to work with some of the world’s top jazz musicians
A new method of integrating music therapy into regular activity for Students with SEN/D needs
Home of The Saturday Programme
HMDT Music, twice winner of the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Education and recent winner of the Excellence in Musical Theatre Award, is a leader in creating inspiring arts projects for young people, which enrich learning and transform lives.
