Posts Tagged: music education

The Lasting Impact of Music Together® In School: A Peek at San Tan Montessori School, Music Together® In-School Provider Since 2006

Did you know Music Together® has a curriculum for childcare centers, preschools, and other early learning communities? Students at one of the longest-running in-school programs, the Montessori Preschool at San Tan Charter School in Gilbert, Arizona, have been singing “Hello, everybody!” since 2006! We recently sat down with San Tan Chief Customer Officer/Assistant Superintendent Rita… Read more »

Find Inclusive Family Music-Making for Neurodiverse Early Learners at Music Together®

A group of families sitting in a circle at Music Together class

Carol Ann Blank, Ph.D., MT-BCManager of Research and Inclusion Support Services, Music Together Worldwide Music Together® classes are microcosms of our communities, so whether your child is neurotypical or neurodiverse, our community includes you! Music Together strives to offer inclusive music-making experiences that all families can enjoy with their children. That is why we welcome… Read more »

Music Together® and the Power of Music in Early Childhood Classrooms

Music Together Worldwide staff at the 2024 NAEYC Annual Conference

The value of what we do extends beyond our family classes. Did you know that Music Together® is offered in schools as well? In early November 2024, representatives from the Music Together In-School Services department attended the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference & Expo in Anaheim, CA. This is… Read more »

Eggs vs. Sticks: Two Instruments We Play in Music Together® Class—and Why

Mom and baby playing rhythm sticks in Music Together class

Two Songs, Two Instruments As you sing “Roo, roo, roo, roo. . . Sing roo, sing ho-key din-kum!” (“Sweet Potato”) in your Music Together® class, your teacher might hand out egg shakers and model shaking them high in the air, in front of you, side-to-side, and more. A little later, you might all be clicking… Read more »

Threes and Fours in Music Together® Classes

MT Mixed Age Class

Between preschool, playdates, and activities, three- and four-year-olds can have super-busy schedules! With so many demands on their (and YOUR) time, we’re sometimes asked whether it makes sense for these not-so-littles to continue their Music Together® classes. As you plan your family’s schedule, here are a few answers to your questions that give insights into how… Read more »

Level Up Your Child’s Learning with Music

music and learning

It’s been a year of drive-through birthday parties, Zoom meetings in the same room as your three-year-old’s virtual preschool class, and feeding everyone in the house what sure feels like infinite meals and snacks. Every. Single. Day. Now that the next stage of pandemic parenting is upon us, you might be wondering what you can do to… Read more »

Music Together In School Spotlight: Virtual Music Classes in the Richmond, VA, Public Schools

Children Singing in School

Each week, 950 preschoolers, their teachers, and sometimes their parents, gather for music classes taught by Music Together in-school specialists. As you’d imagine, there’s singing, dancing, silly lyrics, and lots of laughter. What you might not expect? These classes are 100% virtual, with families joining from their Richmond, VA, homes—and their Music Together teachers logging… Read more »

Bringing the Music Home: An Interview with Music Together CEO Susan Darrow

child in mto class with mother and grandmother

For more than thirty years, we’ve been doing our part to make the world more musical. This spring, when it became clear that in-person classes would be on hold for some time, Music Together Online (MTO) was launched so we could continue to empower parents to make music a part of daily family life. Find out how in an interview with Music Together Worldwide CEO, Susan Darrow.