Rhythm Kids^®™

Level 1 

Rhythm Kids^®™ Level 1 is the next musical step for your preschool child (ages 4–5) with a parent or caregiver. Each week we drum, sing, dance, play rhythm instruments, and begin to play music-based games. Rhythm Kids^®™ Level 1 guides children toward developmentally appropriate music and movement activities, where they can begin to take charge, lead others, and be musically creative, as they: 

• make up their own drumming patterns 

• invent new ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, sticks, etc.) 

• create movement ideas for songs 

• even take a drum solo! 

Rhythm Kids™ Level 1 follows through on the Music Together® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age eight. 

Classes are for preschoolers ages 4–5 and include: 

• 10 weekly, 45-minute classes 

• Animal Collection Songbook and 2 CDs each semester 

• Access to online drum-play videos and other material 

Your child will: 

• Explore the world of rhythm through movement, instrument play, and song 

• Develop basic rhythm skills, like keeping beat, improvising, ensemble play, and soloing 

• Learn to create, cooperate, and express themselves musically 

Drums will be provided for the class each week, but if you’d like your child to have a drum to play with at home (and then continue to use in Level 2 classes!), please ask your teacher about the special discounts on djembe drums that are available to Music Together^® families. 

Level 2 

Rhythm Kids^®™ Level 2 is an exciting music, movement, and drumming class for children in Kindergarten through second grade (ages 5 through 8). Children integrate and assimilate rhythm into their lives, as they: 

• learn multicultural drumming patterns; 

• develop new repertoire on various percussion instruments; 

• explore movement and dance while singing songs; 

• play games based on music and drumming; 

• have fun with a host of rhythm activities. 

Rhythm Kids™ follows through on the Music Together® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age 8. As part of the Rhythm Kids™ experience, children and their grownups can enjoy drumming play and practice sessions at home with the help of online play-along videos featuring Rhythm Kids™ creator Tom Foote. 

Classes are for children K–2 (ages 5 through 8) and include: 

• 10 weekly, 45-minute classes 

• Animal Collection Songbook and CDs (2 copies) each semester 

• Access to online video tutorials and play-alongs 

Children will: 

• Learn, create, discover and explore music, movement and drumming 

• Enjoy age-appropriate ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, tambourines, etc.) 

• Explore traditional drumming patterns through animal names and movements 

• Experience drumming, song, and dance from around the world (Mali, Puerto Rico, Turkey, etc.) 

• Find new ways to connect mind, body, and voice through rhythm 

• Develop skill in improvising, soloing, conducting, composition, and improvisation 

• Participate in active musical games that are both enriching and totally fun! 

This is an instrument-learning class, so your child will need a drum. Please ask your teacher about the special discounts on djembe drums that are available to Music Together families.