Weekly, 45-minute classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play. These activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences, developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers - regardless of their own musical ability.
Each family receives two professionally recorded CDs, a Songbook and Parent Handbook.
MIXED AGE CLASSES allow you to bring siblings to the same class, offer older children an opportunity for leadership, and let younger children learn from the rich 'family style' environment.
Children are not expected to sit still, but rather to respond in their own way to the music and activities during class. The role of the parent or caregiver is seen as essential to the child's enjoyment of the class, so plenty of guidance is offered by the teacher.
Big Kids Family Music® is a 60 minute class for children 5 and 6 years old who are ready for more challenge and structure. While participation is encouraged, and opportunity is given for each child to contribute, there is no pressure to perform. BIG KIDS FAMILY MUSIC uses the same song book as mixed age classes, but the CD includes more tonal and rhythm patterns.
Parents continue to play an important role in class. Free childcare is available for younger siblings. Infants under 8 months old may remain in class with their parent or caregiver.
PLEASE NOTE the start date for this class has been deferred to Wednesday September 24th.
This Winter we will be singing from the 'Bells' collection which includes traditional favorites like 'De Colores', 'Deedle Dumpling' and Brahms' Lullaby with songs special to Music Together® like 'Trot Old Joe' and 'Me, You, We'.
Below is the schedule for Winter 2009. General Registration opens November 10th. Families currently enrolled in our Fall classes may register now.
The 10-week Winter semester will run from January 12th to March 21st.
Please note our classes that run through the City of Concord require that you register directly with city recreation services at www.Concordreg.org. Concord Recreation Services charges a small additional fee if you are not resident in Concord.
Similarly, registration for our Tuesday classes in Hercules should be made by calling 510 799 8291 or going in person to the Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules 94547.
If you experience any difficulties registering for a class through either of these agencies, please don't hesitate to call Music Together of Concord at 925 946 2990 for assistance.
We offer classes at the following locations:
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Diablo Rock Gym (Touchstone) 1220 Diamond Way
#140
Concord, CA 94520 (View Map) |
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Mixed age
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Monday
10:00 AM
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Jan 12, 2009
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Mar 16, 2009
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10 weeks
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Julia McLeod
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Mixed age
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Monday
11:00 AM
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Jan 12, 2009
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Mar 16, 2009
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10 weeks
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Julia McLeod
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Wednesday
9:00 AM
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Jan 14, 2009
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Mar 18, 2009
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10 weeks
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Julia McLeod
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Mixed age
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Wednesday
10:00 AM
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Jan 14, 2009
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Mar 18, 2009
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10 weeks
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Julia McLeod
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Big Kids Family Music: 60 minute class for Children 5 & 6 years old.
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Wednesday
3:30 PM
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Jan 14, 2009
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Mar 18, 2009
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10 weeks
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Julia McLeod
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Willow Pass Community Center Register through www.concordreg.org or call 925 671 3404
2748 East Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94519 (View Map)
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Register for this class at concordreg.org, or call 925 671 3404.
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Thursday
10:00 AM
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Jan 15, 2009
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Mar 19, 2009
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10 weeks
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Julia McLeod
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St John's Episcopal Church 5555 Clayton Road
Clayton, CA 94517 (View Map)
St John's is across the street from St Bonaventure Catholic Church on Clayton Road, between the Ygnacio Valley intersection and Clayton's old town. |
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Friday
9:15 AM
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Jan 16, 2009
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Mar 20, 2009
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10 weeks
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Julia McLeod
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Mixed age
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Friday
10:15 AM
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Jan 16, 2009
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Mar 20, 2009
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10 weeks
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Julia McLeod
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Hercules Parks and Recreation Register by calling 510 799 8291
109 Civic Drive
Hercules, CA 94547 (View Map) |
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Register for this class through the City of Hercules at 925 799 8291 or at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules.
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Tuesday
9:15 AM
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Jan 13, 2008
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Mar 16, 2008
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10 weeks
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Barb Sayler
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Register for this class through the City of Hercules at 925 799 8291 or at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules.
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Tuesday
10:15 AM
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Jan 13, 2009
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Mar 17, 2009
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10 weeks
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Barb Sayler
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Centre Concord Register through www.concordreg.org or call 925 671 3404
5298 Clayton Road
Concord, CA 94521 (View Map)
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Register for this class at concordreg.org, or call 925 671 3404.
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Friday
11:45 AM
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Jan 16, 2009
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Mar 20, 2009
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10 weeks
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Julia McLeod
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Studio Grow 1231 Diamond Way
Concord, CA 94520 (View Map)
From the 680 junction with Willow Pass Road, head east on Willow Pass and turn right on Diamond Way. Follow the road around to the right, behind Rasputin Records. Studio Grow is the green building on the right, near the intersection with Challenge Way. |
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Saturday
10:00 AM
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Jan 17, 2009
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Mar 21, 2009
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10 weeks
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Chelsea Pickslay
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