Music & Movement Classes

"Both of my kids have taken Musikgarten at Good Shepherd since they were 6 months old.  Not only did they develop an appreciation for music, dance and instruments, they also made great friends along the way!"  J. Stein

     7 Week Sessions 

Family Music for Babies (Newborn – 16 months): 

Play musically with your baby through bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, dancing, moving and singing.  Music play activities are designed to increase your child’s curiosity about music, to develop listening skills and a sense of beat, and to establish the foundation for singing and musical thought.  Families recieve a CD and parent book.  The optional purchase of a baby instrument kit (rhythm sticks, shcker & Scarf in a cloth bag) is an additional $12.

Birth to 16 months, 30 minute class $50
Family materials required $30  (50% off class fee for additional family members)

Family Music for Toddlers (16 months – 3 years): 

Participate with your toddler in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments.  Enhance and further develop the natural connection between music and movement, your child's musical aptitude and listening abilities. Families receive CD, parent book, and either an instrument or manipulative.

16 months - 3 years, 30 minute class $50 (50% off class fee for additional family members)
Family Materials required $30

Cycle of Seasons(3-4 years): 

Celebrate your child’s love of nature and growing independence through activities which focus on the seasons of the year.  Classes are designed to build attention and self-expression and include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement, and storytelling.  Families receive 2 recordings, 12 cards, and a parent book

3 - 4 years, 45 minute class $52
Family Materials required $38  (50% off for additional family members)

Instructors: 

Kathy Sweeney, Certified Musikgarten Educator
Director of Children’s Music Ministry, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 608-271-6633
Jennifer Maier, Certified Musikgarten Educator
Assistant Director Children’s Music Ministry, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 608-271-6633

Musikgarten @ Good Shepherd

Central Campus (5701 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, phone 271-6633)
West Campus (7291 Cty Hwy PD, Verona, WI, 53593, phone 845-8955)
                               7 Week Sessions

Fall Class Schedule:  Sept. 27 – Oct. 22 & Nov. 1-19, 2010
Winter Class Schedule:  Nov. 29 - Dec. 17, 2010 & Jan. 3 - 28, 2011
Winter/Spring Class Schedule:  Jan. 31- Feb. 18 & Feb. 28 - March 25, 2011
Spring Class Schedule:  April 4 - 15 & April 25 - May 27, 2011 

Family Music for Babies:  Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.  Central Campus
Family Music for Toddlers:  Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  Central Campus & West Campus 
Cycles of Seasons:  Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.  Central Campus   OR   Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. West Campus

Register online by clicking the "Register Online" button.
Registration forms are available at the Children’s Ministry Area
(Central & West Campus Lobby).

Experience a FREE class!

Want to preview a class before signing up?  Contact an instructor to join a class for a week, FREE!  Class registrations can be pro-rated for participants joining after the session start date.