Kindermusik with Andrea Crosswell
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| Kindermusik with Andrea Crosswell | |
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| Type | Registered Business |
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| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters |  Brisbane, Australia |
| Key people | Andrea Crosswell, Educator and Director |
| Area served | Brisbane |
| Industry | Music education |
| Website | www.kmwithandrea.com.au |
Kindermusik with Andrea Crosswell is an educator in the Kindermusik method of early childhood education. Kindermusik is one of the most widely recognized music and movement programs for young children. The program is run by Andrea Crosswell, and is headquartered in Mansfield, a suburb of Brisbane, Australia.
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[edit] History of Kindermusik
In the 1960's in West Germany, a group of teachers developed a program they called "Musikalische Fruherziehung" (music for children). The goal of the program was to teach children about music before they were old enough to begin formal music instruction. This program was eventually adapted for use in the United States and was renamed Kindermusik.
Today, there are over 5,000 licensed Kindermusik instructors teaching classes around the world.[1]
[edit] History of Kindermusik with Andrea Crosswell
Andrea Crosswell had experienced Kindermusik as a mother, her two daughters having participated since infancy. Andrea watched as her own children blossomed as a result of their Kindermusik experience. In 2006 Andrea established Kindermusik with Andrea to bring her love of music and young children together in her Kindermusik classes offered in the Brisbane suburbs of Mansfield and Manly West.
[edit] Andrea Crosswell
Andrea Crosswell is a registered teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) from the University of Tasmania and sincerely believes in the value of early childhood music education.
She spent her early professional life working with children as a dance teacher. Upon graduation from university, she became a primary classroom teacher in Tasmania.
Andrea established Kindermusik with Andrea Crosswell in 2006 when she recognised the need for a studio that offers high quality musical experiences for children to enjoy with their families, while providing a foundation for future learning in all areas of development.
Andrea is passionate about children and the joy they bring to our lives. [2]
[edit] Curriculum
Kindermusik offers classes structured around singing, games, movement to music, and listening activities for all age groups (and their parents) between birth and 7 years. The philosophy of Kindermusik education involves parents as the most important teachers and the home environment as the most important place to learn.[3]
The following classes are offered:
- Village - Village is designed for babies up to 18 months, along with a caregiver. Classes are held once a week for 15 weeks for 45 minutes and provide an opportunity for the baby to learn through music and movement.
- Our Time - For children from 18 months to 3 years, Our Time fosters communication, self-confidence, and self-control. For 15 weeks, the child attends the weekly 45 minute class with a caregiver. Children are encouraged to sing, dance, listen and play instruments.
- Imagine That - This course is designed for children aged 3 to 5 and encourages socialization, sharing and participation in group activities. Children are often asked to use their imaginations. Once again, this class meets once a week for 15 weeks for 45 minutes, however the caregiver only participates for the last 15 minutes of class.
- Young Child - Young Child classes are conducted once a week for 15 weeks and last from 60 to 75 minutes. This class is designed as a precursor to starting formal music lessons. Children learn basic musical symbols and play a variety of instruments (e.g., keyboards, stringed and woodwind instruments).
Semesters typically follow the Queensland school term dates. A theme is chosen for each session and home materials are provided. Typically, home materials include a music CD, books, an instrument, and a carrying case.
[edit] References
- ^ Overview presented on Kindermusik website
- ^ Introduction to Andrea Crosswell presented on Kindermusik with Andrea website
- ^ Robert A. Cutietta, Raising Musical Kids: A Guide for Parents, Oxford University Press, Inc. (New York, NY), 2001, page 31, ISBN 0-19-512922-9 [cloth] ISBN 0-19-512923-7 [paperback]
