Hello phankao,


Thanks for your reply! Was kinda wondering if any one will actually reply here. Hm.. you said that you feel it's more suitable for a lower age range? Why so? Or do you have any music programme for children about 3-5 years old that you can recommend? Like you, i agree that the course seems pretty comprehensive.. but just wanting to get more feedback and views about it. Have you sent your kids to such courses before? Can share what to expect?

Hello.. I recently sent out a mail to my colleagues to raise art awareness during this hols. You may be interested to check out some of these? Hope this helps!

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Parent–child Diabolo Workshop
6-11 September 2011, $20 per pair of tickets
http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/mf11_diabolo_parentchild/index.jsp
Ever wondered how a diabolo is balanced on a string? Or wondered if it’s the same as playing with a yo-yo? Get the answers to all these and more at a workshop specially tailored for your child and you. You will get to learn the basics of diabolo juggling from professional diabolo performers and try your hand at mastering a few tricks! No prior experience required. Recommended for children aged 8 to 12.


Lantern Making Workshop
7-9 September 2011, $5 (Materials provided)
http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/2011_lantern_making_workshop/index.jsp
To celebrate the year of the rabbit, join us at Esplanade to make your very own rabbit-shaped lanterns with materials like fabric and cardboards, and design your lantern by stenciling beautiful prints on it with paint and sponge. Recommended for children aged 5 to 10.


Dragon Dance (Kids Puppetery Theatre)
9-10 September 2011, $18
Family Package available: $56 for 4 tickets
http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/dragon_dance/index.jsp
Do you know how traditional dragon dance performances came about? Come find out more at this puppetry performance Dragon Dance that promises lots of fun and excitement for the children!
After a bumper harvest from a year of hard work, the farmers forget to thank the gods who have blessed them with good weather. Upset by their ingratitude, the Heavenly Emperor punishes the people by bringing a three-year long drought upon them! The kind-hearted Dragon Princess feels sorry for the farmers. In her attempt to help them, she angered the Heavenly Emperor who sent heavenly guards to capture her. Will the farmers be able to save the Dragon Princess? Recommended for children aged 5 to 9.


Lantern Walkabout
10 September 2011, 7.45pm, Free
Bring along your favourite lantern and join in our annual lantern walk under the brightly lit moon! This year, let the dragon lead your way along the Esplanade waterfront. It's an event for the entire family, so bring along your hot Chinese tea and mooncakes!



The following programmes are usually sell-outs, so do get your tickets early if you are keen!


Elmo's Green Thumb
30 September - 2 October 2011
http://www.sesamestreetlive.com.sg/
When a growing up spell backfires, Elmo and friends shrink into dwarfs. They take this chance to explore Big Bird's garden from a \"smaller\" perspective, but the lessons they gain on the environment are much bigger.

Footwork: Twinkle Toes*
7-16 October 2011 (SELLING OUT FAST)
http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/dans11_footwork_twinkle_toes/index.jsp
Part of Esplanade's Da:ns Festival. Specially for little ones between 3 and 6 years old and their mummies or daddies! In this dance-play workshop, little tots and their parents can have fun together as they whirl and twirl to upbeat Bollywood or cheery Pop music. The class is designed to help the young ones explore space, improve co-ordination and develop their listening and social skills.


Vienna Boys Choir
8-9 October 2011
http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/vienna_boys_choir_2011/index.jsp
“They may be small but their sound is as big as it comes” – Showbiz Review
They're back! For the first time in the Vienna Boys’ Choir’s 600-year history, two Singaporean twins, selected through worldwide auditions for full-time training two years ago, will be performing with the Choir on their international concert tour. The world’s favourite children’s choir was formed in 1498 by Emperor Maximilian I. The Wiener Sängerknaben (Vienna Boys’ Choir) is one of most celebrated ambassadors of music today. From as early as 1926, the Choir performed outside the Austrian Imperial Chapel, paving the way to today’s highly successful world tours. There are around 100 choristers between the ages of ten and fourteen and the choir’s repertoire includes everything from medieval motets to The Beatles, Celine Dion, folk songs and film scores.


Oh, What a Noisy Zoo! Inspired by Silly Animal Poems for Children & Big Kids too!
22-26 October 2011
A zoo goes from quiet to noisy in this mad escapade when the animals are let out of their cages one day! Recommended for children aged 2-4.

Hey everyone, I'm really new here. In fact, I registered the account only today because I wanted to find out more about Artists Academy Junior. Rather new school I think. Anyone have read/heard/tried the programme? The EMG programme for 3 to 5 looks quite holistic and I'm considering signing my 3 yr-old girl there. (Ok, I'm partly considering it because I came across my friend's FB sharing about some discount they have now :evil: )Comments anyone?


You can read the programme here and give me comments? Really want to start my girl off soon! :rahrah:
http://artistsacademyjunior.com/about/emg/

Thanks in advance!

Hm.. I've heard of My Drum School (MDS) taking in children 7 and above. Maybe you can give it a try? They're a music school specialising in drums only - Something pretty rare for music schools I think? But I don't think they specialise in drumming for children. I.e. they have courses for teens and adults too. I'll suggest you search it up? Hope this helps!

Hi all, I’m relatively new here… Just signed up for an account today! Don’t know what took me so long! =p Thought it was an interesting topic of discussion. You see, I’m a music educator myself, having thought both in govt and private schools. I thought I’ll know what to do when my child is of age to pick up music (about now, since she’s 3), but I don’t! Being classically trained myself, I see the structure and benefits of what classical music can offer. At the same time, I agree that we shouldn’t just focus on classical music alone. In fact, I don’t touch on classical music when teaching in classrooms (In govt schs). There is much to be taught and learnt even from the day to day music students hear on the radio. (rhythm, patterns, songwriting, ensemble playing, etc.)


But when choosing to send a kid (say mine, for example) for music class at a young age. Wouldn’t one be draw towards the rigour and structure a classical music school can offer? Or maybe there are other music schools out there that offer alternative but comprehensive music education for young children? Maybe some one can share on these schools?