Class Descriptions

SUMMER Early Beginnings
(Birth to 16 months) - 30 Minute Class with Caregiver

• Snuggle and sing with your baby as you experience a sensory rich music class together
• Nourish your baby's developing body and brain through music
• Song, dance, instrument play, and community music making, with bouncing and patting games, rocking and singing activities, dancing, drums, and more.
• The aural environment nurtures pitch, rhythm, and musical awareness
• Developmentally appropriate and based on current research about your baby's brain and cognitive development
• Promote bonding and fun with your baby

SUMMER Beginning/Family Music
(Birth to 4 years)- 30 Minute Class with Caregiver

• Experience the joy of music and movement with your child and family
• Nurture your child's developing brain and body with music
• Song, dance, drumming, instrument play, and community music making
• Focused listening and creative movement encourage futher musical exploration
• Simple folk dances and purposeful movement
• Explore a wide variety of instruments and sounds!

SUMMER Exploring Music and Movement
(3 to 5 years)- 45 minute class with caregiver

• Explore the joys of music and movement with your child
• Nurture their growing curiousity about the musical world around them
• Spark musical and overall growth with instrument play, purposeful and creative movement, and focused listening.
• Encourage child and family participation as they grow in independence
• A wide variety of musical and movement activities, imaginative play, and creative movement

"UCCMA has a great program.  My son has been attending classes for over three years now and started when he was 6 months old.  Each class is thoughtfully planned and the variety of classes are tailored to accommodate your child as they grow.  Not only are the classes fun, but they continue to teach music, movement, creativity, memorization, and spark activities at home that my son normally wouldn’t have thought of.”
 
* Family Discount:  First child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay discounted tuition. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee.  **Siblings enrolled alone in Family Music pay this discounted tuition.
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time.  We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes.  Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule.  Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.

SUMMER Making Music
(4 to 6 years)- 50 minutes, without caregiver

• Build the aural, motor, and reading skills for successful future piano study
• Grow in confidence and musicality as we sing, dance, and creatively move
• Play keyboard percussion instruments and build musical ensembles
• Explore and compose with graphic musical notation
• Perfect for new and returning students in our Making Music classes.  Our Making Music classes bridge the gap between our Early Childhood classes and piano studies.

"My granddaughter has a love for music that brings happiness and joy to everyone.  She makes up songs in every day conversation and has a joyful spirit surrounded with music and movement.  UCCMA has been a WONDERFUL experience for her and for all of us!"

SUMMER Exploring the Keyboard
(6 to 8 years) - 50 minute class 

• Exploratory piano skills will be explored on both pianos and keyboard percussion
• Drumming, dances, creative movement, and basic music literacy will set a strong base for formal study in the Fall
• This exploratory level piano class is for children with no piano experience.
• A great class for this Fall’s new piano students!

SUMMER Toddler/Preschooler One-Time Classes
(2 to 4 years and/or 3 to 5years) - One-Time Class, 60 minutes WITH caregiver

• Explore the delightful world around us with music, play, craft, movement, and song.
• Dress for possible mess.
• For children and caregiver.
• Do only one class, or do them all!  Registration for each class is separate to match your summer schedule.

 

SUMMER Kid One-Time Classes
(3.5 to 7 years) - One-Time Class, 75 minutes, without caregiver

SUMMER Camp: Where in the USA is Ms. Amy? (4 to 7 years)

Explore the United States with music, craft, dancing, movement, and song. A musical celebration of our country!

Cancellation Policy: Full refund of tuition paid for cancellations more than 1 week from camp start. Half tuition charged for cancellations within one week of class date. Full tuition charged for cancellations within 3 days of class date.

FALL/SPRING Early Beginnings
(Birth to 16 months) - 30 Minute Class with Caregiver

• Snuggle and sing with your baby as you experience a sensory rich music class together
• Nourish your baby's developing body and brain through music
• Song, dance, instrument play, and community music making, with bouncing and patting games, rocking and singing activities, dancing, drums, and more.
• The aural environment nurtures pitch, rhythm, and musical awareness
• Developmentally appropriate and based on current research about your baby's brain and cognitive development
• Promote bonding and fun with your baby

"UCCMA is already making a difference in my infant's life.  He already loves music and recognizes music around him." 

"I love taking them each week and it is so fun to come home and see how much they've learned, even if they don't show it in class or show it when they were younger (babies). Putting my kids in UCCMA is the best thing I have ever done for their growth and development. I love the teachers and the programs and would highly recommend it to anyone considering."

Missed Classes:  Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time.  We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing  class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes.  Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy:  Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule.  Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions.  We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
Please Note:  All siblings attending class who are 6 months and older must pay the sibling tuition rate. The first child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay sibling discounted tuition. Siblings enrolled in their own class may participate in a sibling's class free of charge. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee.

 

FALL/SPRING Beginning Music
(15 months to 3.5 years)- 30 Minute Class with Caregiver

• Experience the joy of music and movement with your child and family
• Nurture your child's developing brain and body with music
• Song, dance, drumming, instrument play, and community music making
• Focused listening and creative movement encourage futher musical exploration
• Simple folk dances and purposeful movement
• Explore a wide variety of instruments and sounds!

 

Music for Childcare
(Birth to 5 years) - 30 Minute Class

Contact us for availability, tuition charges, and more. 
Tuition may be billed directly to parents or to the childcare provider. 
Classes may be held at UCCMA or off-site.

• An immersive music and movement educational experience for childcare providers/in-home childcare centers looking to add a music enrichment experience to their curriculum.   
• Music education is emphasized with activities including singing, focused listening, playing simple instruments, as well as creative and purposeful movement. 
• Simple music games and folk dance
• Exploration of a wide variety of instruments and sounds and movements
• An environment that fosters the foundations of music literacy and performance.

 

FALL/SPRING Exploring Music and Movement 1
(3 to 5 years)- 45 minute class with caregiver

Monday 9:45am (Jennifer)
Monday 6:00pm (Amy)
Tuesday 11:30am (Jennifer)
Wednesday 11:15am (Jennifer)
Wednesday 4:45pm (Kathy)

4 Weeks^: $45/$40*  (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $169/$152* (*Sibling discount)
Registration Fee:  $10/family per 2025-26 school year

• Explore the joys of music and movement with your child
• Nurture their growing curiousity about the musical world around them
• Spark musical and overall growth with instrument play, purposeful and creative movement, and focused listening.
• Encourage child and family participation as they grow in independence
• A wide variety of musical and movement activities, imaginative play, and creative movement

 

FALL/SPRING Making Music 1
(4 to 6 years)- 60 minute class for child alone

Monday 5:30pm (Kathy)
Tuesday 4:15pm (Kathy)
Wednesday 9:15am (Amy)

4 Weeks^: $49/$44*  (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $186/$167* (*Sibling discount)
Home Materials Fee:  $10 per year
Registration Fee:  $10/family per 2025-26 school year

• Build the aural, motor, and reading skills for successful future piano study
• Grow in confidence and musicality as we sing, dance, and creatively move
• Play keyboard percussion instruments and build musical ensembles
• Explore, learn, and compose with standard and graphic musical notation
• Making Music classes are pre-piano/instrument classes that bridge the gap from Early Childhood to piano studies
• 2-year developmentally based curriculum that builds aural, motor, and music notation skills to prepare children for future instrument study.
• Year-1 classes are open to children who are 4 to 6 years old before September 1.  

FALL/SPRING Piano/Keyboard 1
(6 to 9 years) - 60 minute class 

Monday  4:20pm (Lee Anne)
Tuesday 4:30 (Lee Anne)
Tuesday 5:50 (Shona)
Wednesday 5:45 (Kathy)
Thursday 4:20pm (Kathy)

4 Weeks^: $60/$54*  (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $228/$205* (*Sibling discount)
Materials:  $51 Piano Book and Practice CDs ($7 optional parent book)
Registration Fee:  $10/family per 2025-26 school year

• Learn to play the piano with friends in our engaging group classes! 
• Group setting with singing, movement, dancing, and drumming
• Ear training, rhythmic dictation, sight reading, music theory and history, and ensemble playing
• Initial emphasis placed on aural piano learning and reading music by singing and drumming
• An environment of fun music-making and learning!
• Classes are open to children age 6 to 9 years with or without previous musical experience.  
• Six year olds may prefer Making Music 1 or 2, a pre-piano class designed to build listening, movement, singing, and music-reading skills in preparation for piano study.

• Learn to play the ukulele with friends in our engaging group classes.
• Semi-private/small class size
• Beginning notation will be taught along with tablature reading, simple rhythms and songs.  
•  Students will need a Ukulele; ask us about options for checking out a ukulele from our instrument library!

Missed Classes:  Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time.  We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing  class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes.  Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy:  Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule.  Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions.  We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.

 

FALL/SPRING Guitar
(8 to 12 years) - 45 minute class 

Tuesday 5:45pm (Lee Anne)

4 Weeks^: $67/$60*  (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $255/$228* (*Sibling discount)
Materials:  TBD
Registration Fee:  $10/family per 2025-26 school year

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(Late registrations accepted until 10/15/25)

 

• Learn to play the guitar with friends in our engaging group classes. 
• Semi-private/small class size
• Beginning notation will be taught along with tablature reading, simple rhythms and songs.   
•  Students will need a Guitar; ask us about options for checking out a Guitar from our instrument library!

Missed Classes:  Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time.  We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing  class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes.  Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy:  Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule.  Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions.  We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.

 

FALL/SPRING Adaptive Family Music (AIMM)
(Birth to 16 months) - 30 Minute Class with Caregiver

Tuesday 5:45pm (Amy)

Tuition: Funded by our U.S. Engineering Scholarship Fund Golf Outing
Registration Fee:  $10/family per 2025-26 school year

• Geared for the families of chlidren from birth through early childhood desiring an adaptive class experience. 
• Experience the joy of music and movement with your whole family
• Song, dance, drumming, instrument play, and community music making
• Focused listening and creative movement encourage futher musical exploration
• Simple folk dances and purposeful movement
• Explore a wide variety of instruments and sounds!
• Includes developing appropriate social skills, improving coordination and motor skills, improving speech and language skills, and improving pre-academic and academic concepts. 
• All children are always welcome in any of our classes. 
• An Adaptive and Inclusive Music and Movement class.

 

FALL/SPRING Low Sensory Family Music (AIMM)
(Birth to 6 years) - 30 Minute Class with Caregiver

Tuesday 4:15pm (Amy)

Tuition: Funded by our U.S. Engineering Scholarship Fund Golf Outing
Registration Fee:  $10/family per 2025-26 school year

• Class environment will minimize noise and loud/sudden music sounds as well as visual clutter and other potential sensory overloads.
• An Adaptive and Inclusive Music and Movement class.
• Experience the joy of music and movement with your child
• Song, dance, drumming, instrument play, and community music making
• Focused listening and creative movement encourage futher musical exploration
• Simple folk dances and purposeful movement
• Includes developing appropriate social skills, improving coordination and motor skills, improving speech and language skills, and improving pre-academic and academic concepts. 
• All children are always welcome in any of our classes. 

FALL/SPRING Adaptive Piano (AIMM)
(school age, tween, young teen)- 40 minutes, without caregiver

Advanced: Monday 5:30pm (Lee Anne)
Beginning: Monday 6:15pm (Lee Anne)

Tuition: Funded by grants and fundraisers
Registration Fee: $10/family for the 2025-26 school year

• An adaptive piano class designed for school age and middle school age children desiring an adaptive piano group lesson class
• Piano learning will be tailored to the students enrolled

• Creative movement increases grace, strength, coordination, rhythm, and so much more!
• Create dances, learn about movement concepts and how music and art relate to dance.
• Class will focus on the wonderful way of using body actions to communicate an image, idea or feeling.