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Fostering Musica(bi)lity: Helping Your Child Develop and Grow Through Music

FOR AGES 2-4 & THEIR CAREGIVERS

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 9, 2023


CLASS DESCRIPTION

Accessible and Inclusive Group Music Therapy for Young Children and Caregivers

Children 2 to 4 years old that would benefit from early intervention services (including those with disabilities) are invited to participate with their caregivers in a weekly music therapy session run by WVU music therapy faculty and students. In these sessions, children will work on developmental skills and milestones through enjoyable and approachable therapeutic musical experiences designed specifically to meet the needs of the group. Children and their caregivers will have the opportunity to move, sing, explore instruments, practice academic concepts, and interact with peers, all while creating musical memories! No previous music experience is required for the child or the caregiver. Caregivers must always be present. 



DURATION & DETAILS
SESSION 11 weeks
DATES February 1 - April 26
TIME Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM


February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 22, 29

April 5, 12, 19, 26

LOCATION Room 4129
TUITION & FEE
$88.00 + $10.00 processing fee


REQUIREMENTS

Child should be at least 2 years of age and no more than 4 years of age to enroll (please email CMP director with questions)This group is designed for young children with disabilities and/or those needing additional services to assist in their healthy growth and development. No proof or documentation of disability is required, and all information provided about the child’s needs is on a voluntary basis.


A caregiver must be present and engaged in the session at all times - there are options for multiple caregivers to be approved such that parents, grandparents, or other caregivers can rotate or fill in as needed across the entire term.

The caregiver must be able to meet all the child's needs in terms of medical, personal, and other care- the instructor and students are not able to provide care due to liability reasons.


All caregivers must complete the Acknowledgement and Assumption of Responsibility form prior to enrollment and attendance of a new or alternative caregiver.


LEARNING OUTCOMES
The music therapy group is designed to facilitate growth and development in many areas and ways that are advantageous for all participants. The musical experiences will likely address motor skills, communication, and developmentally appropriate academic and cognitive skills. Participants will be engaged in musical activities, but there are no specific musical learning outcomes, as music is the means of promoting non-musical skill development.

PARKING AT THE CAC
Visitors may park in the main lot in front of the Creative Arts Center. Parents are encouraged to schedule their lessons in the evening when parking is free. The Creative Arts Center parking lots are for permit holders only during the business day. Parking is free and open after 5pm and on weekends and holidays. Parking passes for the day are available with advance notice and for special circumstances. All parking on campus is administered by the WVU Department of Transportation.

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REMINDER

A class is usually cancelled when registration is  less than five (5)  participants. In case of cancellation of the class, all students already enrolled will be notified immediately. Submit your registration form as soon as possible to ensure your spot. We will reach out to you to process payment closer to the first day of the group class.  Special discounts can be found on the registration form.