Class Schedule
FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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Currently enjoying summer classes: Join us for our multi-age (0-5 years old) outdoor drop-in classes this summer on the front lawn at 411 Park Ave in River Forest. We have classes available at 9am and 10am on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. All the days with the checkmarks shown in the picture below are when you may attend! We have plenty of room so bring your spouse, next-door neighbors, and older children as well! It is sure to be fun for the whole family. Please send payment ($15 per child per class) before you arrive at class via Zelle to joyfulnoise0316@gmail.com. We look forward to making jolly music with you in the fresh air!
Fall 2022
We are greatly looking forward to Joyful Noise expanding this fall with three parent & child levels offered: toddlers, three to five year olds, and babies!
Dates for all 14-week fall sessions:
Tuesday, September 6th through Saturday, December 17th
no classes November 22nd through 26th
Schedule:
| Tuesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 9am Cycles of Seasons | 9am Family Music | 9am Family Music | 9am Family Music |
| 10am Family Music | 10am Cycles | 10am Cycles | 10am Cycles - CLASS IS FULL |
| 11am Babies | 11am Babies | 11am Babies | 11am Babies |
Class Descriptions:
*Note: All classes are for grownup and child to attend together. Pick the level that seems most suited for your child developmentally and where they would succeed, rather than sticking strictly to the age parameters.
1. Family Music: Forty minute toddler class, typically for ages 16 months through three years old. Involves child independently moving in macro and micro ways primarily via opposites like stomping vs. tip-toeing, playing our instruments smoothly vs. short and disconnected, etc. Activities include circle and partner dances, grownups and children encouraged to join in singing throughout, lap rides, lullabies, and exposure to many kinds of early childhood instruments.
Cost breakdown:
Tuition for 14 weeks: $240
"Play With Me" materials include song book, CD, and jingle bells: $35.25
Sales Tax 10%: $3.52
Total: $278.77
2. Cycles of Seasons: Forty minute class, typically for three to five year olds. This class emphasizes exploring our imaginations together, whether through going on a make-believe visit to the farmers fair, or getting our boots on for a day of pretend sledding. Verbal storytelling is also a treasured element of the class, so an attention span of at least two minutes is ideal. Other activities include singing throughout, dancing, and focused listening and identification (via animal cards).
Cost breakdown:
Tuition for 14 weeks: $245 ($17.50/class)
"Wind Dancers 1 and 2" materials include two song books and two CDs, 12 featured animal cards: $43.25
Sales Tax 10%: $4.32
Total: $292.57
3. Babies: Forty minute class, typically for newborns through 15 months. In this class, the grownups are the ones moving around with their babe in arms rather than the children expected to be mobile. Grownups are the main students! Activites include lots of singing, circle dances, tickles, and instrumental play. Find support and encouragement here through making connections with other parents in the area!
Cost breakdown:
Tuition for 14 weeks: $240
"Babies 1" materials include drawstring bag, song book, two rhythm sticks, shaker, CD, scarf: $41.50
Sales Tax 10%: $4.15
Total: $285.65
| Ages of Children | Class Name/Days & Times |
| Newborns - 15 Months | Family Music for Babies
Fall Session- September 6th- December 17th
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| 16 months- 3 years old | Family Music for Toddlers
Fall Session- September 6th- December 17th
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| Ages 3-5 Years | Cycle of Seasons
Fall Session- September 6th- December 17th
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