Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) Program

For newborns and young children up to approximately 36 months.

Description

Scientific research confirms that music in the first three years of life stimulates physical, social and intellectual growth. STES carefully designed this program to use music, movement, activities and children’s books to encourage early growth in language and reading readiness. This program also helps children develop rhythmic, melodic awareness, memory and life/social skills.

Strong emphasis on aural development (Mother Tongue Approach)
Strong emphasis on rhythmic pattern and steady beat recognition
Strong emphasis on harmony & ensemble playing
use of percussion instruments (Orff-Schulwerk)
singing using solfege (Kodaly)
movement & dance (Dalcroze)
involving parents in the learning process (Suzuki method- parents are learning partners for their children)

Program Structure

34 weekly group sessions runs from September to June. Sessions include classroom, special event(s), and concert performance(s)
Class duration: 60 minutes
Each child must be accompanied by one parent/adult relative.
Partial program enrollment and pro-rated fees will be available for students who register into this program part-way through the school year.

Program Fees

Annual Tuition: $499
Registration Fee*: $107
Volunteer Commitment Deposits*: $60
*per family fee

Schedule

Please call office (403)-243-3113 or email @ stes@suzukitalented.org for class schedules.

Shaping Character from the Start