I got a feeling!

To Serve.

Future Leaders - Kindermusik Graduates.

Can't decide whether to enroll . . . watch this.

Is Jenny watching this blog?

My mom made our clothes and often dressed us as triplets although there is 4 years between us. I don't remember having an aversion to it until we were in California. All dressed in coral tunics, clamdigger pants and kerchiefs. I would love to see that picture now . . . The older kids just got to wear what they wanted.

Its a long winter - and we are more than just music!

SEE OUR WINTER SCHEDULE HERE

76 Trombones for our Young Child class

Nice shots of the whole brass family!

Birds sing AND write music - listen and watch

PLAY KINDERMUSIK!

We are extremely pleased and excited to introduce you to
Kindermusik's brand new e-music site:

http://play.kindermusik.com!

On this new site you can listen to and download new music
Browse by tracks, ages, albums, themes style
Send an e-card (with music)
See how parents and children rate a song.

It is really fun - check it out.

Grassy grass grass

Here is a recitation of a favorite poem we share in the FEATHERS (Village) class. Many of you have probably wondered about the recording, not like our others, but scratchy and old. Owned and borrowed from the Smithsonian, activist and artist Woody Guthrie performs it for us. Aiden performs it here, enjoy!

The Word on the Street: GLOCKENSPIEL

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CHECK OUT THE WORD ON THE STREET

PARENTS PICK

For Music Class
in Minneapolis

We are thrilled to have been nominated by PARENTS CONNECT website as one of the BEST MUSIC CLASSES in the Minneapolis area. We would love your vote just click the PARENTS PICK icon above to cast your vote.

This is not like November voting - here you can vote EVERYDAY from now until July 15. Right now we are in first place!! Thanks for you supporting Kindermusik of the Valley - we love passing Kindermusik through to you everyday!

Kindermusik is good for your heart

For years, Miller, a research cardiologist, has been studying the effects of happiness -- or things that make people happy -- on our hearts. He began his research with laughter, and found watching funny movies and laughing at them could actually open up blood vessels, allowing blood to circulate more freely.

Miller thought, if laughter can do that, why not music? So, he tested the effects of music on the cardiovascular system. "Turns out music may be one of the best de-stressors -- either by playing or even listening to music," said Miller.

Read more HERE

(thanks Careyanne)

Musical Raindrops.

April showers bring more than flowers with this amazing composition tool "Not only is it fun but it is almost impossible to make something that doesn't sound lovely." Try out the Lullatone here. Thanks for the tip Merry!

BOYS ALMANAC

do you have boys? or girls? no kidding this is a cute website. Lots to do in the great outdoors. Fun surprises and good insight. Click the picture above to travel there.

Burnsville Drumline Wins State Competition!

Lorelei and Tucker at the conclusion of a winning drum line season at Burnsville High School!

Happy Birthday Elizabeth!

. . . here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)

an excerpt. e.e. cummings

Happy Birthday dear sister, happy birthday to you.

Music brings joy for LIFE!

Thanks to Kindermusik Educator Karen Schanerberger for this inspiration.

Special Events in March

Our first ever Parent's Seminar - How your child thinks, learns, loves and sings - was a big hit. So much so - that by popular demand it will happen again in April. Will keep you posted on the date and time.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PAJAMA JAM is coming up - Tuesday March 17 (of course) at 6:30. Join Helen as we explore, sing, dance, and play to all the Celtic Music the Kindermusik library has to offer - and there is a lot! This is a FAMILY CLASS - great for all ages! FREE! (but space is limited)

Please contact Helen to reserve your spot

Happy Birthday Mr. Presidents

There was a great story on NPR this morning about what President Lincoln would have loaded onto his ipod (if he had one). He had eclectic taste in music from "Dixie" to Opera. Learn more HERE