Sunday, March 11, 2012

LPM Recital

Each year, my Let's Play Music classes prepare and look forward to our annual end of the year recital. This year is unique, in that the recital will consist of just my students (not combined with other teachers, as in the past) and the recital will be comprised of all 3 years of students. Parents and students will be able to view the whole scope of the program through the 3 classes of performances. The 3rd year students will be performing their own composition which is the culminating accomplishment of the Let's Play Music program! 

Mark your calendars now for:
Thursday, May 3rd @ 6:30pm
5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

{2011 - Layla 1st year, Me & Gavin 2nd year}

Because all 3 years of classes will be performing, here are some things to keep in mind.

We are not a performing group, so the purpose of the recital is to showcase what we have learned over the year and provide an opportunity for each child to perform for an audience in an ensemble.

Helpful Reminders:
1. Parents and students should plan to stay for the ENTIRE evening of performances. The recital should be about 45 minutes long.
2. Arrive early (20-30 minutes) to secure your seat and help your child prepare and not feel rushed.
3. Attire for students should be clean and "dressy".  Slacks and button up shirts for boys and dresses for girls are appropriate.
4. Bring any instruments and/or books needed for performance.
5. Refrain from talking during the performance and be sure to silence cell phones.
6. Picture taking and video taping is permitted, but be mindful of those around you watching the performance.
7. If smaller children are struggling with sitting or staying relatively quiet, please take them into the hall or back of the room until they are able to return quietly.
8. Applause is welcome and loved by the students. Give applause often and generously!
9. Feel free to invite any family and friends to watch the performance!

I think that's it for now! Let me know if you have any questions. 
I look forward to this special evening of music!


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Sound Beginnings!


It's finally here.... 



Let me introduce you to 
Let's Play Music's newest curriculum addition: 

Our newest curriculum designed for 2-4 year old children. Where moms and kids learn to play and interact in a nurturing, loving way. Folk songs, finger plays, story books, and circle games delight children as they have for centuries. Leave the digital, plastic world behind and come to a place where human touch is the best teacher. Nestled safely in beautiful music, is the curriculum that is a sound beginning.


Children learn best when they feel loved and nurtured. This fact is the core of the Sound Beginnings philosophy. Sound Beginnings provides the structure for natural play between a mother and her child. Taking us back to days before electronic stimulus, buttons and screens, Sound Beginnings gives the mother the tools to connect with her child on an intimate, playful level. These tools, both musical and literary, provide a solid framework for a child to learn, thrive and flourish.

See the Let's Play Music website to read more about how we involve full body movement in our teaching & use music to teach music in a group setting! All of this is accomplished within a fun and play based curriculum!
Classes will begin this Fall and I am currently taking wait list applicants. I anticipate these classes to fill up quickly, so email me your info if you are interested!
~Allison
allibrowning@gmail.com