First Steps in Music
Read Nothing Simple About a Lullaby to learn more about Dr. Feierabend’s approach and how musical experiences in the first five years can change the way a person learns during later stages in life.First Steps is a unique introduction to musical expression and creative movement for children, newborn up to five years of age. The classes have been carefully designed by Dr. John Feierabend, a national leader in early childhood education.
The goal of the First Steps in Music classes is to enable all children to reach their full potential through involvement in informal music and movement activities. From free play with percussion instruments to organized songs, rhymes and games, these sessions:
- Inspire children to listen, feel and move to music
- Stimulate a child's imagination through songs and movement
- Encourage constructive social interactions with other children and their families
- Are incredibly fun for kids and parents
First Steps is taught by Connie Greenwood at the University of Hartford Campus and Diana Brandt in Simsbury. Classes are offered for newborns and children up to five years of age.
2011-2012 Classes
| Class |
Time |
Day |
Location |
Tuition |
| Infant/Toddler (birth-29 months) |
5:00-5:45 pm |
Tuesday |
Main Campus |
$190 |
| Nursery/Preschool (30 months-5 yrs) |
6:00-7:00 pm |
Tuesday |
Main Campus |
$237 |
| Infant/Toddler (birth-29 months) |
9:35-10:20 am |
Friday |
Main Campus |
$190 |
| Nursery/Preschool (30 months-5 yrs) |
10:25-11:25 am |
Friday |
Main Campus |
$237 |
| Infant/Toddler (birth-29 months) |
8:45-9:30 am |
Saturday |
Main Campus |
$190 |
| Toddler (13-29 months) |
9:35-10:20 am |
Saturday |
Main Campus |
$190 |
| Nursery (30-42 months) |
10:25-11:20 am |
Saturday |
Main Campus |
$220 |
| Preschool (3.5 - 5 years) |
11:25-12:25 pm |
Saturday |
Main Campus |
$237 |
Each class is offered in three sessions of 10 classes.
Fall Session
September 6, 2011-November 12, 2011
Winter Session
December 3, 2011-March 10, 2012 (main campus)
Spring Session
March 13, 2012-June 9, 2012
Spring Early Registration Deadline: March 1, 2012
Please see the
registration or
billing pages for more information on Community Division policies.
For more information, contact the Hartt Community Division office at (860) 768-4451 or at
harttcomm@hartford.edu.