History
of Kindermusik
Founded in Germany during the
1960s, a group of music
educators collaborated to create
a program for children to
experience music in a joyful
environment prior to instruction
in a formal setting. The program
was translated and adapted for
American families in the 1970s.
Kindermusik was revised in the
1980s to be inclusive of a more
culturally diverse audience.
Under the direction of Dr.
Jonathan Crutchfield, our School
of Fine Arts became affiliated
and individual instructors
licensed to offer Kindermusik in
1997. Veteran educators Laura
Cooper and John Echols
originally directed the program.
Their vision and passion was
instrumental in the program’s
growth and is shared by the
present Directors. The program
currently holds the designation
of Kindermusik Maestro,
Recognized for Exceptional
Service.
Curricula
Kindermusik provides music
education based on four distinct
age groups through Village, Our
Time, Imagine That!, and Young
Child. Each age group has a
curriculum designed to meet the
individual needs of these
developmental stages. The
classes are planned to provide a
new experience each semester so
that no single child has to
repeat a theme. High quality
materials are created and
revised on an ongoing basis to
provide the most current,
research-based, process oriented
and child centered program that
incorporates parents in the
interactive learning
environment. Parents of
homeschool students might be
particularly interested in the
Young Child curriculum as a
music credit. During our spring
and fall semesters, each age
group follows a 15 week
curriculum. Summer Adventures
Kamps are offered as a 5-lesson
kamp during various weeks of the
summer months. The summer kamps
are also based on the different
developmental stages of babies,
toddlers, preschoolers, and
school age children through age
5.
Faculty
(Meet Our Educators)
Our music educators are licensed
professionals who genuinely care
about our program and the
families in our program. They
give 100% of their time,
talents, and energy in their
classes each week so that our
families will have a rewarding,
fun learning experience. Our
program emphasizes the
Kindermusik Foundations of
Learning while providing a safe,
enjoyable, wonderful time of
parent/child bonding. Our
Kindermusik ministry also
provides us, the faculty, with
opportunities to serve the
children, parents, and other
caregivers that enter our doors
on a regular basis.
Location
Click here for our Church Campus
Map in PDF format
Centrally located in downtown
Chattanooga near the Creative
Discovery Museum off Highway 27,
our church is beside the YMCA at
the foot of Cameron Hill.
Parking is free and our spacious
rooms enhance the safety of our
children and provide a
comfortable environment for our
parents and caregivers.
Enrollment
Each enrollment period is for a
full semester - however, we do
accept prorated late
enrollments- and we offer
“trial” classes if you would
like to try a Kindermusik class
before making a semester
commitment. Multiple classes for
each age group are offered
Monday through Wednesday for 15
weeks, including mornings,
afternoons, and evenings. We
hope each interested family will
find class times that fit into
their busy weekly schedule. Sibling care may also
be available for a fee per
family. Class placements are
filled on a first come, first
paid basis. You can register
your children for Kindermusik
through our program by
completing and mailing the
appropriate registration forms
and payment to:
First
Baptist Church
Attention:
Kindermusik
401 Gateway Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37402 |
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If
you cannot find a day or time
that is convenient, please
notify us and we will attempt to
schedule a class based on your
needs and our staff
availability. Let us hear from
you!
Beyond Kindermusik
Although Kindermusik provides a
learning environment from birth
through age seven, we have
created additional opportunities
for you and your child to
continue your music education.
The School of Fine Arts at First
Baptist Church extends quality
musical and arts instruction
through private lessons and
classroom formats for adults and
children. Private instruction by
some of the most highly
qualified musicians and creative
artists in the Chattanooga area
is offered in Voice, Piano,
Organ, Guitar (Chordal,
Classical and Bass), Orchestral
Instruments and Conducting.
Click Here for More Information
on the FBC School of Fine Arts |
