Level 1—
Level 1 Rhythm and Tonal Activities provide the foundation for all music learning. Activities engage parents and children in listening, singing, moving, and playing, while saturating a variety of meters and tonalities. Play Songs provide delightful songs for day-to-day activities. Level 1 Activities are introduced in Class 1, and continue thereafter with content of increasing difficulty.
Level 2—
Level 2 builds on Level 1 Activities, introducing playful activities with Rhythm Dialogue, Resting Tone, Macro/Micro beats, Tonal Dialogue, and increasing movement. New dimensions and music content invite active participation while developing music learning. Art Songs are introduced in Level 2, offering more sophisticated song literature that complements the delightful Play Songs. Level 2 Activities are introduced in CCS Classes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and continue thereafter with more difficult content.
Level 3—
Level 3 builds on previous levels, introducing Rhythm and Tonal Syllables and Rhythm and Tonal Discrimination Activities. Adding Rhythm and Tonal Syllables to the playful Rhythm and Tonal Activities of Level 2 takes children into a higher level of music learning, setting the stage for the more difficult Discrimination Activities. Art Songs, Play Songs, and Gem Songs provide rich song literature for this stage of development. Level 3 Activities are introduced in CCS Classes 6, 7, 8, and 9 and continue thereafter with more difficult content.
Level 4—
Level 4 builds on previous levels, introducing reading music to children, much as we read storybooks to children. Music reading is done with Rhythm and Tonal Syllables presented in Level 3 Activities, taking children into a higher level of music learning. Reading music to children develops the readiness for music reading, just as reading storybooks to children develops pre-reading skills. Art Songs, Play Songs and Gem Songs continue to provide music to grow on. Level 4 Activities are introduced in Classes 10, 11, and 12, and continue thereafter with content of increasing difficulty. |
