WHY CHIMES
Introducing children to music during one of the most
integral phases of growth and development
ChIMES NURTURES
ChIMES nurtures the vital stage of early childhood growth and development spanning from birth
to age 5 through engaging music sessions that foster family bonds, promote learning at home,
and lay the foundation for future musical exploration.
The program offers a range of unique benefits to you and your family:
EXCLUSIVE ChIMES CURRICULUM
Delve into a thoughtfully crafted curriculum backed by research, offering supplemental materials like songbooks, curated playlists, and rhythm cards to enrich your musical journey.
TEACHING ARTISTS & GUEST MUSICIANS
Experienced and Qualified Teaching Artists
Our wonderful team of Teaching Artists brings a wealth of expertise from various professional backgrounds, including music, early childhood education, and bilingualism, ensuring a rich and engaging learning experience.
Meet Guest Musicians and their Instruments
Immerse your little ones in the world of music as talented KeyNote/SDYS student and staff musicians, along with ChIMES parents, showcase their instruments in class. It's an unparalleled opportunity for children to explore different instrument families (wind, string, brass, percussion) and sounds firsthand.
EARLY LEARNING & SKILL DEVELOPMENT
ChIMES classes help children develop a range of important skills:
- Foundational musical skills through singing, rhythm activities, instrument play, and introduction to basic music theory and notation
- Gross and fine motor skills through dance, large and small movement activities, and hands-on instrument play
- Social skills through interaction with peers and adults, turn-taking, sharing, cooperation, and group participation activities
- School readiness and pre-literacy skills, gained through a range of developmentally appropriate activities, songs, chants, rhythms, visuals, props, and supplemental materials
WELCOMING & INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Join a vibrant community where diversity is celebrated, and bonds are formed. Engage actively with fellow parents, caregivers, and families, contributing to a culturally enriching experience that embraces languages, traditions, and backgrounds from around the world.
NURTURE A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF MUSIC
WITH KEYNOTE'S "CRADLE TO COLLEGE" PATHWAYS
From ChIMES, to Music Discovery, to SDYS youth orchestra ensembles, our programs pave the way for your child's musical exploration. As you journey together through song, dance, play, and learning, you're laying the foundation for a lifetime of musical joy and discovery.
Let ChIMES set the tone as you and your child explore a world of musical wonder, growth, and connection!