For more than 115 years, Settlement has provided the Greater Philadelphia region with the highest quality education in music, dance, and the creative arts. We are one of the oldest and largest community schools of the arts in the nation. By providing financial aid to more than 60% of our student population, we ensure that arts education is accessible to all, from as young as 6 months to age 99.
Regardless of age, background, ability, or economic circumstances, there is a place for you at Settlement. Our significant reach, inclusive programming, and exceptional faculty ensure that any student can find a creative home at Settlement.
Encouraging Creativity in our Youngest Learners!
Structured as a music class for parents/caregivers and children ages 6 months to 3 years, Music Playshop offers creative and rhythmic movement, beginning folk dance, and playful games with rhymes and sounds.
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CHILDREN’S MUSIC WORKSHOP
Building Confidence through Music and Movement
For children ages 3 to 4, the focus is on gaining independence and competence with basic music and movement skills, forming their own music-making community, and exploring learning concepts in greater depth. For children ages 4 and older, the focus is on developing beginning theory skills, ear training, notation, and musical development through singing, creative expression, and body movement, and beginning ensemble work using specially designed percussion instruments.
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Creative Movement
Young children (ages 3 to 5) will engage their imaginations and curiosity in fun and exciting movement activities that will help them develop physically, emotionally, and socially. Classes arranged according to level and age.
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