The THEME for the WINTER SESSION is:

The BEAUTIFUL MUSIC of BACH

Venture “Bach” in time to discover the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. His music, his children and, of course, his love of coffee!

CAREGIVER-and-ME Class

The Do Re... ME! Caregiver-and-Me classes offer young children, ages 1 - 4, and their caregivers, the opportunity to experience the pleasures of group music-making. Classes explore the fundamental elements of music; including rhythm, melody, harmony, tempo, dynamics, articulation, musical terms and notation. The instrument families of the orchestra are presented creatively as the children learn about the lives and music of various composers through stories, books and pictures. Very quickly the students learn to identify the different sounds/timbre of various orchestral instruments and to recognize the musical examples from the composers that were studied. They will confidently execute basic rhythms, musical terminology, solfeggio and more. Through live instrument demonstrations, singing melodies together and playful movement activities, each session incorporates percussion instruments, engaging props, and storytelling experiences.

CHILDREN AGES 1 - 4 and their GROWN-UP

Winter term classes run January 15 through March 5

8-WEEK SESSION FEE: $224

WEDNESDAYS in the CHAPEL ROOM:

10 - 10:45am

All classes require one adult guardian to attend, supervise, and participate in music making with their child/ren. Siblings are permitted only if registered in the same class

REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out the registration form below:

Do Re...ME! winter 2025 registration form

Parent/ Guardian Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone number

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Name of Child

First Name

Last Name

Age of Child

Select a Class

Caregiver-and-me Class, ages 1 – 4 with one caregiver Wednesdays 10 - 10:45am WINTER SESSION: 8 classes, CHAPEL ROOM Jan 15 - March 5

Caregiver-and-me class

Class Fees and Location

Caregiver-and-me: $224 There is a 20% discount given for siblings Payment is by email Interac transfer only to tova@doreme.ca All classes are 45 minutes in length. All classes take place at the Trinity St. Paul’s Centre, located at 427 Bloor Street West (just west of Spadina).

Method of Payment

email INTERAC e-Transfer to: tova@doreme.ca

INTERAC e-Transfer

Do Re… ME! REQUIRED POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS

1. EXPRESS CONSENT for CEM's (commercial electronic message): I hereby agree to receive electronic messages (via email) from Do Re… ME!. All email addresses on file will receive email communication from Do Re… ME!. 2. ASSUMPTION of RISK: I hereby certify that my child/children is/are in good physical condition and able to participate fully in the Do Re… ME! class for which she/he/they is/are registered. 3. RELEASE of LIABILITY: I hereby release Do Re… ME! and its teachers from liability in case of accident or injury howsoever caused. Do Re… ME! Is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal property. 4. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: All current medical conditions and those requiring medication have been disclosed to the teacher. I understand that in the event that of a medical emergency, a representative of Do Re… ME! will notify me as soon as possible at the phone number I have provided. In the event that I cannot be contacted to provide consent, I hereby authorize a representative of Do Re… ME! to give consent for any medical treatment that may be required for my child. I understand the representative of Do Re… ME! will use her best judgment in obtaining such service for our child and that I will be responsible for any reasonably related expense. 5. PAYMENT POLICIES: Fees are payable in full, by INTERAC e-Transfer only. There is a 20% discount given for siblings. Any student who withdraws from the class prior to 2 weeks before the start of term will be refunded, minus the registration fee of $25. Please note that no refunds will be given after the class session has begun. 6. CLASS CANCELATION POLICY Do Re… ME! reserves the right to cancel any class if there is insufficient enrollment. If no alternative class is suitable, Do Re… ME! will provide a full refund. Do Re… ME! reserves the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, illness, studio issues, etc). If a class is cancelled you will be contacted by phone and/or email. In this case, a replacement class will be offered, if scheduling permits, or a refund for the missed class will be given. 7. MEDIA RELEASE Students enrolled in Do Re... ME! may be occasionally videotape and/or photographed for promotional purposes. If I plan to publish any photo or video of a student, the parent is always notified first. By enrolling in Do Re... ME! you automatically consent to the above. If you do not consent to the above, please send me an email (tova@doreme.ca).

Consent

Please check a box:

I AGREE to all of the above policies and agreements

All classes are 45 minutes in length. There is a 20% discount given for siblings. Payment is by email Interac transfer only to tova@doreme.ca

Do Re... ME! does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Any and every child is welcome in our classes and are encouraged to enroll

Classes take place at The TRINITY ST. PAUL’S CENTRE, 427 Bloor Street West

The below classes, Caregiver-and-me Class for Extraordinary Children (ages 1 - 4), and Kindergarten Drop-off Class are currently not being offered. However, if you are interested in registering your child in either of these classes, please get in touch through the contact form. If there is enough interest to meet the required number of participants, I will make every effort to run the class(es).

CLASS for EXTRAORDINARY CHILDREN

Music is universal. The interactive nature of music is truly transformative and has the capacity to reach ALL children. Any child is welcome to attend Do Re... ME! for Extraordinary Children. This mixed-age class is kept small (5 – 6 children max) and is geared to support special needs learners who may have physical and/or developmental challenges. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers, ages 1 - 4, and their caregivers, will experience the pleasures of group music-making while exploring the fundamental elements of music. The class includes singing songs together, recognizing and matching pitch, finding the beat, movement and coordination activities, playing a wide variety of rhythmic instruments as well as live instrument demonstrations. Besides aiding to develop gross and fine motor function, cognitive skills, concentration and eye-hand co-ordination, these activities aim to facilitate interaction, communication, and grow confidence and social comfort through participation in sharing and turn-taking activities with their peers. The instrument families of the orchestra are presented while exploring music from various genres and composers through stories, props and pictures. The goal of this class is to stimulate learning and promote responsiveness through the joyful making and sharing of music together.

KINDERGARTEN DROP-OFF CLASS

The Do Re... ME! kindergarten drop-off classes are designed to introduce children ages 4 through 6 to the fundamentals of music, including:

melody and harmony
singing in a round/canon
ear training/solfeggio singing and identifying the corresponding hand symbols
introduction to musical terminology
the musical alphabet
the musical staff and note location and notation
rhythmic solfeggio and notation
exploration of the instrument families of the orchestra
introduction to the music and lives of major classical music composers as well as other musical genres

The essentials of musicianship are introduced in a fun, playful approach, incorporating songs, various percussion instruments, engaging props and games. Students explore the elements of music through group singing, rhythmic movement, discussion, improvisations, and conducting. Hands-on experience with live instruments, most often violin and cello, is a regular part of the classes.

Creatively incorporating aspects of the Suzuki method, primarily the "twinkle rhythms" and core beginner Suzuki repertoire, the curriculum serves as a foundation for future musical training and/or instrumental study. Each semester is designed to build upon the last but also welcomes newcomers at any point.