FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 6, 2006

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119, lisa.lacher@drake.edu

TUNEFUL TUESDAYS PROGRAM AT DRAKE BEGINS JAN. 24

The Drake University Community School of Music is offering two 12-week musical experiences for young children beginning Tuesday, Jan. 24. Tuneful Tuesdays features “Musical Mice” for children ages 3 through 5 (pre-Kindergarten) and “Music Explorers” for children ages 5 (enrolled in Kindergarten) through age 7.

Francine Griffith, a musician and music educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience, is the instructor for both classes.

“We explore the fundamentals of music — with an emphasis on fun — in a nurturing environment through age-appropriate activities such as vocal exploration, singing, moving, listening, playing percussion instruments, storytelling and pretend play,” Griffith says. “These classes are an exceptional opportunity for parents and children to discover the joy that music brings.”

Both classes meet in Drake’s Harmon Fine Arts Center, 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue. “Musical Mice” will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:05 p.m. A caregiver must accompany each child. Tuition is $138. The class is limited to eight students.

“Music Explorers” will meet from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays. A caregiver’s presence is optional. Tuition is $156. This class is limited to 12 students.

For more information and registration, call Christine Schneider at the Drake University Community School of Music at (515) 271-4011.

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