Schaumburg Christian School

Musical Maestros and Little Virtuosos

Enrolling now for Musical Maestro (3's and 4’s).  Please obtain an enrollment form from the Annex Receptionist or download an enrollment form.

Little Virtuosos (5's) classes are enrolling now.  Enrollment forms may be picked up in the school office or can be downloaded from this site.

Musical Maestros (3 and 4 year old program)

The Musical Maestro program is designed to build a strong musical foundation through:

  • Story telling
  • Active Movement
  • Dramatic Expression

Students Will Learn How to:

  • Sing simple songs on pitch
  • Tap a steady beat
  • Count and tap different timing patterns
  • Learn note names and their values
  • Recognize the names and sounds of musical instruments
  • Experience increased vocabulary and fine motor skill awareness

Types of Instruments We Use for Rhythmic Exercises:

  • Egg shakers
  • Jingle bells
  • Rhythm sticks
  • Buffalo drum
  • Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Boom whackers

Musical Maestro is not a piano program. Schaumburg Christian School does not offer piano lessons until a child reaches the first grade. In first grade a child is able to take a pre-piano group lesson. The musical maestro program builds the necessary musical foundation prior to a child taking an individualized instrument.

Little Virtuosos (5 year olds)

Little Virtuosos is designed to develop a strong musical foundation by helping children learn about musical concepts, vocabulary, and music history in a fun, hands-on environment.

Note: This is not a piano program. SCS does not offer individualized instruction to children of Kindergarten age. Piano instruction begins with a group lesson in first grade. This program builds the necessary musical foundation prior to individualized instruction. Students in Little Virtuosos do not receive a grade.

Some of the Instruments We Use:

  • Resonator bars
  • Egg shakers
  • Rhythm sticks
  • Glockenspiels
  • Cymbal
  • Buffalo drum
  • Boom whackers
  • Exposure to various musical instruments and the sounds they make

Class Structure

  • Singing simple songs (once a week for 30 minutes)
  • Rhythmic activity with various percussion instruments
  • Active movement
  • Term of the week (forte, piano, etc)
  • Practice rhythm patterns
  • Composer
  • Music Listening