• What is included in the total cost for a Kindermusik semester? 

Everything.  The total cost for a class includes registration, all materials, and tuition for the entire semester.

• Are there discounts for siblings? 

Yes.  If you are enrolling more than one sibling in the same class, you will receive a discount for the second sibling.  Call to make payment arrangements.

• May I bring my other children to my child's class? 

Limited class sizes and unique class settings mean that we are unable to accomadate non-enrolled siblings.  However, if your child is enrolled in another Kindermusik class (or a Kindermusik graduate) and can sit quietly during their siblings class, feel free to bring them. 

• What about inclement weather? 

Kindermusik by Sarah Parrish follows the Maryville City School system in case of inclement weather.  If Maryville City Schools close, we close, too. 

• What about make-up classes? 

Cancelled classes will be made-up and the parent will be given ample notice of the make-up classes.

• Why do we let the kids choose how they want to participate?  

Kindermusik is a "child-centered" program.  That means that in class, we want to allow children to lead their own learning.  So if Johnny wants to participate by simply observing 6 weeks in a row or if Suzy likes to participate by running around the activity (or inside the activity) it's okay!  Really, it is!

I know it's difficult when a child doesn't appear to be participating, or isn't participating as we would like them to, but here's what we should ask ourselves:

                1.  Do I see my child watching or listening to the activity, even  if he didn't participate in the traditional way?

                2.  Does my child go home and mimic activities done in class?

                3.  Does my child look forward to Kindermusik?

If the answer to these questions is YES, then your child is getting the full advantage of the Kindermusik class experience!  THERE IS NO WRONG WAY TO DO KINDERMUSIK!

•  When do I let her run and when do I pull her in?

What a hard question!  The answer lies in the questions above.  Is your child watching or listening, even while she is running?  If so, as long as she isn't being a distraction to the rest of the class or endangering anyone, it's fine to let her run!  Better yet, get up and engage her as she runs/jumps/twirls!  What is important in class is that you, the parent, are engaging with your child.  Your child needs to see that "Mommy/Daddy likes to do music with me and I get to choose how we do it!"