Objectives of the Early Childhood Music Courses are to help and to develop young children to discover the joys of music, to understand the fundamentals of music, to introduce instrumental play and, most of all, to enjoy music as an art form and as a means of self expression.
The Early Childhood Music Courses are carefully structured to include rhythm development, pitch development, understanding music notation, instrumental play, singing, movement, constructive listening and music appreciation.
The courses are conducted in a group to nurture interactive learning with peers and develop early skill set of ensemble playing. Children will also gain greater self confidence and ability for self expression, develop focused concentration and eye-hand coordination, and nurture creativity.
Young students are given the opportunity to perform at the end of term, regular Lunchtime Concerts, and Allegro’s annual events.
Extra curriculum activities that complement the Early Childhood Music Courses are the Junior Choir, keyboard ensembles, and the Allegro Prep Ensemble.
The Allegro Toddler Music Course is creatively designed for young children between 18 months to 2 and a half years old. Parent and child attend a 45 minutes group session weekly, participating in numerous musical activities filled with action and fun songs, and listening games.
The course aims to guide and develop the child’s music appreciation in a fun and enjoyable way, and also provide an environment to foster a closer bond between parent and child through music. The child will develop basic music elements such as rhythm, movement and singing through the sessions.
Benefits of the Allegro Toddler Music Course include having an encouraging introduction to learning and gaining musical independence; and develop confidence, co-operation and self-expression through a fun group environment.
Duration of the course is 2 – 4 terms, and course fees are payable per term (each term consists of 10 sessions).
The Allegro Senior Toddler Music Course is creatively designed for young children between 2 and a half years old to 3 and a half years old, and also young students who progress from the Toddler Music Course. Parent and child attend a 45 minutes group session weekly, participating in numerous musical activities filled with action and fun songs, and listening games.
The Senior Toddler Music Course aims to guide and develop the child’s music appreciation in a fun and enjoyable way, and also provide an environment to foster a closer bond between parent and child through music. The child will develop basic music elements such as rhythm, movement and singing through the sessions. The violin and piano are introduced at this level.
Duration of the course is 2 – 4 terms, course fees are payable per term, (consists of 10 sessions).
The Allegro Music Foundation Course is a one year program specially designed for children from ages 4 to 5. The program is divided into four terms, each term lasting three months. Children will attend an hour group lesson weekly.
The course aims to allow children to discover the joys of music, to understand the fundamentals of music, and to enjoy music as an art and means of self-expression. The child will develop active listening, learn fundamental musical notation, develop music appreciation from an early age, enjoy singing and playing instruments, and foster rhythm and pitch development.
Benefits of the Allegro Music Foundation Music Course include having a sound foundation for musical specialisation in the future; develop better listening, concentration and co-ordination skills; and nurture interactive learning with peers.
Duration of the course is 4 terms, and course fees are payable per term (consists of 10 sessions).
The Allegro Prep Piano Course is a one year program for children who are graduates of the Allegro Music Foundation Course. This course is also suitable for children with minimal music background who are quick learners and demonstrate great enthusiasm to learn.
The course aims to introduce an enjoyable experience for young children when learning the piano, to develop the student’s musical understanding skills and knowledge, develop a good foundation for technical development in the future, develop solo and ensemble playing skills, and to nurture a musical interest through a fun and creative environment.
The Prep Piano Course is divided into 4 terms with each term lasting 3 months. Students will attend an hour group lesson per week. Benefits of the course include having a sound foundation for musical specialisation in the future; develop better self-confidence and self-expression, concentration and co-ordination skills; and nurture interactive learning with peers.
The Happy Strings Course is an introductory group strings course for young beginners. The program is suitable for children who are graduates from the other Allegro group courses or students with minimal music background who are quick learners and demonstrate a keen enthusiasm to learn the violin or cello.
The course aims to allow children to discover the joys of making music on string instruments, develop good posture and bow hold from young, understand fundamental note reading, develop rhythmic recognition, active listening and playing as a solo performer and perform as part of an ensemble to develop coordination ability.
The Happy Strings Course is divided into 8 terms with each term lasting for 10 weeks. Students will attend 1 hour group lesson per week. Benefits of the course include having a sound foundation for musical specialisation in the future; develop better self-confidence and self-expression, concentration and co-ordination skills; and nurture interactive learning with peers.