Make-Up Scheduler

If you have missed your regularly scheduled class, use our online Make-Up Scheduler to find a make up class that fits your schedule. You can search for potential make-up classes by class time/day, location, teacher or availability. You can also use the Make-Up Scheduler if you know in advance that you are going to miss a class. We often see an end of semester rush so try to schedule your make-ups a early as possible. If you know you will not be attending the make-up class, please cancel it on the make up scheduler so another family can take the spot.

Make-Ups are available on a space availability basis and must be taken in your current semester. They cannot be carried-over into future semesters. If the scheduler tells you there are no spots available in a given class it means all available make-up spots for that class have been assigned; please try a different class time, day or location or check back later for more availability.

Information for Parents
The spring semester begins the week of April 7th and runs for 10 weeks. Please do your best to arrive to class on time – it will make your child's adjustment easier, and we do plan to start classes promptly.

The summer semester begins Tuesday, July 8th and runs for 6 weeks.

Holiday Cancellations:
Summer 2008 - None scheduled

Maintaining a Healthy Environment
Please do not attend class if your child is ill. Take advantage of our liberal make-up policy.
Minimize germs. The best defense against catching an illness is to wash both your hands and your child’s hands immediately after class.
Please do not bring snacks into the classroom. At least one child enrolled has a severe nut allergy and will react to “dust” from cookies or other snacks that have a minimal amount of a nut product in it. Bottles, cups and breastfeeding in class is fine when necessary.
Please do not wear perfume to class in Flemington as one of the instructors is allergic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do we do if a class is cancelled?
If we have to postpone for some unexpected reason (power outage, weather) , we will announce it on our voicemail at 908 735 5957, post it on the “class news” section of the home page, and attempt to contact the class participants. Usually we just tack the missed class on to the end of the semester.

Is it OK for more than one adult to come to class?
Both or either parent, grandparents or caregivers are welcome to attend class at any time – no need to ask. Whole family music making in your home is extremely valuable to your child's musical development, and attending class occasionally helps the other family members to join in at home.

May I Bring an Un-registered Sibling or Friend?
If you have an older child who is off school and you wish to bring him/her along to class, you should schedule it on the make-up scheduler so the class is not too crowded. The school-age kids are always a pleasure to have and such good role-models for the little ones. Siblings under 5 who are coming regularly need to be registered.
Often we have room in classes for you to bring a friend. A family can try a class with no obligation. Invite a friend to class early in the semester before make-ups get busy. Either use the make-up scheduler or call me and leave a message to make sure there is room in the class.

As a parent, what is my role in class?
Enhance your child's experience in class by remembering to sing, sing, sing. Your active participation is the key to your children learning and growing musically. Support the creation of a music only environment while in class by not talking to your children or other adults during the 45 minutes. Since it is difficult for a young child to mask out adult conversation please wait to socialize till after class, and instead contribute to the creation of a musical environment for the children to absorb.

Try not to give verbal directions. It can be tough to restrain the impulse to give your child directives such as "Do what she is doing, hold your instrument this way” but children respond best by just seeing and hearing you doing (and enjoying) it yourself! Wandering toddlers is fine, but If you want your child to come back to you, avoid calling to him from across the room. If necessary, redirect your child physically back to you or the circle. Of course watch out for your child’s safety, but mostly your job is to just relax, and have fun!

How should we use the Music Together Materials?
Play your CD at home and in the car as frequently as possible, especially during the first few weeks of class. Make it available to your child to listen to while she is playing or before nap or bedtime. Use the songbook to help you remember the songs or to play along if you play an instrument. Try using the songbook at storytime instead of a regular book, and sing through the songs as you go along. Looking at the printed notes on the page will help children understand that music is something that can be read, like words. Familiarization with notation will help them when they are more ready for formal music instruction, typically when they are school aged.

New Music Together parents receive a Parent Education Guide. During class your teacher will refer to topics and point out examples of things covered in the Guide. We are also happy to discuss your child's individual progress in obtaining musical competence at any time outside of class. If you are a returning student and it has been months or years since you have read the Parent Guide, reread it! You may be surprised how valuable it is, especially after having personal experience observing your child's music development.

Where can I buy some of the instruments we have in class?
Instruments are available for purchase for use at home or as gifts directly from http://musictogether.com/Store

May I bring a camera to class?
Parents occasionally bring cameras or video cameras to film their children in class. We also may video tape or take photos for educational or publicity purposes. Let me know if you do not want you or your child to be photographed. The best time to take photos is during the playalong so that you can model and sing throughout the rest of the class.

Do you offer gift certificates?
Gift certificates for any amount towards Music Together Family and Friends classes can be purchased at any time. It makes a nice baby shower or birthday gift. Grandparents love to buy these for holiday gifts. Let us know if you would like it sent directly to the recipient or to the purchaser.