Kindermusik in the UK and Ireland: News Archive
Kindermusik UK has 100 licensed educators - press release 28th October
In just 2 years the population of Kindermusik educators in the UK has grown to
over 100 as an increasing number of people have become trained to teach this
world leading music and movement programme for children. Educators are now
teaching in many towns in the England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland and even as
far as Gibraltar and the Channel Islands.
When asked the reason for its phenomenal growth - Vanessa Webb, Director
Kindermusik UK Ltd said "it's a combination of the demand parents have for a
high quality, thoroughly researched, proven programme and the fact that its a
low risk business proposition that provides flexible working. We have also built
up a tremendous supportive network of educators and strong training programme."
She believes that Kindermusik will continue to grow as the word spreads
-"Kindermusik is unique in the quality of the teaching and home materials
provided for families and in its broad range of curricula offered. There are
many areas where we still need teachers and there is certainly the demand out
there from parents!"
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Kindermusik - as mentioned in the national press !
"Its never too soon to introduce children to songs" - Kindermusik was
covered in the Daily Telegraph on October 14th in an article by Frances Childs
who attends Kindermusik Village classes with her baby in Wokingham. Click below
to see the article (nb you will need Acrobat reader to read the article)
Daily Telegraph
Click below for a cutting from Prima Baby and Pregnancy Magazine.
Prima Baby and Pregnancy
Kindermusik was recently featured in Mother and Baby magazine (July 2006) as an activity to take your child to in the summer holidays.
Ask your educator about Kindermusik gift vouchers.
Ideal for Christmas or any time of year. Vouchers available for single
classes or for a full course. Please speak to your local educator for details.
Janet Anderson was recently invited onto the “Jamie Owen” BBC Radio Wales
morning show to talk about the benefits of Kindermusik. With educators working
in both north and south Wales this was a brilliant opportunity for Kindermusik
to be recognised across Wales.
Jamie asked Janet about the history of Kindermusik, the ages involved, what
effect it has on the child, and played the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” which
showed that different types of music are included.
Janet teaches Kindermusik classes in Prestatyn in North Wales
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Early Learning and Kindermusik Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th October 2006
Early Learning Centre's around the country had a Grandparents 'Playtime' session
encouraging grandparents and their grandchildren to play on some of the new
range of toys in store for Christmas. Advertised in SAGA magazine it was a
chance to start some Christmas shopping! Kindermusik teachers supported various
stores and were able to demonstrate what goes on during a typical class with
singing, dancing and lots of instrument playalong ! Remember Kindermusik
classes make an excellent Christmas present, one that will last way past the
holiday season ! Watch out for 2007 when Kindermusik may be visiting stores
regularly for Kindermusik time !
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14 & 15 October 2006 - Kindermusik Exhibition at Little Ones Fair North West
Kindermusik was represented by Michele Quaresma and Jane Fay at the recently
held Little One's Fair at Haydock Park Racecourse. More than 3000 people
attended over the two days, and all had the chance to visit the Kindermusik
stand, see samples of the instruments used in Kindermusik sessions, and find out
more about the programme and the home materials used in the curricula. The
egg shakers and frog guiros generated much interest and the Free Prize Draw,
Kindermusik balloons and chocolate give-aways were well received by children and
adults alike! Two demonstrations were held on the Sunday. (Click on
the links above for pictures).
August 2006 - Family Learning Day Milton Keynes
Lynn Swain offered free Kindermusik demonstration classes (10 am to 5pm) as part of a Family Learning day in Middleton Hall (opposite John Lewis), Milton Keynes shopping centre on Monday 16th October. The theme of the day was 'discover your 5 senses.'
June 2006 - Kindermusik UK Seminar
Our third Kindermusik seminar: educators from all over the UK and Ireland and International Marketing from Kindermusik International, US, recently got together for a training day in Camberley along with baby Owen just 2 weeks old!
January 2006 - New curricula offered by Kindermusik
Ask your educator about the new programmes on offer by Kindermusik. These
include Kindermusik Family Time - the class for multiple siblings and
Kindermusik ABC for children ( aged 2 to 4 years) in a nursery or daycare
facility.
Kindermusik Family time (newborn and up)
In this multi-age, multi-child Kindermusik Family time class, you'll see how
music helps you family laugh together, share, take turns and how musical
learning really can be a family thing. How your little one watches the older one
and learns from him. How early exposure to rhythm and rhyme develops the skills
they need now and later in school. Unique home materials are designed to work
together to provide a fully integrated learning experience, one that helps your
children develop lasting learning skills. Each set includes - one hand puppet
and one finger puppet, two instruments, two story books, two CDs and the Sing,
Play and Grow activity book. Find out
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ABC, Music and Me (2 to 4s)
Children who are in nursery, playgroup, preschool and creches can now
participate in a 30 minute high quality music and movement programme without
their parents in attendance. Each lesson emphasises a different area of the
child's development - confidence, co-ordination, vocal expression, careful
listening and early exposure to reading skills. Weekly parent communication lets
a parent know what their child is learning. The home kit includes a full colour
family guide magazine, home CD and instrument every other month to allow the
learning and music making to continue at home.
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December 2005 - Competition Winner
The winner of the Xmas Kindermusik prize draw is Shelagh Jacks.
Shelagh attends Kate Pavey's classes in
Colchester with her daughter. Shelagh wins a goody bag of Kindermusik CDs,
instruments and kids t shirt. Well done, Shelagh !
Many of our our educators have been featured in local papers or national
magazines for the great work they are doing. See a selection of the
headlines below - click on the links for the cuttings !
Kate Pavey (from Colchester)
"Helping to Enhance Child Potential Using Music"
Sharon Boccacini and Helen Strong (from Henley / Caversham)
"Rythym is the Answer"
Sam Sewell (from Crawley) – Crawley Observer Feb 2005:
"Sure is a great Start for Babies"
"Its Child's Play at Kindermusik"
Trudie Betts ( from Battle) - Hastings Observer Aug 2005
"Chance for Babies to Develop Musical Skills"
"Littlest Music Makers Get Together"
Magdalena Atkinson (from Dorset) -
"Making Music at New Classes"
"Music Classes Hear Patter of Tiny Feet (part 1)"
"Music Classes Hear Patter of Tiny Feet (part 2)"
Vanessa Webb (from Camberley) -
"Make Music with Kindermusik"
"My new lease of life - June 2006"
Joanne Banks (from Redhill) - "Joanne Banks on Kindermusik Classes"
Mich Mazzocco (from Egham) -
Kelly Rose Bradford column
Summer 2005 - Get Alive campaign – talking the same language as Kindermusik
Surrey County Arts have teamed with the Music Industries Association to promote all the positive aspects of making music in their Get Alive campaign. Kindermusik
totally support the campaign’s ‘ Music makes you smarter’ findings which state
that “Music plays an important role in children’s brain development and their
early education. Quality music education, especially at an early age can open
the door to important benefits”. Indeed experts, like Don Campbell, Carla
Hannaford and Anne Green Gilbert who have worked closely with Kindermusik have
been citing the benefits of following the Kindermusik programme for a number of
years
www.surreycountyarts.org.uk
July 2005 - National programme expanding rapidly
Kindermusik UK has become the fastest growing Kindermusik programme worldwide and one of , if not possibly, the fastest growing music and movement programmes for children in the UK. Licensed educator numbers have multiplied more than seven fold in the last year with many more in training.
June 2005 - Kindermusik UK Seminar
Our second Kindermusik seminar, organised by UK director, Vanessa Webb, was held June 25th 2005. Nearly 40 educators attended and included presentations from our International Business Development Director, L Beer from the US and a masterclass from M Spencer from Australia. This was an exciting if not exhausting day for all who had come from as far as Wales, N Ireland and all over England. It was super to see how Kindermusik UK has grown since we first met in November.
Summer 2005 Kindermusik Educators Association Launched in UK
Joanne Banks ( Edenbridge) is leading the effort to form our own Kindermusik Educators Association in the UK – an offshoot of the US KEA. This will be a professional body of Kindermusik educators who will provide training and support for one another.
Fund Raising Events
Vanessa Webb (Camberley/Chobham), Sam Sewell ( Crawley) and Kate Pavey (
Colchester) have recently raised £300 for the Tsunami and Comic relief appeals
through Kindermusik raffles and sales.
Over 35 families recently came to free library Kindermusik tasters sessions run by educator
Cath Smithson in York and raised £46 in donations for OXFAM's South Africa Food
Crisis Appeal.
Jan Holt (Burgess Hill) raised £100 for Children with Arthritis with Kindermusik musical activities last Xmas.
Aug 2004 - Kindermusik UK launches – Press release
“Kindermusik International, based in North Carolina, is the world's leading
publisher of music and movement curricula for parents and their children, ages
newborn to 7 years old.
More than 6,000 licensed educators use the Kindermusik® curricula in more than
35 countries, to teach the children of 1 million families.
Now Kindermusik UK Ltd has been appointed to promote and develop the Kindermusik
brand in the UK. It is intent on bring the benefits of the Kindermusik to
families and educators alike.
Kindermusik provides both an outstanding start to children's musical education
and also a unique business opportunity for educators.
Educators find that teaching Kindermusik provides a rewarding and flexible
career around their lifestyle - and the best start for their business with
extensive training and support. Start up costs are low with no franchise fees or
ongoing royalties.
The teaching programme incorporates latest research, high quality home materials
and teaching and most importantly is fun. Experts and parents alike praise
Kindermusik.
Due to high demand, Kindermusik UK is keen to recruit new educators throughout
the UK.
Contact Kindermusik UK for more details”
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Our daughter, Kayla, loves her Kindermusik Our Time class! I just can't say enough about this class and the whole idea behind Kindermusik. The At Home Materials are wonderful—Kayla especially loves the Fiddle Sticks book, This Little Piggy Played the Fiddle, and all of the animal songs! After doing the "roll over" activity in class and then playing the music at home, Kayla knew exactly what to do! I tell everyone I know about Kindermusik. Keep up the good work!
Lorena Finnerty, mother of Kayla, age 1½ years.
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