Years of caring, professional teaching experience. . .
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further questions, class schedule, registration and lesson information~ please call (217) 787-3631
The Director
of the Music School is Bonnie Latta and she has taught Orff Schulwerk and Suzuki Piano for over 25 years.
The Staff
at the Music School is trained to introduce and implement the methods of Carl Orff and Shinichi Suzuki.
The Environment
is nurturing and loving and contains the positive elements conducive to excellent learning.
Kinderorff Classes
The Kinderorff approach is for children 3-5 years of age and starts with rhythm, the basic element of music that is the most natural to children-- that element which they have experienced and felt since birth. We use small group sessions which create the opportunity for children to explore music freely. Young children are ready, able and eager to make vocal sounds, to move, to listen and to play instruments. Kinderorff encompasses traditional musical and cultural values, but in a new setting that permits children to develop in all the areas of basic musical skills: singing, listening, Kodaly improvisation, body rhythms and percussion instruments. We will strive to be that place devoted to excellent beginnings and growth in the world of music.
Kinderorff and beyond . . .
If you are interested in your young child beginning piano or violin lessons, Kinderorff will not only help them prepare to begin that journey, but will allow their instructor to assess their readiness and decide, with the parent, when it is appropriate to begin committed piano or violin lessons.