Professor Becker is a musician, story teller and music teacher at World Music Company. He has been entertaining kids for over 30 years at libraries, schools, special events, and his first grade classroom. He tells “interactive” stories and sings songs, some traditional and some original. Read the rest of this entry »
Originally posted 2009-07-19 14:54:57.
GUITAR , PIANO, and ALL FRETTED INSTRUMENTS
Ed McGrath, a graduate of St. Ignatius High and DePaul University School of Music. Ed specializes in Classical and Jazz and teaches all fretted instruments. He has taught for the City Colleges of Chicago, IIT, Loyola, and World Music Company since its inception. Read the rest of this entry »
Originally posted 2009-07-22 18:49:02.
Our most popular class! An energetic, interactive class for parent/caregiver and child, ages 6 months through 3 1/2 yrs. Sing-along greeting to each child, singing stories, finger plays, lap songs, movement and dancing, rhythm instruments, and a chance to play the instructor’s instrument each week. Research shows music participation is a brain booster for the young child. Read the rest of this entry »
Originally posted 2009-07-20 18:21:58.
Tuesday 10:30am Ages: 3-5 yrs
$90 for 8 Consecutive Weeks. Start your 8-week session whenever you want!
This class is led by Professor Becker, a long time musician and primary level school teacher. Professor Becker leads the kids in playing various rhythm instruments such as maracas, tambourines, egg shakers, long drums, djembes (from Africa), triangles, chimes, and more. The growing musicians also sing, clap, stamp, dance march, make up song verses, and “jam” while Professor Becker plays his guitar.
Originally posted 2009-07-20 18:32:02.
FLUTE
For 21 years, Steve Flowers has taught jazz, band, and music to 5thgraders on up to adults. Along with World Music Company, he currently teaches in the Chicago Public School System. He has a Masters Degree in Woodwinds, Musical Education, and Performance. His love for music carried him through his studies, “As a high school junior, I had to make the choice of taking Spanish or Band,” he said, “I chose band and picked up the flute. I wasn’t really interested at the time, but I started to enjoy it.” Read the rest of this entry »
Originally posted 2009-07-17 17:31:06.
