Kindermusik

Many children are first introduced to music at Northwestern in lively Kindermusik classes, where they explore music through moving, singing, and playing instruments. The focus is on whole-child development, not on musical entertainment or performance. A rich variety of activities promotes music and language development, symbolic thinking, coordination, and social interaction. Please contact Jennifer Merry at kindermusik@northwestern.edu with any questions.

Summer 2026 Registration

The summer Kindermusik program at Northwestern is divided into two sessions:

Session 1: (4 weeks): Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Session 2: (4 weeks): Saturdays, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1

Register Online

Level 1 (12-24 months with parent/caregiver)

Get ready to sing, play, and move with your little one in this music class designed to be just right for very young children. This 45-minute class focuses on your child’s beginning movement, helping to build the muscles they need to walk, run, and climb; and on vocal development, helping to nurture your child’s speaking and singing voice. With a mix of both parent-child joint activities and child-focused activities, you’ll be able to join in on all the singing and dancing while also getting the chance to observe how your young toddler learns on his or her own. Each semester includes digital materials that contain all the songs and stories used in class, plus fun activities to keep the learning happening all week. You'll also receive instruments and books to begin building your child's collections. A parent or caregiver is required to attend all classes.

Session 1: June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Theme: Family All Around Me
Class time: Saturdays at 9:45 a.m. with Jennifer Merry
Price: $120

Session 2: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1
Theme: Hello Day!
Class time: Saturdays at 9:45 a.m. with TBD
Price: $120

Level 2 (2-3 years with parent/caregiver)

This 45-minute music-filled class celebrates the unique joys of your growing child. Each week your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with you and their new friends and you’ll love helping them practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. In class, we’ll also share tips and ideas for using music throughout the week. Plus, the fun and learning continue at home with the Kindermusik at Home digital home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month’s story. You'll also receive instruments and books to add to your child's collections. A parent or caregiver is required to attend all classes.

Session 1: June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Theme: Beach Days
Class times: Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. with Jennifer Merry
Price: $120

Session 2: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1
Theme: Go, Go, Go
Class times: Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. with TBD
Price: $120

Level 3 (3-4 years with parent/caregiver)

Each week in this 45-minute class we combine your preschooler’s natural love of music, storytelling, and imaginative play with age-appropriate activities that introduce early music concepts and foster independence, social and emotional skills, language growth, and self-control. We also connect you with other parents who share in the wonder of parenting a preschooler. The Kindermusik at Home digital home materials bring the music, activities, and each month’s story everywhere you go. You'll also receive instruments and books to add to your child's collections. A parent or caregiver attends the last 15 minutes of class for sharing time.

Session 1: June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Theme: Wild Animal Park
Class times: Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. with Jennifer Merry
Price: $120

Session 2: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1
Theme: Make Believe
Class times: Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. with TBD
Price: $120

Level 4 (4-5 years with parent/caregiver)

In this 45-minute class, we engage your child in music and movement activities that also promote language, social and emotional skills, early math and early literacy, physical coordination, and creativity. Plus, your child will learn basic music vocabulary and notation—all setting the stage for future school success and formal music lessons. The Kindermusik at Home digital home materials extend the benefits all week long with music from class, activities for the whole family, and each month’s story. You'll also receive instruments and books to add to your child's collections. A parent or caregiver attends the last 15 minutes of class for sharing time.

Session 1: June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Theme: Jumping Beans
Class times: Saturdays at 11:45 a.m. with Jennifer Merry
Price: $120

Session 2: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1
Theme: Sing a Story
Class times: Saturdays at 11:45 a.m. with TBD
Price: $120

Prices for summer 2026 session are listed.

Tuition Payment Policy

All tuition and fees are due to the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music.

• The Kindermusik Coordinator will process registration and email billing notices a few weeks prior to the start of each semester. Billing notices will provide links to the payment pages and list payment deadlines.

• Payment is due in full before the first class of the semester. No books or materials will be distributed until payment is made. Missed classes will not be made up.

• Credit/debit card payments (Visa/Mastercard/Discover/AmEx) are accepted on the Academy’s payment webpages. There are no convenience fees for credit/debit card transactions.

• Checks are not accepted.

• Music Academy tuition is non-refundable.

Contact the Kindermusik Coordinator, Jennifer Merry at kindermusik@northwestern.edu.