| Kindermusik International, Inc. is a corporation headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kindermusik is a method of early childhood education and is one of the most widely recognized music and movement programs for young children. In the 1960's in West Germany, a group of teachers developed a program they called "Musikalische Früherziehung" (early musical instruction). The goal of the program was to teach children about music before they were old enough to begin formal music instruction. This program was eventually adapted for use in the United States and was renamed Kindermusik. In the 1980's the Kindermusik program was rolled out to countries around the world. In 2002, the company's employees purchased the company from its 96 investors. Today, there are over 5,000 licensed Kindermusik instructors teaching classes around the world. Kindermusik offers classes structured around singing, games, movement to music, and listening activities for all age groups (and their parents) between birth and 7 years. The philosophy of Kindermusik education involves parents as the most important teachers and the home environment as the most important place to learn. In 2003, Kindermusik International awarded a grant to two professors in Applied Developmental Psychology at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA). The professors conducted a study titled "The Role of Music in the Development of Self-Regulation in Preschool Children." The study concluded that children that were currently enrolled in Kindermusik exhibited more self-control than those not currently enrolled. Musical exposure seemed to increase self-control in the four year olds included in the study when compared to those with less music exposure. Free Demo Days is a campaign in which more than 5,000 Kindermusik educators are invited to conduct free class demonstrations for families around the world. Demo Day will be offered in Gray, Georgia on August 19, 2008. Parents should reserve their spot by calling Alecia Stringer in advance. |
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