Early Childhood - Let's Make Music! (Ages 0 - 5)
Sonoma Community Center, Dance Studio, 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
- Play-based
- Performing Arts
Schedule
Saturdays, January 10 - February 21, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
About the Class
This class is active and jam-packed with children and folk songs.
Together we sing, dance, twirl, skip and fly while we experience the joy of making music. During each class children learn the words of simple songs, anticipate the timing of echo songs and glow with excitement during our movement songs. Taking turns and simple role play are all part of this class.
Children will feel encouraged when parents model these interactions and they happily follow their leads. Language development with an increased vocabulary is naturally absorbed by young children, and the rhythmic beat of clapping and stomping guides our breathing.
Come join us!
About the Instructor
Barbara Pappas was born in Germany where she received classical musical training for the piano and recorders as well as in depth instructions in music theory. In her late 20th she and her husband moved to Sonoma where they raised their two sons. Over the past 35 years Barbara has worked as an Early Childhood Educator in preschool and Kindergarten classrooms with a variety of philosophies and methods. Her repertoire includes songs by John M. Feierabend, Annabelle Rainville, Bev Bos, John Langstaff, Sarah Pirtle, Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner, and many other folk songs and silly rhymes.
Safety
- Staff is First Aid Certified
- Employee Background Checks
- Carries Liability Insurance
Policies
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 business days notice, we will not be able to provide a full refund. A flat cancellation fee of $15 will be charged to cover the transaction fee.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. Enrichment.kids platform and credit card payment processing fees are non-refundable, the Sonoma Community Center does not hold these funds. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year. As a reminder, if you do not feel well please stay home for the class or session. If you would like a refund, please contact: [email protected]
Location
Sonoma Community Center
Since its founding in 1952, the purpose of the Sonoma Community Center has been to build community by offering opportunities for Sonomans to connect, learn, and grow – together.
We envision a campus where people of all ages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, language backgrounds, artistic talents, income levels, interests, and more feel not just welcome, but at home. A place where everyone finds something to suit their needs.