We're in the business of changing the world one child at
a time. Kindermusik International is the world's
leading publisher of music and movement curricula for parents
and their children, ages newborn to 7 years old.
More than 5,000 licensed educators use the Kindermusik
curricula in more than 35 countries, reaching 1 million
families.
Kindermusik International has more than 25 years of
experience creating curricula based on new and proven research
in child development. The award-winning books, CDs, games, and
instruments nurture skills in the whole child: cognitive,
physical, social, emotional, and language.
In a Kindermusik class, educators lead a group of parents and
their children through joyful activities, using music and
movement. Parents learn more about their child's unique
developmental process, and the shared learning experience
creates a unique bond as the child associates learning with fun,
musical play.
The learning process continues at home, guided by specially
designed books, CDs, and games.
- Movement and dance activities improve coordination and
balance.
- One-on-one parent and child interaction nurtures
self-esteem.
- Music-making and music listening activities develop
self-discipline, as well as critical and creative thinking
skills.
History
1960s: A group of music educators in West Germany develop
"Musikalische Fruherziehung," or music for the young
child. The program helps children experience the joy of learning
music before beginning formal music instruction. West Germany's
community music schools provide the program.
1970s: Due to growing popularity, the program is translated
and adapted for American families and renamed Kindermusik.
- Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey,
provides classes for music educators to learn how to teach
Kindermusik in the United States.
1980s: Daniel Pratt, a Westminster faculty member and
Fulbright Scholar, begins working directly with Music Resources
International (MRI), the company that recruits, trains, and
supplies Kindermusik educators with curricula.
- Kindermusik is revised for a more culturally diverse
audience. The English version of the Kindermusik curricula and
teaching method is distributed worldwide.
1990s: MRI moves to Greensboro, North Carolina, and is
renamed "Kindermusik International, Inc."
2000s: Kindermusik International's 55 employees buy the
privately held company from its 96 investors.
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