Semester ONE introduces the sights and sounds of some of the Great Composers from the Baroque Era: Bach, Scarlatti and Handel, found in our book, “Baroque with Joy”. We teach rhythm, pitch, tonality, singing, and basic
music principles using songs from our “Jumping with Joy” CD. Sunshine’s value songs like “The Two Word Sentence,” reminding children the importance of saying Thank You and more.

Semester TWO introduces the sights and sounds of some of the Great Composers from the Classical Era: Haydn, Mozart & Rossini, found in our book “Classical with Joy”. We continue building with rhythm, pitch, tonality, singing,

Semester THREE introduces the sights and sounds of some of the Great Composers from the Romantic Era: Beethoven, Chopin and Dvorak, found in our book, “Romantic with Joy”. We continue working on rhythm, pitch, tonality, singing, and basic music principles using songs from our “Modes & Meters” CD. This CD includes music centred around music terms and a wider variety of time signatures and modes.All of our classes foster participation through the use of several child-friendly musical instruments, a variety of music styles and age appropriate music games. Whether in person, on ZOOM or with our pre-recorded online program; We will keep your children up, moving and learning with JOY principles.

Semester FOUR introduces the sights and sounds of some of the great women composers throughout time, such as Hildegard von Bingen, Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann and Lili Boulanger, found in our book, “Maestra with Joy.” We continue to build on the previous skills and concepts while introducing new songs, all about Canada. Every province and territory is represented in our new “Canada for Kids” CD.

Semester five, coming in 2025, will include our book “Families of the Orchestra.” We will introduce children to the sights and sounds of the instruments played in an orchestra.

Our CD “Children of the Dance” will take us on a journey around the world with a variety of dances. The songs will teach them not only about the dance but the country it came from in a fun and engaging way.