Registration coming soon!

The new semester will start January 18th! We will be going every week! It will be $5 a session or you can buy punch passes good for 10 visits that we will keep at the church and every time you come, we will punch your card. The cost for the punch ticket is $50. This takes away all the worries that you have to have cash on you every week. There will be 20 session during this semester, so if you want to buy two punch cards upfront you are welcome to do that as well.

We will also be opening it up to more families, so this is the time to invite all your friends that you know will enjoy mainly music and encourage them to sign up as well!

Thank you for bearing with us as we learn the ins and out of running a mainly music. If you have questions, suggestions or concerns please let us know! I am available by email or phone anytime, APmainlymusic@gmail.com or at 703 636 6300.

In Memory

of Kylie Anne Claire Trieu.
11/12/09-01/28/10



Half of this years' additional funds are going to Two Tiny Hands and SIDS Mid-Atlantic.

Information

mainly music is a interactive music group for preschool children and their caregivers. Each week children will enjoy creative dance, rhyme and rhythm, and most of all have a lot of fun!

Your children will practice fine motor movements, large motor movements, language development and social skills, while you have the opportunity to network with other parents.

Below is a summary of a typical morning session:

10:15 A.M. - Registration and meet/greet session.
10:30 A.M. - Music Program: Time of music, rhyme, movement, listening and more...finger puppets, parachutes, instruments, props, etc...
11:00 A.M. - Snack: Time for coffee/tea and a snack for adults. Nut-free snacks and water will also be provided for the children.
11:15 A.M. - Free Play.
11:30 A.M. - Clean up and head home.

FAQs

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What happens at mainly music?
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Fun! mainly music is a fun, interactive music session where a child and their parent or caregiver can enjoy music, movement, interaction, rhymes, puppets and more. mainly music is a structured session but the focus is on the interaction between parent and child. The amazing factor is the learning that takes place - fine motor skills, gross movement, literacy, numeracy - plus more. We focus on the interaction between adult and child.

Food! a mainly music session is followed by snacks and refreshments and play ... or if you're an adult - a hot drink, a snack and connection with other adults. This is the chance you can have to recharge your batteries while your child plays.

Our usual 'blurb' about mainly music is ... Started in 1990, mainly music is a fun music group for parents or care givers to enjoy together with their young child. Throughout the morning, children develop gross and fine motor skills, language, imagination, maths and pre-reading skills as well as socialize with others. Each mainly music is associated with and is run by volunteers from a local church. Children are introduced to music, creativity and more... Amazing to think that all this can be achieved in a loving, shared family environment.

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When is mainly music?
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The 2010 Fall session is on every other Tuesday at 10:15AM, September 14, 2010-December 14, 2010. There are 2 semesters of mainly music per year: Fall and Winter/Spring.

The sessions for this semester are as follows:

September 14
September 28
October 12
October 26 (this will be Halloween themed)
November 9
November 23
December 7
December 14 (this will be Christmas themed)

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Where is mainly music located?
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Abiding Presence Lutheran Church
6304 Lee Chapel Rd.
Burke, VA 22032

Near the intersection of Old Keene Mill and Lee Chapel Road.

Click here for directions.

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How do I register?
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Registration is available online (www.abidingpresence.net), below on this blog or in person at one of the sessions.

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Do you run sessions every week of the year?
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No. mainly music follows the Fairfax County School Calendar for vacations and also use their inclement weather closing system. Listen for information about school closings on 630AM or Channel 4 News.

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Can I join mid-way through a semester?
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Yes. mainly music is a fun, interactive music session - not a music class. So you are not coming in part way into a curriculum. You can join at any time.

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What if I miss a week?
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All is fine. You have a young child! Routines go awry, children get sick, mornings do not happen as expected.

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How much does it cost to attend mainly music?
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The cost is only $40 per family regardless of the number of children.

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Do I need to take anything to a session?
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No. Everything is provided for you at the session.

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My child has food allergies - what do I do?
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Hand cleaning is done at each session. The snacks served are nut free. Children's drinks are 100% water. If your child has other allergies, we suggest that it's best you take an alternate snack. We know it is difficult for children to see others with food they're not allowed - help your child overcome this in preparation for social situations and school.

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What type of music is performed at mainly music?
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The songs are a mixture of popular children's rhymes and music (i.e. Wheels on the Bus, If you're Happy and you Know it, etc...). Each session may have 1-3 "God" songs.

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How do I purchase the music CDs so I can sing at home with my kids?
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CDs are available for purchase at the corporate mainly music site: purchase music (http://www.mainlymusic.org/). We may do a CD fundraiser for Two Tiny Hands and SIDS Mid-Atlantic of the favorite songs on the Orange CD from MM. If you are interested in this, please let Leslie Trieu know.

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What age should I start my child at mainly music?
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Start your child from Birth. If you need to get out, then come to mainly music and fellowship with the other mothers, fathers, and caregivers. Once your baby becomes more interested, then bounce, swing, and sway your child, and move their hands.

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Can I bring my older children?
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mainly music is designed for children 0-5 years old. We ask that if older children must attend that they sit and enjoy the music activity, but not join the preschoolers.

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What is the difference between mainly music and other commercial music programs?
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- Inexpensive! The cost is only $40 per family regardless of the number of children.
- mainly music is a come as you go program, no full-term commitments.
- mainly music may be a larger group than one of those other music classes so you can meet more people for fellowship.
- Refreshments are provided by the mainly music team for both adults and children.
- mainly music is a program run by all volunteers.

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I have more questions, who do I contact?
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Please contact Leslie Trieu (lestrieu0406@gmail.com or 703-636-6300) for more information.

Some frequently asked questions

I have gotten some questions that I thought I would put the answers to on here since others might have the same questions.

Q:Why is it every other week?

A: We are just starting out, so we are trying make sure we give you the best music class possible by getting everything correct.

Q:Why does the fee need to be paid upfront?

A: We are asking for the fee upfront this semester because we want to make sure that we have the fee for the license for mainly music covered.

Q:Will the cost ever go down?

A: Yes. Actually good news! The cost for this semester will be $40 instead of $45! However, if you have not paid after the end of the first session(September 14, 2010), then the cost will go back up to $45. After the first semester, you will be able to pay by session. The cost per session will be $5 a family.

Registration

Please check back for the registration form!

Thank you.