What: Early Childhood Music program for children from birth through 5 years. Parents and guardians participate in the sessions with their children, who learn about music through play.

When: Families may register for one of two 10-week sessions held Fridays and Saturdays starting Feb. 21 and 22.

Where: Room 115 in the College of Music Annex, at the corner of Avenue C and Highland in Denton

Cost/Registration: The 10-week session costs $140 for participants from birth to 24 months of age and $160 for 25 months to 48 months and those attending the multi-age class of birth through 5 years old. Friday sessions also require paid parking, which is available for $2 an hour in the Highland Street Parking Garage. Saturday parking is free in the lot across the street from the Annex. Additional children may attend at a 10 percent discount. Registration forms may be found at http://music.unt.edu/musiced/ecmusic/registration.php.

Contact: Assistant Director Heidi Scheibmeir at 940-391-4085 or ecmusic@unt.edu.

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DENTON (UNT), Texas — Families can now register online for UNT’s Early Childhood Music program, which helps youngsters explore music through hands-on experiences and play.

Online registration will improve convenience for parents and caretakers, giving the program additional visibility, said Heidi Scheibmeir, instructor and assistant director of the program. In addition, classes will again be available Fridays and Saturdays.

“By offering online registration and both weekday and weekend classes, we are making the program accessible for as many people as possible,” Scheibmeir said.

The classes, taught in room 115 in the College of Music Annex, offer a rich musical environment with hands-on time with musical instruments and engaging activities for young children.

Classes begin Feb. 21 and 22 and run for 10 weeks. Registration is preferred by Feb. 17, but the program will accept participants later if space allows.

The 10-week session costs $140 for participants from birth to 24 months of age and $160 for 25 months to 48 months and those attending the multi-age class of birth through 5 years old. Friday sessions also require paid parking, which is available for $2 an hour in the Highland Street Parking Garage. Additional children may attend at a 10 percent discount.

To register, go to http://music.unt.edu/musiced/ecmusic/registration.php

For more information, contact Scheibmeir at 940-391-4085 or ecmusic@unt.edu.