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: 10-week session is every Friday and starts Sept. 13; 5-week session is every Saturday and starts Oct. 26 (age-specific class times listed below).

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

Cost/Registration: For the 10-week session, cost is $140 to $160, depending on the session. For the 5-week session, cost is $70 to $80, depending on the session. For both sessions, there is a discount for each additional child. Registration forms may be found at http://music.unt.edu/musiced/ecmusic/registration.php.

Parking: Friday parking costs $2 an hour in the Highland Street Parking Garage. Saturday parking is free in the lot across the street from the Annex.

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

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DENTON, Texas (UNT) – Starting this fall, UNT’s Early Childhood Music program expands to offer two sessions for young children to learn about music through hands-on experiences and play.

“Offering Friday and Saturday sessions gives families more options and the flexibility to participate in the Early Childhood Music program,” said Heidi Scheibmeir, assistant director of the program.

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

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. These Friday sessions will 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.

The 5-week session costs $70 for participants from birth to 24 months of age and $80 for 25 months through 5 years. Parking is free in the lot across from the Music Annex during these Saturday sessions. Additional children may attend at a 10 percent discount.

10-week session classes start Sept. 13 and end Nov. 23. Classes include:

• Birth to 24 months from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• 25 months to 48 months from 9:10 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
• Birth to 24 months from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Birth through 5 years from 10:40 to 11:20 a.m.

5-week session classes start Oct. 26 and end Nov. 24. Classes include:

• Birth to 24 months from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• 25 months to 48 months from 9:10 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
• Birth to 24 months from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• 25 months to 48 months from 10:40 to 11:20 a.m.
• 3 1/2 years through 5 years from 11:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

For more information, find the schedule and registration forms online at http://music.unt.edu/musiced/ecmusic/calendar.php.