Enrichment Programs
Learn more about Enrichment After-School Programs for your school.
Music Matters is an established provider of well-designed, quality enrichment programs for schools in San Mateo and the surrounding communities.
You choose what is best for your school!
We have been providing music and dance education to thousands of students on the Peninsula since 1997 at our music & dance school. In addition, we have been travelling on-site to neighboring schools, providing both Classroom Music for elementary level grades and after-school enrichment programs.
We provide 4 different course offerings, all for Grades 1 - 5
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Glee Chorus Singers
Course Content: A glee club, with great tunes, seasonal fun and good moves! This class teaches proper singing posture, performance poise, diction, and how to project the voice without straining the vocal cords. We sing musical theater numbers, fun folk songs and some seasonal pop-style tunes! Choreography is designed to suit the children in each class. This is great preparation class for students who are interested in improving their musical theater skills. Come and sing with your friends!
Final concert for loved ones at the end of the session.
Recorder Band
Course Content: Recorder curriculum is used throughout North America and Europe to prepare children for band instruments in middle and high school years. This is our pre-band class, as the children read their recorder music, follow their conductor, learn how to breath and do their fingerings, with a final performance at the end of the session. We feature fun, fun music, with cool accompaniment CD's from a renowned mid-west Recorder Curriculum that the students love. Our songs include classical themes, rock tunes, musical theater repertoire, and modern songs composed with school-aged children in mind. Final presentation for loved ones at the end of the session. Materials fee will apply for recorder and music folder.
Kids’ Ukulele Band
Course Content: Ukulele playing is making a comeback all around the country, the Bay Area included! The emphasis is on having a good time, while learning some ukulele basics. Students learn how to play chords and pluck melodies as a band. We teach a variety of styles, from folk tunes to mini rock tunes. Easy for young musicians to play, and easy to take wherever you go. A great introduction to a guitar-like instrument in a fun, band setting! Final presentation for loved ones at the end of the session. Materials fee will apply for quality ukulele that will hold its tuning and a music folder.
Hip Hop & Jazz Dance!
Recommended for Grades 2 – 5. The focus is on hip hop choreography. Routines are crafted each week by the instructor, with contributions from the students too, as they begin to gain an understanding of hip hop / jazz moves & how solid choreography is put together. Moves, pattern-work, rhythm and stylistic details of jazz & hip hip will be emphasized. These students will learn a variety of warm-ups routines, and dance routines, with a short performance for loved ones at the end of the session. This class is designed to improve memory skills, fine motor skills, and hip hop / jazz dance technique. Stretching, strengthening and fast paced routines keep these dancers focused and improving each week! Final presentation for loved ones at the end of the session.