Full Semester Courses in Early Childhood Music
We prepare teachers to lead engaging early childhood music experiences in day care centers, Head Start centers, NYC EarlyLearn Programs, PreK & 3-K classrooms & social service agencies. Semester-length Early Childhood Music courses are tuition-free for early childhood professionals teaching in publicly funded NYC day care centers, Head Start programs, & social service agencies - contact cmoore@diller-quaile.org to confirm if your center qualifies for tuition-free registration.
Diller-Quaile's teacher development programs have been approved for Continuing Teacher and Leader (CTLE) by the New York State Education Department.
Email cmoore@diller-quaile.org with any questions or to be notified when enrollment opens.
Early Childhood Music Level I, Online course
Through active participation in group music-making experiences & discussions, course participants gain an understanding of the musical development of children from infancy through age six, while developing their own innate musicality. Over the course of the semester, participants develop their ability to plan, lead, and assess engaging music experiences in their early childhood program; participants receive a free membership to Diller-Quaile’s Music for All Library during their period of enrollment. Additionally, participants learn to play selections on the recorder and are introduced to music notation. Previous music training is not needed.
This course will be offered online. Required technology: internet connected device (desktop, laptop, or tablet is recommended).
Spring 2025
Wednesdays
12:30-1:30 PM ET
February 5, 2025-May 7, 2025
Please note, the course will not meet on February 19, March 26, April 16, and April 23, 2025
TUITION: $420* + $100 materials fee. 10 hours CTLE equivalency
*Tuition-free registration is available for early childhood professionals who are employed by publicly funded day care centers, preschools, or social service agencies. Please indicate your place of employment when registering to qualify for tuition-free registration.
Caroline Moore, Instructor
Early Childhood Music Level II, Online Course
Building on the content of Early Childhood Music Level I, course participants continue to develop their ability to lead engaging early childhood music experiences, which are responsive to individual & group needs & interests. Additional emphasis is placed on developing musicianship, music lesson planning & curriculum development, implementing successful music teaching strategies, and creating tools to assess students' musical growth. Participants receive a free membership to Diller-Quaile’s Music for All Library during their period of enrollment. Course participants learn to play beginner pieces on the recorder.
Level II will not meet during the 2024-2025 school year. Please contact us to be notified about future semesters.
TUITION: $420* + $100 materials fee. 10 hours CTLE equivalency
*Tuition-free registration is available for early childhood professionals who are employed by publicly funded day care centers, preschools, or social service agencies. Please indicate your place of employment when registering to qualify for tuition-free registration.
Caroline Moore, Instructor
2023-2024 Early Childhood Music Teacher Training Partners
La Casa de Don Pedro
Clifford Glover Early Childhood Educational Center
Glenwood Family Head Start
National Association of Family Development Centers (NAFDC) - Shore Parkway (2 teachers)
Dawning Village Daycare
National Association of Family Development Centers (NAFDC) – Coney Island (2 teachers)