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Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants,
toddlers,
preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987,
it
pioneered the concept
of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum
that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement. Music Together classes are based on the recognition
that all children are musical.
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All of our teachers are passionate about music and the development of children.
They create a fun, informal, social setting that spurs engagement supports each child's musical development.
Music Together®,now being taught worldwide, began as an educational project of the Center for Music and Young Children, founded in 1985. All our faculty members are registered to teach Music Together, by the CMYC early childhood music-training program and receive ongoing training, supervision, and peer support.
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Lisa Griffith, Director
Lisa Griffith, Mezzo-Soprano, is an active performer and teacher in the Chicago land Area. Ms. Griffith is the Director and associate Dean of the Lake Forest Campus of the Music Institute of Chicago and director of the Music Together program. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. She received a Master’s degree in Opera Performance from Northwestern University. Ms. Griffith has performed around the country with the Santa Fe Opera and Glimmerglass Opera. She has received Certification II. from the CMYC in Princeton, NJ. She is past President of the Chicago Chapter of the National Associations of Teachers of Singing. She is also a national Music Together Song and Skills Workshop Leader for the Center for Music and Young Children.
Lisa and her husband Andrew have two children, Cade and Zach. They now are 8 and attend second grade at the school where her husband teaches science! |
Mimi Black
Mimi Black, Ph.D., Developmental/Social Psychology, Brandeis University (dissertation research on children’s creativity). A professional singer and actress as well as psychologist, Mimi works on both sides of the camera in the development of children’s educational television programs. She has studied at the New England Conservatory of Music, and has performed as a flutist ad vocalist abound the country. You can also hear her voice on national television/radio commercials, business communications, and software programs.
Julie Glyman LeMahieu
EDUCATION: Northwestern University, Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Illinois Initial Special Type 10 Certification in Music (K-12)
Teaching Experience: The Suzuki-Orff School of Music, Chicago, IL
• Orff Instructor, Students ages 4-12 (September 2007-Present)
• Independently creates vibrant lessons for nine diverse classes of students at six different levels. Utilizes Orff pedagogy, emphasizing rhythm, movement, song, and classroom instruments. Actively incorporates parental participation in children’s learning.
McKenzie Elementary School Wilmette, IL
• Student Teacher, Grades K-4 General Music (October-December 2007)
• Taught song, folk dance, recorder, percussion, and listening lessons. Developed and implemented new Nutcracker unit for second grade classes, prepared all students for upcoming performances, and introduced new vocal technique exercises to young singers.
Herrick Middle School Downers Grove, IL
• Student Teacher, Grades 7-8 Choral and General Music (August-October 2007)
• Rehearsed 110-member choir and IMEA district chorus auditionees. Conducted portion of fall choral concert, auditioned select choir and musical cast, led fall musical rehearsals. Designed curriculum for 8th grade general music: world music unit and 20th century composers unit. Enhanced curriculum for 7th grade “Introduction to Middle School” class.
Ravenswood School Global Music Workshop Chicago, IL
• Co-Teacher, After-school program for at-risk 2nd grade students (2007)
• Collaborated with veteran teacher in planning and implementing lessons in creative composition, movement, song, and Native American culture, resulting in a performance for parents.
Voice and Piano Lessons Oak Brook and Evanston, IL
• Private Instructor, Students ages 4-20 (2005-2007)
Music Learning Community, executive board member for Choral division (2005-2006)
Northwestern University Alice Millar Chapel Choir, soloist and member (2004-2007)
Northwestern University Chorus, member (2007-2008)
School of Music Opera Productions, chorus member and crew member (2005-2006)
14 years of Dance Experiece
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Lisa Flores
Lisa Flores, soprano, holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Southwestern University, as well as a Master of Music degree and a Certificate in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University. She has appeared on the concert stage in such works as Schubert's Mass in G Major, Handel's Dixit Dominus and Messiah, Beethoven's Mass in C Major, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Haydn's Missa Brevis and Creation, and Rutter’s Gloria. She was chosen to be the soprano soloist for the premiere of David Carlson's Constellations at Glimmerglass Opera. Ms. Flores' operatic roles include Adele, Elvira (L’Italiana in Algeri), Frasquita, Gretel, Laodice (Siroe), Musetta, Norina, Pamina, Oscar, Susanna, and Zerlina. She has been a regional winner in the MacAllister Awards Competition, a regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, and a finalist in the National Opera Association Competition. Also, she's been an award winner in the Bel Canto Foundation, NATS, MacDowell Society of Allied Arts, and Bel Canto Chorus Regional Artists competitions. She was a featured soloist on WFMT'S "Live from Studio One" program. Opera companies Ms. Flores has sung with include the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Bowen Park Opera, Chamber Opera Chicago, Chicago Opera Theater, da Corneto Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Light Opera Works, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Opera Theatre North, and the San Antonio Opera Festival. Lisa has taught early childhood music in the Chicago Public Schools as part of the Head Start program. She is currently teaching voice at Glenbrook North High School, and she is a faculty member at the Sherwood Conservatory of Music at Columbia College. Upcoming engagements include a recital appearance at Steinway Chicago, Downers Grove with pianist Jeffrey Panko. Lisa is a registered Music Together and has taught at Sherwood Conservatory of Music. |
Brenna Boncosky
Brenna Boncosky- Originally from the Chicago area, Brenna received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Mississippi and her Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music. Brenna has enjoyed a successful career as a voice teacher, performer, and nanny over the last several years. Having just recently returned to Chicago from Southern California, Brenna is thrilled at the prospect of bringing her love and knowledge of music to children and families through teaching Music Together.
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