Mixed Ages
This is the essential Music Together class, one that a child can attend from birth through age five, and through all nine song collections. This basic class follows the recommendations of child development researchers, grouping children of a variety of ages in one class. This approach fosters natural, family-style learning where younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together.
Each child participates at his or her own developmental level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing, or exploring musical instruments. We welcome the whole family to join in this important family music experience and any caregiver, parents, grandparents, nanny, can bring the child(ren) to class.
Each semester includes:10 weekly 45-minute classes teaching a new song collection every fall, winter and spring and our 6-week summer session. Our December session runs for 3 weeks.
New CD's each semester with the songs, rhythm chantes, "play-alongs", tonal and rhythm patterns used in class.
Beautifully illustrated songbook with family activities to enjoy at home.
Celebrate the season with our 3-week Holiday and Music Together Favorites mini session. Get in the holiday spirit by singing festive songs and moving to the beat with your child! Jingle all the way to your weekly class that features a mix of Music Together favorites and joyous songs from around the world. Each family will receive the “Berry Collection” of Music Together hits. Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and the grownups who love them! Classes are active music-making experiences, designed to teach the way children learn: through play with the grownups they love. Gathering babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together makes each class fun for all. There are lots of group activities for kids out there, but Music Together offers a true family music class for the youngest infant to the oldest great-grandparent, and everyone in between. Imagine an extended family with a dozen or more kids and a bunch of caring adults, and you'll get the idea! Siblings over 5 years and under 6 months can participate for free with a paid sibling at all locations except the EPD.
Winter 2026
MIXED-AGE
10-Weeks
Classes begin on January 5th
45-Minutes in Length
$250 First Child
$200 Second
$150 Additional Siblings
$10 OF THE REGISTRAION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE IF YOU DROP THE CLASS.
Accompanying siblings under 6-months and over 6-years are free.
The cornerstone of the Music Together® program is our Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and the grownups who love them! Classes are active music-making experiences, designed to teach the way children learn: through play with the grownups they love. Gathering babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together makes each class fun for all. There are lots of group activities for kids out there, but Music Together offers a true family music class for the youngest infant to the oldest great-grandparent, and everyone in between. Imagine an extended family with a dozen or more kids and a bunch of caring adults, and you'll get the idea!
Each week, a trained Music Together teacher leads the class in singing, dancing, and playing songs that range from tender lullabies to boisterous jams using child-friendly percussion instruments. Our award-winning music, illustrated songbook, and other print and online resources will help you continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth—even if you don't think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. Like parenting, making music requires no previous experience or expertise, just a willingness to get down on the floor and get silly with your child!
Spring 2026
MIXED-AGE
Classes begin on March 16th
45-Minutes in Length
Please visit Berkeley/Elmhurst/Oak Brook Park District websites for pricing and registration at these locations
Songbird and Oak Brook Park District Pricing for 10-weeks:
$250 First Child
$200 Second
$150 Additional Siblings
$10 OF THE REGISTRATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE IF YOU DROP THE CLASS.
Accompanying siblings under 6-months and over 6-years are free.
The cornerstone of the Music Together® program is our Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and the grownups who love them! Classes are active music-making experiences, designed to teach the way children learn: through play with the grownups they love. Gathering babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together makes each class fun for all. There are lots of group activities for kids out there, but Music Together offers a true family music class for the youngest infant to the oldest great-grandparent, and everyone in between. Imagine an extended family with a dozen or more kids and a bunch of caring adults, and you'll get the idea!
Each week, a trained Music Together teacher leads the class in singing, dancing, and playing songs that range from tender lullabies to boisterous jams using child-friendly percussion instruments. Our award-winning music, illustrated songbook, and other print and online resources will help you continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth—even if you don't think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. Like parenting, making music requires no previous experience or expertise, just a willingness to get down on the floor and get silly with your child!
Summer 2026
Summer 2026
Our upcoming Kazoo Collection features the Music Together® classic “Me, You, and We,” along with favorites like “See the Pony Galloping” and the Spanish folksong “Tingalayo.” Families will enjoy bringing music to life as we dramatize the nursery rhyme “Old King Cole” and sing about favorite foods in “Apples and Cherries.”
This six-week class is designed for children from birth through age five and is grounded in child development research. Our family-style learning environment supports natural musical growth—young children learn through observation and imitation, while older children build confidence and leadership skills. Parents and caregivers appreciate the ease of bringing siblings together to one joyful class.
Each 45-minute session invites children to participate at their own pace through singing, movement, chanting, listening, and hands-on instrument exploration. We welcome the whole family—parents, grandparents, and caregivers—to share in this engaging and enriching musical experience. Siblings under 6 months and over 6 years attend free with a paid sibling. Materials are included for home use.
Class Locations & Registration
Elmhurst Park District
Register at: https://www.epd.org/
Fridays and Saturdays, June 5–July 18 (No class July 3 or 4)
Times: 9:15 AM and 10:15 AM
Oak Brook Park District
Register at: https://obparks.org
Mondays and Wednesdays, June 15–July 30 (No class July 2)
Times: 9:15 AM and 10:15 AM
Berkeley Park District
Register at: https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org
Thursdays, June 11–July 23 (No class July 2)
Time: 10:00 AM
Reduced family rates available
St. Peter’s Church, Elmhurst
Register at: www.musictogetheroakbrookelmhurst.com
Tuesdays, June 16–August 28
Times: 9:15 AM and 10:15 AM
We look forward to making music with you and your family!