Nixa ELC and ECC Music and Piano

Initial Research:  University of Southern California 34% increase in spatial temporal reasoning, as high as 91% in at-risk children.

New Research!!!!! Northwest University 2 years of music training improves auditory processing skills and lasts a lifetime.
Northwestern University

In order to implement at Nixa, we must consider four issues:  Curriculum, staffing/training, scheduling and cost.

We are considering 2 curriculums:  KiddyKeys class curriculum and Children's Musical Journey software.

KiddyKeys
Music discovery and piano exploration program which combines music, movement, school readiness and character education.

Children's Musical Journey

Levels  

My First MusIQ Club (Pre-school)
  • Level 1, 2, 3, 4: Children's Music Journey Volume 1

Beginner MusIQ Club (Primary/Kindergarten - 2nd Grade)
  • Level 1A, 1B: Children's Music Journey Volume 1
  • Level 2A, 2B, 2C: Children's Music Journey Volume 2
  • Level 3A, 3B, 3C: Children's Music Journey Volume 3

MusIQ Club (3rd Grade and up)
  • Level 1 through 12: Piano Suite Premier