Free music classes offered

Musical Folk, offering Music Together® classes, for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers throughout the year in New Haven, Woodbridge, Cheshire, Branford, and North Haven, presents a series of free demonstration classes at local libraries. The 10-week semester of Music Together begins Jan. 7 and enrollment is now open. To reserve a space at a demo class call 203-691-9759. The 10-week Winter semester of Music Together® classes begins January 7, 2019; enrollment is ongoing. For information and class schedules, visit www.MusicalFolk.com

East Haven: Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m., Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main Street, East Haven

North Branford: Dec. 14, 10 a.m., Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Road, North Branford

Wallingford: Jan. 4, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Wallingford Public Library, 200 North Main Street, Wallingford

Music Together is an early childhood educational music program for children, newborn through five and their parents/ caregivers. Classes held weekly. Children sing, dance, and play instruments in a fun and informal setting. Research shows that children exposed to music making at a very young age can achieve music competence earlier than those who have not had a rich musical environment. Increasing vocabulary and early language skills, building confidence and creativity, and giving children the foundation needed when it comes time to begin formal music lessons are results of this program. The participation and musical role model of the parent or caregiver makes this program so special, and successful, building an emotional bond and a love of music that lasts a lifetime.