Once upon a time, in the sweet, sweet state of Vermont, where the maple syrup flows like rivers and the mountains are covered in sparkling snow, lived a bunch of kids with voices as smooth as melted chocolate. Nestled between the valleys and hills, these kids were part of a singing group known as the "Vermont Vocal Virtuosos." Now, these weren't your average singing kids. No, sir! These kids could sing high notes that would make the birds jealous and low notes that would make the earth tremble. Their harmonies were so beautiful, even the leaves on the trees would sway in rhythm. When they practiced their songs atop the Green Mountains, even the gruffest of grouchy grizzly bears would sit down, cross their legs, and listen in awe. Leading this talented troupe was a cool, imaginary character named Mel O'Dee. Mel, with her hair that looked like a rainbow after a summer rain and eyes as twinkly as the stars, had a voice that could make a stone statue weep tears. She was as funny as a cartoon, and her jokes could make a moose giggle. Every day, Mel O'Dee and her band of singing kids would gather at the foot of a towering maple tree, practicing their songs and filling the air with music sweeter than the state's famed maple syrup. It was said that anyone who heard their music wouldn't be able to stop their feet from tapping or their hearts from feeling a little lighter. And that's the story of the Vermont Vocal Virtuosos, the singing superstars of the Green Mountain State.
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
Introducing Musical Munchkins with Andrea! This interactive music and movement program is the perfect way to introduce your baby, toddler, or preschooler to the joys of music and movement. With live guitar music, Miss Andrea builds musical, social, listening, and focusing skills in a playful, nurturing environment. Each session is specifically tailored to each age group, providing a challenging and fun experience that your little one will love. The diverse repertoire of songs and activities includes material from renowned music educators like Lynn Kleiner of Simply Music Rhapsody and Laurie Berkner, as well as our own original, traditional, and multicultural repertoire of songs and movement activities. Through this program, your child can foster their love of music while developing new skills. At Musical Munchkins with Andrea, we guarantee a program that is sure to bring you and your little one back session after session and year after year. With our expertise in early childhood education and music, you can be sure your little one will be learning and having fun in a safe and nurturing environment.