Little Bears Music Program

Baby Bears (4 months to 1 year) - This class will introduce your child to the world of music through lap songs, finger-plays, sing-alongs, and rhythm-based activities.

Boogie Bears (3 years to 5 years) - Children in this class will expand their musical experience by combining storytelling with playing musical instruments. They will begin learning music readiness skills such as musical notation, while learning songs and stories from around the world.
Next offered Fall, 2008

Each weekly class runs five sessions starting either the week of June 23 or the week of July 28. Make-up classes are available, space permitting.

Tuition at Blue Bear for the first child plus parent/caregiver is $95; $60 for the second child.
Offsite tuition at The Well* and Congregation Sherith Israel** is $100/$65.

Enroll in Sessions 1 and 2, and save $20 in tuition for the first child!

*The Well is located at St. Mary's, 2325 Union St. near Steiner in San Francisco.
**Congregation Sherith Israel is located at 2266 California at Webster in San Francisco.

Call 415.673.3600 for more information, or register online - it's easy. Payment in full is required to reserve a spot; a full refund is available if you decide not to continue after the first class meeting.

Classes run 45 minutes. Parking at Fort Mason Center is free for the first hour, $1 for the next half hour.

Summer 2008 Little Bears Classes at Blue Bear

Classes start the week of June 23 or the week of July 28
Meet the Little Bears Teachers

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Tuition at Blue Bear for the first child plus parent/caregiver is $95; $60 for the second child.
Offsite tuition at The Well* and Congregation Sherith Israel** is $100/$65.

Enroll in Sessions 1 and 2, and save $20 in tuition for the first child!

*The Well is located at St. Mary's, 2325 Union St. near Steiner in San Francisco.
**Congregation Sherith Israel is located at 2266 California at Webster in San Francisco.

Meet the Little Bears Teachers

Keta Bill is a talented San Francisco musician, educator, and performer. For over 16 years Keta has taught music and movement to young children through the Toddler Tunes music program, sponsored by SF Parks and Rec. Keta also teaches music in preschools throughout the Bay Area, including Montessori Children's Center, Slippery Fish Initiative and Silverspot Nursery School. Keta also teaches chorus and singing in San Francisco public schools through the Arts and Education Project. For 30 years Keta has performed for Bread and Roses and still occasionally performs for Teatro Zinzanni and the dance band Big Bang Beat! Heard on many national commercials including Rice-a-roni and Taco Bell, Keta is truly a "San Francisco Treat"!

Brian Gire plays guitar, mandolin, banjo and piano, and uses art to explore the world of imagination through music and imagery. Brian combines his musical skills with his ability to draw characters, create animated voices and mimic musical sounds, to provide a truly rich and robust musical experience. He uses props, games, movement activities and various genres of music to interact with children and make learning extremely fun.

Barbara Murphy, Little Bears Program Director, has been singing and writing her own music for over ten years. Her powerful voice, positive energy and diverse repertoire will keep you singing long after class is over. Parents and children will learn songs ranging from old spirituals to folk classics, jazz standards, Spanish songs, original numbers and, of course, good ol' rock 'n' roll! Barbara plays guitar and piano and emphasizes voice, tone, movement, rhythm and basic musical concepts in her classes.

Emily Pitcher, guitarist, singer and songwriter, has worked with children for more than 10 years in the worlds of music and dance. She also works with GlassEye Productions, the San Francisco Ballet, and the SF-based band The New Up. Drawing from folk, jazz, pop and rock, Emily emphasizes voice, rhythm and movement in her classes, combining her musical talent and dance expertise to create a truly unique - and "moving" - experience for you and your child.