Children learn from every experience. Nobody would doubt that, under appropriate supervision, allowing a child to see a farm animal close up or, to go to a petting zoo, would be a positive experience for them. We read to our children, we give them books and stimulating toys. We count and recite the alphabet. We let them see the stars and feel the sand between their toes. So we should not wonder if exposing them to musical instruments is appropriate. By providing a variety of stimuli for children and by neither limiting them, nor forcing them, we are giving them the greatest gift that we can. Musical instruments are no different from anything else, our children will let us know whether they are interested or not. It is their job to make the discovery for themselves and our job as parents and educators, to provide them with as much varied opportunity as we can.

Paul C. Williams

We will be doing another concert in the Art Gallery of the 92nd Street 'Y'. On Saturday March the 25th at 11am

What a great turn out. Spring is upon us it seems.

There's an informative article in "Big Apple Parents" the free newspaper. Worth reading if you have ever wondered about the benefits of music classes for the very young.