Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Bringing Bracy’s Music Together to Your School
From scheduling and class size to family materials and what happens during the school day, here are answers to common questions about bringing Bracy’s Music Together into an early childhood school community.
About the School Program
What is Bracy’s Music Together?
Bracy’s Music Together is a school-day early childhood music and movement program designed for UPK/Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. It brings preschool music enrichment into participating schools across New York City and Westchester, with weekly sessions led by our teaching team.
Learn more about our school program.
What age groups does the program serve?
The current school program is designed for UPK/Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms.
How often do classes meet?
Participating classrooms receive 30 weekly music and movement sessions during the academic year.
How long is each session?
Each weekly session is approximately 30 minutes.
Is this an after-school program?
No. The current program is designed to take place during the school day as part of the participating school’s academic-year enrichment experience.
What Happens in the Classroom
What happens during a music session?
Each session centers on active, developmentally appropriate music-making. Children have opportunities to sing, move, explore rhythm, listen, and explore instruments or props where appropriate, joining in at their own comfort level.
Activities vary from session to session. The goal is to create music and movement experiences that encourage participation and shared musical exploration among children and their teachers.
Do classroom teachers participate?
Yes. Classroom teachers participate alongside their students during the weekly music experience. Their participation also helps create continuity between the specialist’s visit and music-making that can continue in the classroom during the week.
Do parents or caregivers attend the weekly school sessions?
Caregivers do not ordinarily attend the weekly school-day classroom sessions. Families connect with the program through the music materials provided for participating children and through two Parent Events during the academic year.
Are the Parent Events performances?
No. Parent Events are participatory music experiences rather than children’s performances. They give caregivers an opportunity to make music with their children and experience aspects of the program firsthand.
How can music continue between weekly sessions?
Classroom teachers receive resources that can help them continue music-making between specialist visits, allowing songs, rhythms, and musical activities to remain part of the classroom experience during the week.
Class Size and School Fit
How many children can participate in one classroom?
A standard participating group is approximately 8–18 children. Larger groups may sometimes be accommodated through special arrangements depending on the classroom and program needs.
Can more than one classroom participate?
Yes. Schools may inquire about programming for more than one classroom. Tell us about the number of classrooms and children you’re considering when you submit the school inquiry form so the program needs can be discussed.
What areas does Bracy’s Music Together serve?
Bracy’s Music Together serves schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Westchester.
Families and Music Materials
What music materials do participating families receive?
Participating children’s immediate families receive a songbook, CD, digital access code, and access to the free app so the musical experience can extend beyond the classroom.
Are CDs still included?
Yes. A CD is currently included with the family music materials, along with a songbook, digital access, and app access.
What are Parent Events?
The program includes two Parent Events during the academic year. These are participatory music experiences that invite caregivers to make music with their children rather than watch a formal performance.
Pricing and Getting Started
How much does the program cost?
Annual pricing combines classroom tuition with family-material costs based on the number of participating children. Current totals range from $3,200 to $4,400 per participating classroom.
How do I bring Bracy’s Music Together to my school?
Start by completing the school inquiry form with information about your school, location, age groups, approximate classroom needs, and desired timing. Submitting the form begins a conversation about your school’s needs. Bracy’s Music Together can review that information before discussing possible next steps. Submitting an inquiry does not commit your school to enrollment or guarantee program availability.
Still Deciding Whether the Program Fits Your School?
Explore the full school program for details about the weekly experience, classroom participation, family materials and Parent Events, or tell us about your school so we can learn what you’re considering.