Singing has so many educational benefits for your child - supporting memory, focus, musicianship, and language development.
Did you know?
Join KinderNotes!
Ready to make music?
Have fun singing, moving, playing with rhythm, and learning to read music.
KinderNotes is a weekly early years music education class for Junior and Senior Kindergarten aged children, led by experienced instructors who love to make music-learning fun. The program runs from September to December, and January to April. Choose the full year or just one term. There is no audition required to join KinderNotes!​​
Meet the Instructors
Meet Ms Saloomeh, KinderNotes 1 Instructor
Saloomeh Fassaie engages young children in music with movement, singing, instrument playing, and visual arts, and motivates them with her warmth and humour. In KinderNotes 1, she creates a vibrant and joyful learning environment that fosters a lifelong love of music.
Your child will benefit from Saloomeh’s extensive musical knowledge and teaching experience. She is a distinguished Registered Early Childhood Educator, an elementary school teacher, and a Smart Start™ and theory instructor at The Royal Conservatory. She has Orff and Kodály training and brings all these perspectives together into creating engaging activities for our students.
Meet Ms Ewa,
KinderNotes 2 Instructor
Ewa Krzatala-Slomowicz emphasizes joyful music making and an appreciation for the art of music in her classes. She also shares the joy of performance - of sharing your music with others - preparing our students to sing on stage, joining with TCC choirs in our end-of-year concert.
Your child will benefit from Ewa’s international experience and expertise. She has an MA in Music Education from the Academy of Music in Gdansk, Poland, followed by post-graduate studies in Canada in Music in Early Childhood, Kodály and Orff pedagogies. She is on the Faculty of the Royal Conservatory and is a respected national and international clinician.
A Special Bonus for KinderNotes 2!
Children enrolled in KinderNotes 2 (Full Year or Term 2) will have the exciting opportunity to sing with the Miro and Spirito Training Choirs at TCC’s annual spring concert in May at the Meridian Arts Centre!
We can’t wait to make music together!
Location
Classes take place at our offices in Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Avenue (Yonge/St. Clair). Green P parking is available next to the venue.
Registration
Spots are limited and fill up fast. It's first come, first served, so don't wait too long!
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To make sure every child gets the best learning experience (and the most fun!),
we’re keeping class sizes small:
KinderNotes 1: Up to 12 children
KinderNotes 2: Up to 14 children
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Children will be placed in a class based on age, availability, and preferred schedule.
Class Information
KinderNotes 1 is for children in Junior Kindergarten (turn 4 by December 31, 2025). This class meets once a week, with three weekday options.
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Mondays | 5:15 - 6:00 pm
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Wednesday | 5:15 - 6:00 pm
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Fridays | 5:15 - 6:00 pm
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KinderNotes 2 is for children in Senior Kindergarten (turn 5 by December 31, 2025). This class meets once a week, with three weekday options.
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Mondays | 6:10 -7:00 pm
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Wednesday | 6:10 -7:00 pm
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Fridays | 6:10 -7:00 pm
Schedule and Pricing Options
There are 13 classes per term, and you can choose to sign up for one or both terms. If you register for the full year, you'll receive a slight discount!
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Full Year: September – May (with breaks for fall, winter holidays, and March Break)
Term 1: September 15 – December 15
Term 2: January 12 – April 27
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What are the payment options?KinderNotes fees are generally paid in a single payment. You may contact our office if you would like to discuss alternative monthly payment arrangements. No financial assistance is available for KinderNotes fees.
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How do I register for KinderNotes?You may register your child for KinderNotes on this page during our registration period. Registration is limited to 15 children per class. Please note we do not accept registration over the phone or by email.
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How long is your season?The TCC season is divided into two terms - September to December and January to April. You may enroll your child in the full year or in individual terms. There is a small discount for full-year enrolment.
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How long is each class?Each class is 45 minutes long for KinderNotes 1, and 50 minutes long for KinderNotes 2.
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Is KinderNotes a performing choir?KinderNotes is primarily a music education program. Children in KinderNotes 2 have the opportunity to perform in the Toronto Children’s Chorus’ final season concert in May. This is a great opportunity for any young singers who hope to join a Toronto Children's Chorus Training Choir in the future to get some performance experience and learn from older choristers.
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Does my child have to audition?There is no audition required for admittance into KinderNotes.
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Does my child need to have prior musical experience?Children in the KinderNotes program do not need to have had any previous musical experience. Classes incorporate singing, movement, music reading, rhythmic skill development, listening games, and more to develop their musical skills.
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What ages do you accept?KinderNotes is the Toronto Children’s Chorus’ introductory music education program for Junior and Senior Kindergarten-aged children, from ages 4-6. If your child is old enough to be in Junior Kindergarten in the GTA, then they are best suited for KinderNotes 1. If your child is old enough to be in Senior Kindergarten in the GTA, then they are best suited for KinderNotes 2.
Tuition
KinderNotes tuition is $750 per chorister for a Full Year, or $400 per chorister for one term.