Start your child’s musical adventure with one of three early childhood music classes offered by the Northern Illinois University Community School of the Arts. The classes meet on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Prelude Class is for children ages 1 to 3 and gives very young children an introduction to musical concepts with a wide variety of songs, dances, rhythm and music games, and nature sounds. The class meets on 12 Saturdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 19.

Development Class is for children ages 3 to 5 and offers more advanced musical games and activities and is good preparation for private lessons. The class meets on 12 Saturdays from 10:35 to 11:10 a.m. beginning Jan. 19.