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Children's Voices are Ringing.
MFMII classes are in full swing and children's voices are heard throughout the hallways and classrooms in Fremont, Newark, Castro Valley, Union City, Dublin, and Pleasanton School Districts. Call MFMII 510-733-1189 if you would like to see our wonderful docents in action.

Music Workshops

Drummm Workshop - Come and Build Connections through Rhythm!
Music for Minors II (www.musicforminors2.org) presents an exciting, unique, and powerful drumming experience on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 7-9 pm. at Niles School Auditorium.

Percussionist and art therapist JENI SWERDLOW, a dynamic and engaging facilitator, trainer, presenter, and performer will present an interactive DRUMMM event that has captivated thousands at hundreds of events in the United States and abroad. Her playful attitude and innovative strategies inspire drumming with freedom and confidence among diverse populations.

Come and build team-building and develop bonds between each other. Parents, teachers, business people, musicians, retirees, ages 18 and up are welcome and will find this applicable in their lives.

All materials are provided and you will leave with rhythm in your heart. Free to Music for Minors II participants. For community members: $15.00 fee by Feb. 12 or $20.00 at the door. Space is limited. To reserve your seat and handouts call MFMII at 510-733-1189 or e-mail sharon.filippi@sbcglobal.net.

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Dance Workshop
March 31, 2010 7 - 9 pm. Jo'Ann Fread Dance Workshop, Niles School ( details above)
Dust off your dancin' shoes and join in the folk, square, and line dancing that includes instruments. Guaranteed fun for all and teaching tips with children. Call 510-733-1189 for reservations

Showcase for Children

MFMII showcases children in spring 2010.
Music for MInors II presents Showcase 2010 on Friday, March 19th at 7:30 pm. at Harbor Light in Fremont.

This unique event will present over 300 children in concert who receive music enrichment weekly from trained music docents supported by MFMII. The concert is "The Beat Goes On" and conveys the need and value of music in children's lives despite budgetary cutbacks in the arts. Children from several school districts that MFMII serves will unite in song for the familiar opening and engaging closer and perform their special pieces as well.

It's a celebration of children and music and great for the whole family and community. For more information contact MFMII at 510-733-1189 or e-mail sharon.filippi@sbcglobal.net.

Volunteers are always welcome to join our fun-filled and empowering organization so that MFMII can continue its 20+ years of service to the community. Join us for our events that will fill you with the joy of music and empower you to share that joy with others.