Welcome to Jo Jingles!
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Jennifer with 'Big Jo' at the Baby Show
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Welcome to Jo Jingles! My name is Jennifer and I run Jo Jingles pre-school music & movement sessions in the Glasgow North area. Classes are held in Glasgow in Bearsden, Milngavie, the West End (Partick), Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch.
I have been involved in music since a very early age and have spent
a year studying music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
in Glasgow. I have competed at the National Mod singing in Gaelic
as well as playing in orchestras, singing in choirs and playing the
tenor drum in a Pipe Band! I have also been involved in a number of
theatrical productions over the years, one of which was performed
at the Edinburgh Fringe.
I live in Bearsden with my husband and two children, both of whom love Jo Jingles; they have both attended classes since they were 6 months old. They now love coming along to the same class and take so much enjoyment from being there with each other. |
Jo Jingles Glasgow North
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Mandi interviews Jennifer
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Recently featured in a programme on BBC Radio 2 – “Sound Affects” presented by Cerys Matthews of Catatonia fame.
The BBC attended classes in Glasgow and interviewed Jennifer on the benefits of singing for young children. The Show also featured an interview with Gill Thomas, MD of Jo Jingles. |
Jo Jingles – Music classes for young children in the Glasgow North area
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Jo Jingles & Little Jo
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Jo Jingles provides pre-school children with a fun introduction to
music. It has long been recognised that music plays an important role
in pre-school children's development. Jo Jingles sessions commence
with baby classes from 6 months through to sessions for children up
to 5 years, and involve action and movement using nursery rhymes and
well-known songs. The children are able to play a range of percussion
instruments appropriate for their age and stage of development and
we use various props and visuals to stimulate the children and actively
encourage them to participate.
Sessions are structured, have an educational slant and are held weekly
(during school term-time) and last for 45 minutes. |
HOW TO JOIN JO JINGLES
You can join Jo Jingles at any time (i.e. mid-way through the block) however this will depend on class availability so please check in advance
(in this instance payment for classes will start from first day of joining).
Book Now to avoid disappointment.
To check availability and reserve your place please phone 0141 587 7942 then print and fill out a Registration Form and send to Jennifer at the address on the form with a cheque.
Please always check availability as some classes have a waiting list.
Click here to download a Registration Form to print off.
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TERM DATES – AUTUMN TERM 2009
Jo Jingles classes will start on Friday 28th August 2009. The term will end on Thursday 17th December.
Please note that classes are on holiday for the Bank Holiday Weekend (Fri 25th & Mon 28th September) and the October Week (Mon 12th – Fri 16th October)
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Benefits of Music for Young Children
Music is vital to a child's development as it helps children to
develop language & numeracy skills and improve physical co-ordination.
Music sessions also help children to gain confidence and independence
and introduce them to routine & discipline. Music helps children
to interact and develop social skills, but above all, music is fun!
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Nurseries/Playgroups/Community Groups
Programmes specifically for Nurseries and other pre-school childcare
groups are another service available through Jo Jingles. Jo Jingles attends a number of local nurseries/pre-schools/playgroups/toddler groups in the Glasgow North area. Please contact myself by phone or email
if you would like more information regarding Jo Jingles attending
your Group. Demonstrations are available.
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