World Music Family Time is a program that introduces children and families to music, songs, dances, and cultural traditions from around the world.

As a community music program at the heart of Early Start Music Center, it brings families together through shared musical experiences, fostering cultural awareness, creativity, and a love of music in a fun and welcoming environment.

Upcoming Event

[ Brazil ]

Guest Educator and Artist: Elinka Matusiak

from

BatuKatu (http://www.batukatu.com.br/)

Elinka Matusiak is the founder and director of BatuKatu – Center for Studies and Experiences in Body Percussion in Porto Alegre, Brazil. A musician, educator, conductor, and body percussion specialist, she has over 30 years of experience in music education, choral singing, composition, and performance.

After discovering body percussion in 2003 and studying with leading Brazilian artists including Fernando Barba of Barbatuques, Elinka founded BatuKatu in 2010 to promote and expand body percussion in southern Brazil. She also directs the Canto Maior Choir, which she founded in Porto Alegre.

Through her work, Elinka champions creativity, musical inclusion, autonomy, and community engagement, developing innovative approaches that make music accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

***By registering for this event, you automatically grant Early Start Music permission to use and release photos and videos of you and/or your child as outlined in the policy below.  ***

Event date: June 13th

Event time: 11:15 AM

Event ticket:  $5 per family (donation to support our guest artist. Non-refundable after sign-up)

Limit: 1 child (1 sibling) + 1 grown-up (per family)

Space Limits: We would love to welcome as many families from our community as possible! To ensure everyone gets a chance to participate, registration is limited to one child (plus 1 sibling) and one grown-up per family.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us make room for everyone!

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***Important Notice & Photo Release Agreement***

By registering for this event, you automatically grant Early Start Music permission to use and release photos and videos of you and/or your child as outlined in the policy below.

THE EARLY START MUSIC PHOTO RELEASE FORM

I hereby grant Early Start Music permission to use my likeness (or that of my child/ward) in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.

• Ownership: I understand and agree that all photos and videos will become the property of Early Start Music and will not be returned.

• Usage Rights: I hereby irrevocably authorize Early Start Music to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose.

• Waiver of Inspection: I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness (or my child's likeness) appears.

• Waiver of Compensation: I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the photo or video.

• Liability Release: I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge Early Start Music from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE PHOTO RELEASE. I affirm that I am at least 18 years of age, or, if the participant is under 18 years of age, I am the parent or legal guardian with the authority to grant this required consent.

               I  AUTOMATICALLY ACCEPT AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS BY REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT.