Trinity Presbyterian Church | mainly music FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about mainly music

When and where is mainly music?
mainly music is held weekly on Friday mornings from 10:15-11:15 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church in the multipurpose room. Click here for directions to the church.

How long is a morning session?
Sessions are from 10:15-11:15 am. Doors open at 10 am to allow the children time to expend some energy and get settled.

What is the registration process?
Registration forms for the fall semester will be available July 30. Families will be notified of a spot in mainly music as registration forms are received. If the mainly music roster fills up we will gladly put your family on a waiting list and will contact you when/if space becomes available. Return here for the registration form (available July 30).

Please note: To allow for continuity during the school year, families who are registered for the fall semester will have an opportunity to pre-register for the spring semester prior to the open registration date. Once open registration begins, any remaining spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as usual. In the future, fall registration will continue to be an open registration for ALL families and the spring registration will occur in the same manner as listed above (with a pre-registration option for families participating in the fall). Thank you for bearing with us as we work out our processes to try and accommodate as many families as possible while allowing for some consistency for participating families!

Is there a fee for mainly music?
There is a $3 fee per family per session (cash or checks accepted). A one-time payment option is available for families who would prefer to pay for the entire semester all at once. mainly music is a not-for-profit program. The fees collected are put back into this mainly music to cover the costs of the program, special celebrations and supplies. We will not allow the fee to prohibit a family from coming.

Do you run sessions year round and what is the inclement weather policy?
For the most part we follow the Albemarle County school calendar for breaks and also use their inclement weather closing system.

Spring semester 2008: Friday mornings, January 18-May 16
(No mainly music on 2/15, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18)

UPCOMING SEMESTERS
Fall Semester 2008 (registration will begin July 30)
Friday mornings, 10:15-11:15 am (doors open at 10 am)
September 5-December 12, 2008 (no mainly music on 10/10 or 11/28)

Spring Semester 2009 (registration will begin in early December)
Friday mornings, 10:15-11:15 am (doors open at 10 am)
January 16-May 15, 2009 (no mainly music on 2/13, 4/10, 4/17)

Can I or a friend join or visit midway through a semester?
Yes. You or a friend may visit and if there is not a waiting list at the time, you can join. If the roster is full, we welcome you to stay for that session and will gladly add you to the waiting list and contact you when/if space becomes available.

Where is mainly music located?
mainly music meets at:
Trinity Presbyterian Church
3101 Fontaine Ave Extd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903

mainly music meets on the lower level in the multipurpose room.

Click here for directions to the church.

How old do my children need to be to join mainly music?
Ages birth–5 years.

Can I bring my older children?
This program is designed for children 0-5 years old. We ask that if older children must attend, they sit in the back and not join the preschoolers.

How do you cope with allergies and germs?
We do our best to ensure that all snacks served at mainly music are nut free. All adults and children are asked to use hand sanitizer twice during each session (once prior to entering the session room and also prior to snacktime). Although they (and you) will be missed, we ask that children who are sick or who have had a fever in the 24 hours prior to the mainly music morning be kept at home for that day.

Is this a Sunday school singalong?
No. The songs are a mixture of popular children's rhymes and music ("Wheels on the Bus," "Open Shut Them," etc.). Each session may have 1-3 "God" songs.

What if my little one won't sit still?
We expect children to take up to six weeks to settle into the program. We just ask that any “wiggle worms” are helped to stay off of the stage and with their adult caregiver.

What is the difference between mainly music and other music and/or movement programs/classes?
- The mainly music group can be up to three times larger than other classes so you can connect with more people.
- mainly music costs only $3 per session per family and you don't need to pay in advance.
- mainly music includes 30 minutes of fun music and movement with your child and 30 minutes of connection time for mothers while children play in the same room.
- Parents and caregivers are treated to special refreshments that are provided/prepared by the mainly music team.
- mainly music is a program for mothers, fathers, grandparents and other caregivers run by mothers, fathers, grandparents and other caregivers (full of heart and soul!).

How is mainly music similar to other music and/or movement programs/classes?
- Kids move
- Kids sing
- Kids use instruments, parachutes and other props

Do I have to participate with my child?
YES! We want to emphasize time spent with your child as a bonding time full of fun, affirmation and encouragement…it's about making memories together.

Can my babysitter bring my child?
Yes. Moms, dads, grandparents, babysitters, etc. Just make sure not to forget your preschooler!

If you have any questions, please contact Mindy Goodall at 975-3897 or .

Visit the international mainly music website at www.mainlymusic.org.