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Birthday Parties

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

The Music School of Delaware’s Wilmington Branch is the ideal place to host your child’s next birthday celebration. We know that each year is a milestone for your young child. You want to enjoy that moment and not be overwhelmed with decisions concerning how to celebrate. Whether you would like a princess party, a sports party or a music party of your own design, we will work with you to figure out theme ideas, supplies and entertainment so that your child will have a birthday to remember!

Early Childhood birthday parties are appropriate for children ages 1 to 7. We host birthday parties on weekdays (during business hours) and Saturdays (12:00-4:00 p.m. only), but not during the music class schedule. Regular parties are 90 minutes which includes one hour of music and one-half hour for food and gifts. You provide refreshments, utensils, decorations, etc. The Music School provides the party room, one hour of music class with instruments and props, tables/chairs, a gift for the birthday child and cleanup. Deluxe parties have an additional half-hour of music and craft activity, for a total of two hours. Children ages 1 to 4 must be with parents at all times. Please book at least two weeks in advance of the party.


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PACKAGES

Solo Package: 9 children or fewer - 1 teacher - 1 hour of music ($135 for 1.5 hours total)

Duet Packages: 2 teachers - 1 hour of music:  10-15 children ($185 for 1.5 hours total); 16-20 children ($210 for 1.5 hours total)

Deluxe Package: 9 children or fewer - 1 teacher - 1.5 hours of music & craft ($225 for 2 hours total)

Duet Deluxe: 2 teachers - 1.5 hours of music & crafts: 10-15 children ($275 for 2 hours total); 16-20 children ($300 for 2 hours total)

A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required to book a party.
Already-enrolled Early Childhood families receive a discount of $10!


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THEME IDEAS

Choose from the following theme suggestions or feel free to make up your own based on your child’s interests!
  • Butterflies & Rainbows: A wonderful theme for a spring or summer birthday! Take-home scarf or butterfly tambourine can be included in favor bags.
  • Jungle Beat: Songs and musical activities with a jungle theme. Monkeys, lions and snakes—oh my!
  • Animal Friends: Cat & Mouse, Horse, Barnyard Friends: Children love animals! We can focus on one favorite (horses, dogs, cats) or many types of animals for our musical adventure.
  • Zoo/Circus Friends: We will build a music theme based on zoo and circus animals, sounds, movement and dance. Parachute activities and craft can be included. Animal shaker can be included in favor bags.
  • Under the Sea/Nautical: We can include a craft to make either a kite or ocean drum. Take-home beach ball, fish shaker or sea-shell castanets can be included in favor bags.
  • Cars, Trains & Airplanes—Away We Go: So much to sing about and explore with this favorite theme. Favor bags can include train book and instrument (box shaker, train whistle or chime egg).
  • Princess or Bridal Tea Party: Dress-up time for a tea party event in your honor. Musical fun with an enchanted flair.
  • Creatures in the Backyard: Birds, bunnies, caterpillars, squirrels, spiders and more. Craft can include planting a seed. Favor bag can include ladybug shaker.
  • Toy Shop: Magical music fun in the toy shop. Let your child’s imagination be the theme for this captivating music adventure.
  • Folktales, Drums & Dances: Multicultural stories with drums, instruments and dancing. Geared for children ages 5 to 7.
  • Aloha Beach Party: Tropical songs and activities that enhance your beach or mermaid theme. Craft can be added.
  • Bubbles, Balls & Balloons: All things round and wonderful! We will sing and musically explore with your child’s favorite round objects, including hoops! Take-home Gertie or beach ball can be included in favor bags. Parachute activities also included!
  • Teddy Bears’ Picnic: Bring your favorite bear and come join the fun! Your snack can be a part of the picnic!
  • Sounds of Nature: Explore the sounds of nature through musical activities, stories and instruments based on the season of your birthday!


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AS A FAVOR TO YOU

Favor bags must be ordered two weeks before the party.
  • Tiny Tots Favors: baby bell, egg shaker. $7 per child; ages 1 to 2
  • Deluxe Favors: sticks, egg shaker, kazoo, candy. $8 per child; ages 2 & up
  • Super Deluxe Favors: sticks, egg shaker, one bell, kazoo, candy. $9 per child; ages 2 & up
Special instruments may be substituted—see theme ideas for details. Prices vary.


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