Prelude
Music for Little Ones
Prelude invites babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers to experience the joy of music together in this graded curriculum, crafted to help your child flourish musically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Music Shapes Hearts and Minds
When music and movement fill a child’s early years, growth unfolds in every direction—language, memory, confidence, coordination, and comprehension. Prelude encourages families to learn side-by-side, discovering how music strengthens attention, expression, and connection to God and one another. The shared rhythms discovered through making music together reflect God’s design for creativity and community and strengthen family bonds. In addition to a well-curated selection of rhymes, folk songs and classical pieces, your family will learn prayers, hymns, and other songs of our faith. These classes are intended to be the prelude into our choir ministry and our church body, laying the musical foundation for a lifetime - and eternity - of worship.
Prelude classes take place on Monday mornings and are taught by Deborah Waterman. Fall semester runs from September to December and spring semester runs from January to May.
Class Options & Schedule
Babies (0–18 months)
Mondays, 9:00–9:30 a.m. | Gentle music and movement that delights your baby and strengthens early bonds.
Toddlers (15 months–2.5 years)
Mondays, 10:30–11:00 a.m. | Active exploration through rhythm, singing, and simple instruments.
Preschool (3–4 years)
Mondays, 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Creative play and music that inspire curiosity and confidence.
Meet the Instructor
Deborah Waterman
Deborah Waterman has been teaching early childhood music classes at PCPC for over 25 years. She holds a Music Education Degree from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and a Choral Conducting Degree from SMU, as well as additional training in the Kodaly Method and Musikgarten. Deborah grew up in church and community choirs and has continued that tradition by being a part of the Park Cities Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir for many years.
Deborah's family includes husband Robert and three grown children. The Watermans are members of New St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
