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Kristen McManus
Teaching Artist, Early Childhood, Musicianship
​Music Therapist


Kristen received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre and her Master of Music in Music Therapy at Colorado State University. Kristen developed an adaptive music program for the Chicago Public School blended pre-school programs. She also serves as a Music Therapist for Heart Connection, a pediatric counseling program at Little Company of Mary Hospital.  Kristen serves as the Early Childhood Department Chair.
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Chicago Center for Music Education | 1148 West Chicago Avenue | Chicago, IL 60642 | 312.738.2646

  • About Us
    • About ChiME
    • Staff
    • Faculty
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Summer Programs
  • Programs
    • Music Therapy >
      • Overview
      • Group Music Therapy
      • Individual Music Therapy
      • Music Therapy Instrument Lessons
      • Music Therapy for schools, organizations, or community groups
    • Early Childhood >
      • Overview
      • 6 to 18 months >
        • Twinkle Tots
        • Pulsos Unidos
      • 18 months to 2½ years >
        • Beat Explorers
        • Pulsos Unidos
      • 2½ to 3½ years >
        • Rhythm Explorers
        • Ritmos Unidos
      • 3½ to 4½ years >
        • Steppin' Up
        • Ritmos Unidos
    • Early Childhood for Schools
    • Private Lessons >
      • Overview
      • Instrument Primer
      • Brass
      • Drum Set
      • Guitar
      • Piano
      • Strings
      • Voice
      • Woodwinds
    • Classroom Music for Schools
    • Rock Bands
  • Our Supporters
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Calendar
  • Registration
  • Resources
  • Videos