Babysalmesang in English

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Babysalmesang (in English: baby-hymn-singing) is a hugely popular musical activity for babies and new parents in Denmark, with classes taking place once a month (on select Saturday mornings) at Eliaskirken in Vesterbro. It is an opportunity for you and your baby to:

- Enjoy music, movement and rhythm together

- Share a playful and stimulating experience

- Learn songs and hymns in the beautiful church space

- Meet other local parents and babies

This class is an introduction to the practice of Babysalmesang and will take place in English, using English songs and hymns that everyone can join in with. Don’t worry if you are not the most confident singer – your voice will always be your baby’s favourite!

After the class there will be coffee and the chance to chat, ask questions, and find out about regular Babysalmesang classes in your local church.

The class is FREE but places are limited, so booking is required. Just book one ticket per child.

Babysalmesang in English is suitable for babies up to 12 months.(If your child is older than 12 months, please check out our Toddler Music Time events.)

Please bring a blanket or mat for your baby to lie on.

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Babysalmesang in English is hosted by Folkekirken for Internationals and Pastor Maria Fihl.

The October class is led by Sarah Maxted (who will then be on maternity leave until after Easter 2025). Sarah is a British singer who trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. She is an experienced church musician and music educator, having previously taught baby and toddler classes at The Little London Music School and worked in the music team at St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London. Sarah currently sings at Østervangkirken in Glostrup and also teaches Babysalmesang in English on the Church Ship in Sydhavn.

From November, the class is led by Sofie Due. Sofie is a trained instructor in baby hymn singing from Sjællands Kirkemusikskole. She works as a church- and cultural administrator in Korsvejskirken, which includes weekly baby hymn singing in Danish. When doing baby hymn singing and toddler music time, she strives to make everyone feel welcome and create a both soothing and fun environment for children and adults. Besides her work in Folkekirken, Sofie has a degree in literature, has attended the writing academy Forfatterstudiet in Bø and is a published author. She also teaches creative writing on a freelance basis.

Host or Publisher Folkekirken for Internationals