Musikgarten is an exciting program for young children. These classes are taught by early childhood music and movement specialists, Joyce Peachey Lind and Christa Stoner. Both teachers have Musikgarten training, a strong music and early childhood background, and has been teaching young children and music for over a decade.

Children love music for the pure joy of it! When nurtured in a child’s early years, the rewards of a musical foundation expand to provide immeasurable results. Music is a vital link for all future learning. EMU's Musikgarten program provides opportunities for children to build confidence in musical expression and lays a foundation for future music learning. Through a combination of songs, movement games, instruments, story telling, and listening, children are exposed to a wonderful musical experience.

Created by early childhood music specialists, each level of the curriculum introduces children to musical concepts and provides opportunities for sensory-motor exploration, language development, and abstract thinking.

Each level has four different thematic curricula that are rotated throughout the year. Each class will have a minimum enrollment of six children and a maximum of 8-10 depending on the class.

(Visit www.musikgarten.org for more information.)

Instructors

Christa Stoner, instructor
Bachelor of Church Music; certified for Musikgarten, VCU; Kodaly Level I, JMU; teacher in early childhood; private piano studio since 1995. Church Music assistant,
accompanist and children’s musical/drama director.

Joyce Peachey Lind, instructor
B.A., Goshen College; M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education, JMU; Teacher at Eastern Mennonite Elementary School. Teacher in early childhood, private studio and church settings since 1992. Musikgarten and ECMMA, Level 3 certified.

Parents may call 433-2745 with questions or to set up a time for one free class for brand new families! Those families will need to wait until the following semester to register.

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Summer Schedule

Registration deadline: one week before class begins. (Late registration accepted on a space availability basis with a $10 late fee.) Locations TBA

Weekly Classes (Christa)

Classes meet Fridays for five weeks. May 30 - June 27

Family Music for Toddlers (Infant to age 2)

Participate with your toddler in singing simple songs and tonal patterns, moving, dancing, listening, playing simple instruments, chanting simple rhythm patterns while developing a strong musical bond with your child. $40/child

• Fridays 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Music for Preschoolers

Classes are designed to build attention and self-expression and include singing, focused listening, musical games, creative movement and storytelling. $55/child
Ages 2 - 3

• Friday 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
• Friday 1 - 1:45 p.m.

Ages 3 - 4

• 11:45 - 12:30 a.m.
• 2 - 2:45 p.m.

One Week Classes (Joyce)

June 16 - 19 and July 14 - 17

Music Makers Explore

Classes include singing, stories, creative movement, playing instruments, ear training, and guided listening. $80/child

• Seashore: (4 - 5 years), June 16 - 19, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
• Seashore: (5 - 6 years), July 14 - 17, 10:30 - 12 p.m.

Two Week Classes (Joyce)

Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday: June 17, 19, 24, 26. $44/child

Ages 2 - 3

• Tues and Thurs 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Ages 3 - 4

• Tues and Thurs 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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Registration

Full tuition payment is due with your registration form. Family packets will be available to purchase at the first session.

Registration deadlines are one week before each new session begins. (Late registrations accepted on a space available basis with a $10 late fee.)

pdf of brochure with registration

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Other Info

Music Kits (CD and parent book) are optional and will be
ordered on the first day of class. ($25-$30)

Class location will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration. For campus directions go to www.emu.edu/map/street

For information or to register, call (540) 432-4277 or 432-4225 or email prepmusic@emu.edu.

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