Musikgarten at EMU

Teaching Music, Understanding Children. Classes available for ages infant to 7 years with parent or caregiver

Musikgarten is an exciting music program for infants to age seven. These music classes are taught in Harrisonburg, Virginia at Eastern Mennonite University by Musikgarten specialist, Christa Stoner.

Why are music classes important?

Children love music for the pure joy of it! When nurtured in a child’s early years, the rewards of a music class and 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.

Learn more about Musikgarten and children’s musical development.

About Musikgarten at EMU

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

Each music class will have a minimum enrollment of 6 children and a maximum of 8-10 depending on the class. Classes are designed to grow with your children. There are four separate semesters in each class: Toddler class, the Preschool class and the Musikmaker class.

Sibling Policy: Participating siblings in the age range of the class pay the regular fee. There are no discounts.

Visit www.musikgarten.org for more information.

Instructor

Christa Stoner, instructor

Christa holds a bachelor of music degree, major in piano. She is licensed and certified to teach Musikgarten (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Kodaly Level 1 (James Madison University).

She is a music teacher with an early childhood specialty, and has taught in private piano studio, preschool and church settings since 1995.

She is currently a private piano teacher, accompanist, children’s musical/drama director and guest presenter at EMU in the education department.

For more info, visit Christa’s website or contact her directly at 540-433-2745.

Winter 2012 teaching schedule

Winter Session runs for 10 weeks, starting January 30:

Musik for Babies (infant-2 years old)
Mondays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays 5:15-5:45 p.m. (family class for infant-4 years old)
Thursdays 9:15-9:45 a.m.

Musik for Toddlers (2-3 year olds)
Mondays 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays 4:30-5:00 p.m. (family class for 2-4 years old)
Thursdays 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Musik for Preschoolers (3-4 year olds)
Tuesdays 4:30-5:00 p.m. (family class for 2-4 years old)
Tuesdays 5:15-5:45 p.m. (family class for infant-4 years old)
Thursdays 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Musikmakers (5-7 year olds) (4 year olds welcome with teacher approval)
Tuesdays 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Classes are held in Lehman Auditorium.

Registration

Mail your completed registration form (PDF) and payment to:

EMU Preparatory Music Program
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802

At least half of the tuition is due with the registration form.

Registration deadline is one week before each new session begins. (Late registrations accepted on a space available basis with a $5 late fee.)

Other info

• Music Kits (CD and parent book) are optional and will be ordered on the first day of class. ($30-35)
• Musikgarten classes are held in the lower level of Lehman Auditorium. For directions go to www.emu.edu/map/street
• For information or to register, call 540-432-4277, fax 540-432-4622, or email .

Upcoming Events

• January 21 Suzuki Violin students are playing in Norfolk prior to VA Symphony Concert with Gil Shaham.
• February 12 Preparatory Music Chamber Recital in EMU Common Grounds Coffee House at 5:15 pm.
• February 25 Suzuki Violin Workshop with Nadine Moehlenkamp in Lehman Auditorium and Martin Chapel.