Eastern Mennonite University

Musikgarten at EMU

…for children who love music for the pure joy of it! Classes available for ages infant to 6 years

Musikgarten Instructors | Schedule and Registration (PDF) | Other Info

Musikgarten is an exciting music program for infants to age six. These music classes are taught in Harrisonburg at Eastern Mennonite University by Christa Stoner and Martha Hills, Musikgarten specialists.

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.

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.)

Instructors

Martha Hills, instructor

An early childhood education graduate of the University of Maine, Martha Hills has previously been a preK – 3 teacher at a private school and is now a certified Musikgarten instructor. She also conducts private lessons and educational workshops for children and adults and performs internationally with her husband as “Me & Martha.”
Read more on Martha’s website.

Christa Stoner, instructor

Christa holds a bachelors degree in church music. She is licensed and certified for Musikgarten (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Kodaly Level 1 (James Madison University). She is a music teacher wih an early childhood specialty, and has taught in private piano studio, preschool and church settings since 1995. She is currently a private piano teacher, church music assistant, accompanist and children’s musical/drama director.

Winter Schedule

Musikgarten classes begin the week of February 8 and are held for 10 weeks. Registration deadline is Jaunuary 28.

Tuesday and Wednesday morning music classes are taught by Christa. Monday and Tuesday evening classes are taught by Martha.

Classes are held on the lower level of Lehman Auditorium. (see campus map)

Download the winter brochure for class schedules and registration form.

Registration

Registrations should be mailed to:

EMU Preparatory Music Program
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802

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 $5 late fee.)

Schedule and Registration (PDF)

Other Info