Preparatory Music Program

Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music

A Program of Eastern Mennonite University
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The Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music became a program of EMU’s department of music in 1988 and is dedicated to providing the highest quality music education to all students in the central Shenandoah Valley regardless of age, ability, race, gender, financial circumstances, or ethnic origin through private and/or group instruction in a variety of musical areas as well as through performance settings. Under the direction of program director Kimberly W. Souther, musical instruction is given to over 500 students in the following areas: 

For more information on any program contact prepmusic@emu.edu.

Registration Information - Spring 2024

Instrumental Lessons 

Register now for Spring 2024 instrumental lessons. 

Other Instrumental Lessons - 15 weeks

  30 min. 45 min. 60 min.
Intern $275 $410 $545
Instructor $350 $522.50 $695
Faculty $425 $635 $845

Suzuki Strings Lessons - 15 weeks (weekly private lessons and 7 group lessons per semester)

  30 min. 45 min. 60 min.
Intern $339 $474 $609
Instructor $414 $586.50 $759
Faculty $489 $699 $909

Online registration for instrumental lessons

Mail in registration for instrumental lessons

Spring 2024 Program Policies

 

Pre-School Music - Spring 2024 Classes

Babies

Baby (0-3yrs.)- 10 weeks Introduce your baby to concepts like steady beat, melody, and movement.  This introductory course supports creativity and musical play. Led by Lindsay Lam.
Tuesdays; January 30-April 2, 2024
9:30-10:15am
$150
Registrations due January 22, 2024
 

“Singing in God’s World”

3-5yrs old
In this class we sing, play instruments, dance and praise God, the creator of heaven and earth and of people from every culture and nationality around the world. Our songs will center around the reality that God is present in every part of our day and help us focus on Him in rest & play, cleaning & eating and in the good & hard times. This next generation of leaders will develop foundational music skills, learn to collaborate with others, appreciate world music and sing of the lasting hope and peace found in Christ Jesus. Come join us! Led by Hannah Shultz
Thursdays; January 25-March 28, 2024
10-10:45am
$150
Registrations due January 22, 2024

 

Toddlers

2-5yrs old
Toddlers (2-5yrs.)- 10 weeks Come join us as we dance and sing! In this class, toddlers and parents explore their voices and expand their musicality through world music and nursery rhymes. Toddlers and parents alike will learn how to keep a steady beat using tools like rhythm sticks, hoops, bells and scarves. Led by Lindsay Lam.
Saturdays; February 3-April 6, 2024
9:30-10:15am
$150
Registrations due January 22, 2024
 

Online Registration for Pre-School Music Classes

Mail in Registration for Pre-School Music Classes

 

Calendar - Spring 2024

 

Our students and performances

Believing music can enrich everyone’s life and is to be shared, performances are arranged in formal and informal settings on EMU’s campus and throughout the community to provide quality music education to the residents of the greater central Shenandoah Valley area. Participants come from as far north and east as Woodstock and Luray and from as far south as Waynesboro and Lexington. Students also travel from West Virginia. 

DONATE to Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music

Donations help students purchase lessons, music, instrument rental, and ensemble fees. Make a tax-deductible donation online, or send your donation (made out to EMU, with 'scholarship donation' in the memo) to the SVPM Office (EMU Prep Music, 1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg VA 22802). 

Contact us

Interested in learning more about music lessons at EMU? Contact the SVPM Office at 540-432-4277 or prepmusic@emu.edu. We’d love to hear from you!

SVPM is located on the campus of Eastern Mennonite University, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Erin Weldon's (manager) office is now located in the same office space as the Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir at 1111 College Ave.  This is located right beside the Annex . On the main floor of Lehman you’ll find a mainstage auditorium that houses performances, weekly chapel, university events, and more. On the lower level you’ll find the music program offices (through the glass double doors), faculty offices, a recital hall, individual practice rooms, and more.

Important Information

Inclement Weather: In cases of inclement weather, cancellation of private lessons and classes is left up to the individual teacher and families. If you do not receive cancellation notice from your teacher, assume that your lesson is still on. Please contact your teacher if you cannot attend because of bad weather.

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