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SHENANDOAH VALLEY PREPARATORY MUSIC
Class Descriptions
Musikgarten is an exciting program for infants to
children age seven. Classes are taught by Miranda Kirby,
Musikgarten specialist.
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, and it stimulates
both sides of the brain. 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.
The physical benefits of early childhood music are
outstanding. Fine and gross motor skills can be improved
through improvisational dancing and handling of
instruments. Vocal and speech development can improve
through singing. Listening skills and concentration improve
with aural training. The old-fashioned goals of sharing and
cooperation are reinforced with the sharing of instruments
and encouragement of other students.
The most important benefit, however, is the proven
positive effects that music has on brain development. This
has been thoroughly researched and documented and is
most crucial during the first six years.
Miranda Kirby, instructor
Miranda Kirby completed a bachelor of music from JMU
and a master of music from Northwestern University. She
has taught music in Fairfax County Public Schools, Stuart
Hall, and Eastern Mennonite High School. She maintains
a cello studio in the EMU preparatory program, performs
regularly on cello throughout the area, and is an moderator of music exams for the International Baccalaureate
Organization in Cardiff, Wales. She has three children ages
4 months to 6 years, and believes strongly in the benefit of
early music experiences.
Musik for Babies (up to 2 years)
You and your child will enjoy this fun and exciting class!
You will learn how nursery rhymes can come to life with
wiggles and tickles, bounces and chants, while your baby
feels the steady beat. Your child will love to move and
dance in your arms….with classical pieces, a waltz, an
Irish jig or a lively folk dance. Learn beautiful lullabies to
rock your baby to sleep. With parent or caregiver.
Registration Form
The total tuition payment is due with your
registration form.
Registration deadline: Ten days prior to the start of
class. Late registrations will be accepted on a spaceavailable basis. (see website)
SPRING / CAMP / SUMMER (circle all that apply)
Parent’s name___________________________________
Address _______________________________________
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Phone_________________________________________
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Musik for Toddlers (ages 2-3)
Come join us as we dance and sing! In this class we explore our voices and hear wonderful music from all over
the world. We will learn how to keep a steady beat using
simple instruments like rhythm sticks, shakers, bells and
scarves. We will practice simple songs and rhymes and
get ready to play the music games in the preschool class.
With parent or caregiver.
Musik for Preschoolers (ages 3-5)
Using songs and movement activities, the children will
especially love the exciting music games they are now
old enough to play. These games encourage the children
to sing. We will continue to move and dance to beautiful
music, as well as play instruments and practice our exciting rhythm patterns with varying methods. With parent
or caregiver.
Student’s name _________________________________
Age_______ Date of birth_________Class ____________
Time ______________________ Fee $ _______________
Student’s name _________________________________
Age_______ Date of birth_________Class ____________
Time ______________________ Fee $________________
Total fees enclosed. $_________
Make check payable to EMU.
Note: I understand that my financial commitment is for
the entire semester regardless of my participation. There
is a $10 cancellation fee prior to the first class. No refunds
are given after the first class.
Signed ________________________________________
Musikmakers Around the World (ages 5-7)
Musikmakers includes singing, creative and structured
movement, playing instruments, fine tuning our voices
with solfege instruction, ear training, singing chase
games, instrument recognition, storytelling and learning
to play simple songs on the resonator bells. This class is a
wonderful introduction to private piano or instrumental
instruction. With or without parent. (4 year olds welcome
with teacher approval)
(see reverse side for class schedule)
Send this form and payment (payable to EMU) to:
EMU Preparatory Music, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg VA
22802, or pay and register online.
You will not be registered until your payment is
received. You will receive a confirmation by phone or
email when your registration is received.
emu.edu/musikgarten
facebook.com/musikgarten.emu
540-432-4277
prepmusic@emu.edu
Non-Profit
U.S. postage
Paid
Harrisonburg, VA
Permit No. 20
Spring Summer sessions 2015
May 11–June 1 (off Memorial Day)
3-week session
SHENANDOAH VALLEY
P R E PA R AT O R Y M U S I C
July 13–July 20
2-week session
Musik for Babies: (up to 2 years)
$26 spring/ $20 summer
 Mondays 9-9:30 a.m.
(older siblings are welcome, each child must enroll)
 Mondays 4:30-5 p.m Musik Together Class
(ages 0-4 welcome, each child must enroll)
Musik for Toddlers: (ages 2-3)
$30 spring/ $25 summer
 Mondays 9:45-10:30 a.m.
Musik for Preschoolers: (ages 3-5),
2 ½-year-olds welcome with teacher approval
$30 spring/ $25 summer
 Mondays 10:45-11:30 a.m.
MusikMakers Around the World: (ages 5-7),
4-year-olds welcome with teacher approval
$30 spring/ $25 summer
Spring/Summer 2015
For children who love music
for the pure joy of it!
(infant to 7 years)
Eastern Mennonite University
prepmusic@emu.edu
540-432-4277
 Mondays 5:45-6:15 p.m.
Four-day camp: (ages 2-7)
June 29–July 2: $40
 Mon.-Thurs. 9-9:50 a.m. (ages 2-3)
 Mon.-Thurs. 11-11:50 a.m. (ages 5-7)
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Eastern Mennonite University
Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg VA 22802-2462
 Mon.-Thurs. 10-10:50 a.m. (ages 3-5)
emu.edu/musikgarten
540-432-4277
prepmusic@emu.edu
emu.edu/musikgarten