Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music

Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Interested in learning to play a musical instrument? We offer weekly lessons with instructors who are Music Lessons for All Ages

Interested in music lessons?

Our instrumental instructors are specialists on their instrument. We offer weekly music lessons on campus at EMU. Student placement is determined by schedule. Students may choose 30-, 45- or 60-minute lessons at the discretion of the instructor. Private and group music lessons are offered in piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, guitar; Suzuki violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano and flu

te. Adult Piano Classes

Now Offering a Recreational Music Making (RMM) Adult Group Piano Classes! RMM is music making for the joy of it in a non-stressful environment, regardless of age, background, or prior experience. This class is for you if you currently do not play or play a little, want to play and create music for your own enjoyment, want a stress free musical experience, and/or love piano music! Session 1 (January 18-March 4)- Register by January 4
Session 2 (March 14-April 29)- Register by February 29

More information and registration form HERE. You may also contact the Preparatory Music Office for more information. Program Offerings

Performance opportunities Prep music ensemble performs on campus

- solo recitals each semester
- small ensemble performance opportunities
- community performances (nursing homes, churches, shopping areas…)
- studio or large group performance at the end of each year
- Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony for advanced students

On September 27th, some of our Suzuki violin students were thrilled to collaborate with Staunton Suzuki Studio on a Comm...
10/06/2025

On September 27th, some of our Suzuki violin students were thrilled to collaborate with Staunton Suzuki Studio on a Community Suzuki Workshop Day! Students of all ages and levels participated in musical group activities, played games together, and made some new friends! The afternoon finished with a short musical showcase for family and friends!

Thanks to all of the teachers that made this event possible!

There's still space in our Pre-School music class for children ages 0-3! We would love to see you there!
09/04/2025

There's still space in our Pre-School music class for children ages 0-3! We would love to see you there!

Teaching music, understanding children.Music & Play is an exciting music program with classes available for ages infant to 6 years, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Our classes are taught by instructors Lindsay Lam and Hannah Shultz in Harrisonburg, Virginia, through Eastern Mennonite Univers...

We're thrilled to welcome Daniel Esperante to the SVPM faculty as our new flute instructor! He brings a wealth of educat...
08/27/2025

We're thrilled to welcome Daniel Esperante to the SVPM faculty as our new flute instructor! He brings a wealth of educational and performance experience to our program and we're excited to have him on board!

Daniel still has space for a few students in his studio! You can learn more about him at our website below and also inquire about lesson availability.

https://www.svprepmusic.org/our-faculty

08/26/2025

Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras The Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras provide a unique, high-level orchestral experience for advanced pre-collegiate wind, brass, strings, and percussion students of the greater central Shenandoah Valley area. There are three different ensembles....

Miriam Rhodes is one of our wonderful violin instructors! Don't miss her and the other talented musicians this Friday!
04/24/2025

Miriam Rhodes is one of our wonderful violin instructors! Don't miss her and the other talented musicians this Friday!

Have you heard? For the first time in its six-year history, three student-musicians have won the annual Concerto/Aria Competition!

Join violinist Miriam Rhodes and pianists Rafael de Tablan and Naomi Kratzer—alongside the EMU Orchestra—for the Concerto/Aria Concert this Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium. Catch the concert in person (free admission) or via livestream at: https://bit.ly/3YKZ5Yp

You won't want to miss it!

It's almost time for SVYSOs Spring Concert! We hope to see you there!
03/12/2025

It's almost time for SVYSOs Spring Concert! We hope to see you there!

SVYSO is excited to present its Spring Concert on Sunday, March 23rd at 5:30pm in Lehman Auditorium! This concert will feature both Sinfonia Strings and the Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony.

We hope to see you there!

Check out our brand new website! This will be home base for all SVPM programs moving forward, collecting all registratio...
01/22/2025

Check out our brand new website! This will be home base for all SVPM programs moving forward, collecting all registrations, calendars, and events into one convenient website!

Look it over; you might discover something new about the programs we offer!

Your musical journey starts here! Instrumental Lessons Suzuki Program Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras Harrisonburg City After School Strings Pre-School Music Classes

See you tomorrow!
12/06/2024

See you tomorrow!

We're so excited about this fun concert! Plan to stop by Central Library downtown and hear some delightful holiday tunes...
11/11/2024

We're so excited about this fun concert! Plan to stop by Central Library downtown and hear some delightful holiday tunes during Winter Wonderfest on December 7th!

String players, don't forget to sign up for your audition! We can't wait to see you all soon!
09/23/2024

String players, don't forget to sign up for your audition! We can't wait to see you all soon!

Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony

Our very own Sharon Miller, registered Teacher Trainer with the SAA, is hosting a session of Every Child Can (ECC) next ...
09/19/2024

Our very own Sharon Miller, registered Teacher Trainer with the SAA, is hosting a session of Every Child Can (ECC) next weekend at EMU!

ECC is the perfect introduction to teachers and parents who are curious about the philosophy behind the Suzuki Method. We'd love to see you there!

Details and registration info can be found here, on the SAA website.

This course will be held on Friday, September 27 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm EDT and on Saturday, September 28 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

Registration for our brand new Composition and Theory Seminar  is still open! Sign up today to reserve your spot for thi...
09/13/2024

Registration for our brand new Composition and Theory Seminar is still open! Sign up today to reserve your spot for this exciting opportunity!

This class is open to brand new composers and intermediate composers alike!

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Harrisonburg, VA
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