$60/mo
Mr. Tony Grizzel
Learn to play handbells in an ensemble setting. Technique, musicianship, and ensemble playing will be taught.

$56/mo
Ms. Brandy Bollen
This is a three-year sequence of classes focused on play-based learning with classroom instruments, singing, and movement.

$56/mo plus $15 supply fee (music)
Ms. Brandy Bollen
Students focus on music literacy, sight-reading, healthy singing habits, and ensemble singing. A wide variety of music is learned including classical, folk, jazz, and contemporary styles. Students perform several times a year.

$66/mo plus $15 supply fee (music)
Ms. Brandy Bollen
Middle school students, functioning as a vocal team, will experience the joys of being in a vibrant choir that sings in three- and four-part harmony! Through the use of solfege and other fun games and music acitivites, students will learn more about reading music and to read and recognize intervals as well as other relevant musical terminology and skills. They will learn to sightread, and 7th and 8th graders will have the wonderful opportunity of auditioning for District Chorus, which is held in February for those who are selected. Focusing on Christian music while exploring other various musical genres, this exciting choir will perform in the community throughout the year and in our Christmas and Spring choir concert events at YMV!

$63/mo
Mrs. Karla Robinson
No audition required. Proper vocal technique is taught, including breathing and vocal production, diction, reading music, expression, and stylistic differences. The music performed is primarily sacred, but many styles and eras are represented. Students have the opportunity to audition for District and State choir events and perform in the community. Christmas and spring home concerts are the equivalent of final exam.

$60/mo
Mr. Tony Grizzel
Materials: Standard of Excellence Book 1 (for your instrument)
No prior experience necessary. Students will learn music fundamentals and basic instrument skills, such as instrument assembly and parts, playing posture and breathing techniques, fundamental scales and music theory, proper embouchure and sticking technique, performance etiquette, basic music notation, and simple and compound time.

Prerequisites: Beginning Band and/or private lessons; Standard of Excellence Book 2 (for your instrument), metronome, tuner (winds/brass), notebook, pencils
Placement in ensemble by audition. Private instruction highly recommended.This mid-level band meets requirements for our District. Students audition for District Band and participate in performance if they are accepted.

$90/mo plus $10 supply fee to the teacher
Mr. Ricky Micou
Prerequisites: Intermediate band and/or private lessons; Standards of Excellence Book 3 (for your instrument)
Placement in ensemble after brief assessment. This high school level band class meets our state and district requirements. Students will audition for District Band and those who qualify may audition for All Virginia Band! Private instruction highly recommended in order to grow and meet the skill demands of this class. Students should make every attempt to have an intermediate to advanced model instrument and mouthpiece or mallet/stick setup. Percussionists are expected to use their own mallets or sticks as appropriate. There will be multiple performance opportunities throughout the year.

$60/mo
Mrs. Allison Siff
Materials: Essential Elements 2000 for Strings Book 1 (for your instrument), Magic Carpet (for your instrument) by Joanne Martin, pencils, shoulder rest or sponge for violins/violas, endpin anchor (strap) for cellos
Students will learn basic fundamentals and instrument technique, including parts and care of instrument, playing positions, simple music notation, and ear training. Students will learn one-octave D and G major scales, Suzuki rhythms and bowing patterns, and play both by ear and by note-reading. Private lessons are strongly encouraged to reinforce and develop what the student is learning in class.

Mrs. Allison Siff
$60/mo
Materials: Essential Elements 2000 for Strings Book 2 (for your instrument), Winning Rhythms by Edward L. Ayola, black 3-ring binder, pencils
Placement in ensemble by audition. Students should either have successfully completed Beginning Strings or have had at least two years of private instruction to demonstrate appropriate skills in both playing and note-reading. The emphasis of the class is to continue building ensemble skills, emphasizing listening, intonation, rhythm, dynamics, and technique. Class also incorporates music theory and history. Students are encourage to take private lessons to build their individual skill and technique. Middle school students are eligible for and encouraged to audition for Junior District Strings.

$63/mo
Mrs. Sarah Umlauf
Materials: Advanced Technique published by Hal Leonard
Placement in ensemble by audition (play at least one 3 octave scale; play all 2 octave scales up through 3 sharps and 3 flats; play a prepared solo of grade 4-5 music; sight-reading). The emphasis of the class is to build upon previous years of study with particular attention to sound, articulation, intonation, bowings, technique, rhythm, and dynamics. Music theory and history are incorporated into the monthly schedule. High school students are eligible and encouraged to audition for the Virginia Senior Regional Orchestra in the fall. Students are highly encouraged to continue private instruction as well as graduate to an intermediate to advanced student level instrument and bow.

$93/mo
Mrs. Julie Rohr
Mrs. Marcie Williams
Mr. G (traditional and jazz piano)

$93/mo
Mr. Don Davis
Mr. G

$93/mo
Mr. Tony Grizzel

$93/mo
Mr. Tony Grizzel

$93/mo
Mr. Tony Grizzel

$93/mo
Mr. G
Mr. Ricky Micou

$93/mo

$93/mo
Mr. G
Mr. Ricky Micou

$93/mo

$93/mo

$93/mo

$93/mo

$93/mo
Mrs. Nora Smith

$95/mo
Ms. Brandy Bollen

Placement in ensemble is by audition. Students must also be enrolled in Advanced Band to participate. Students will learn music written in the various styles of standard jazz repertoire. Students perform frequently in the community and at YMV.

$63/mo
Karla Robinson
Prerequisite: Students must also be in high school Concert Choir.
This is an auditioned ensemble of approximately 12 members. Students are held to a high level of excellence, performing music that is challenging and usually a cappella. They perform frequently throughout the year, especially at Christmas time.

$56/mo plus $15 supply fee to teacher (music)
Ms. Brandy Bollen
Men’s chorus is a place where singers of all levels and experience will develop their vocal skills, musicianship, and ensemble singing. Students sing in 2-4 part harmony, focusing on repertoire specifically written for male ensembles. They will explore doo-wop, barbershop, folk, and contemporary music styles while focusing on healthy vocal habits, sight-reading, and musical expression in a supporting and engaging environment.

$50/mo
Mr. Ricky Micou
Materials: Students are asked to purchase their own shaker, metronome, notebook, and pencils. Other instruments are provided.
World Rhythm is a very unique ensemble that welcomes all instruments and voice. Music is selected based on instrumentation. All students will gain strong music fundamentals in a fun way!

$60/month
Dr. Chris Card
Materials: Alfred Music Theory Books 1-3
Basic traditional music theory is covered, including clefs, time signatures, note values, melodic and harmonic intervals and chords, figured bass analysis and realization, scales and modes, and transposition.

Prerequisites: Music Theory I
Textbook: AP Music Theory (Barron’s) ISBN 978-1-4380-7677-5

$60/mo
Mr. Ricky Micou
Prerequisite: some musical experience (instrumental or vocal) and a love for music; personal digital device (laptop or tablet) with music recording software
This course is designed to teach students to create and produce music using professional software and hardware. Students will participate in group and individual projects covering many musical styles. Learn music production techniques used by music industry professionals! Students must bring laptop to class.

$56/mo plus $30 supply fee paid directly to teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Councill
YMV’s youngest artists will be introduced to the elements of art and principles of design while experiencing many different types of art mediums. Art inspired by literature, seasonal and holiday art, famous artists and their works, cultural arts, and the natural world will be utilized over the course of the year. Students will participate in an end-of-year art show and will keep a portfolio of their work. The class is loosely graded so each child can work within an ability grouping that fits them best.

$56/mo plus $30 supply fee paid directly to teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Councill
YMV’s elementary artists will become familiar with the elements of art and principles of design while experiencing many different types of art mediums. Art inspired by literature, seasonal and holiday art, famous artists, cultural arts, and the natural world will be utilized over the course of the year. Students will participate in an end-of-year art show and will keep a portfolio of their work. The class is loosely graded so each child can work within an ability grouping that fits them best.

$56/mo plus $30 supply fee paid directly to teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Councill
YMV’s oldest elementary artists will effectively use the elements of art and principles of design while experiencing many different types of art mediums. Art inspired by literature, seasonal and holiday art, famous artists, cultural arts, and the natural world will be utilized over the course of the year. Students will participate in an end-of-year art show and will keep a digital and physical portfolio of their work. The class is loosely graded so each child can work within an ability grouping that fits them best.

$56/mo plus $30 supply fee paid directly to teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Councill
Middle school students will be introduced to and become familiar with the elements of art and principles of design, master artists in history and cultural people groups. A variety of art projects will allow a broad exploration of materials. Students will participate in an end-of-year art show and will keep a digital and physical portfolio of their work.

$56/mo plus $30 supply fee paid directly to teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Councill
This class is geared for students age 13 through 12th grade; an interest in personal artistic growth is needed.
Students with artistic interest will enjoy this more intensive class focusing on learning to see as an artist, drawing techniques to draw what you see, using value, color theory, color mixing and more. The first half of the year will be dedicated to drawing skills, the second half to painting skills. There will be weekly sketchbook assignments. Students will keep a digital and physical portfolio and participate in an end-of-year art show.

*Students attending this class can ALSO register for the middle or high school class; Foundations class projects are completely different from graded classes projects.

$56/mo plus $30 supply fee paid directly to teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Councill
A variety of drawing, painting, 3D and mixed-media projects reinforcing the elements of art and principles of design will allow a broad exploration of drawing materials. Master and contemporary artists will be introduced and used to draw inspiration. You will have weekly sketchbook assignments specific to student level, keep a portfolio of works completed, and participate in an end-or-year art show. Students in their first year of HS art will be considered Art I, second year is Art II, and third year is Art III. Depending on student numbers there may be different studio work assigned.

$51/mo
Mr. Davis Haymes

$66/mo with a $15 script fee paid directly to the teacher
Mr. Davis Haymes
This class covers Acting 101 (theatre terminology, careers, history, acting lessons), technical aspects of theatre, and performance opportunities.

$66/mo with a $15 script fee paid directly to the teacher
Mr. Davis Haymes
This class covers theatre terminology, careers, history, acting lessons, and performance opportunities.