$56/month
Ms. Brandy Bollen
“Music Around the World!”
This class is an introduction to all things “music”. We will explore the basics of music using our voices, instruments, and physical activities to teach pitch, rhythm, and music notation. Exploration of music history and famous composers is included as well. The student will participate in group activities that stimulate the child to learn new musical concepts in a fun environment.

$56/month
Ms. Brandy Bollen
“Music Around the World!”
Expands on the concepts learned in Elementary Music 1. We will explore the basics of music using our voices, instruments, and physical activities to teach pitch, rhythm, and music notation. Exploration of music history and famous composers is included as well. The student will participate in group activities that stimulate the child to learn new musical concepts in a fun environment.

$56/mo
Ms. Brandy Bollen
Students will build upon their existing musical knowledge both as individual vocalists and as members of a choir. They will learn how to joyfully blend their voices with others to create lovely unison, rounds, descants, parts, and other harmonies. They will begin to sight-read music from the written score, learning more musical terminology as it pertains to the songs we are currently working on. They will also enjoy and learn from various music games and other fun activities that will further their musical knowledge while bonding them as a group. After all, choral singing requires lots of teamwork as well as personal precision! Students will have opportunities throughout the year to sing in our community as well as to perform in our Christmas and Spring choir concerts at YMV.

$63/mo
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
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.

$64/mo
Mr. Gary Garlic
Placement in ensemble by audition. Private instruction highly recommended.

$63/mo plus $5 supply fee to the teacher
Mr. Gary Garlic
Placement in ensemble by audition. Private instruction highly recommended in order to grow and meet the skill demands of this band. 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.

Mrs. Allison Siff
$60/mo
This is a non-auditioned group for the student who is at least 8 years old. The emphasis of the class is to build a solid foundation of instrumental technique, listening skills, beginning music theory, musicianship, and appropriate ensemble conduct. Students will also learn some ear training and memorization.

Mrs. Allison Siff
$60/mo
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 and encourage to audition for Junior District Strings.

$63/mo
Mrs. Sarah Umlauf
Placement in ensemble by audition. 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. Leah Armstrong
Mr. John Boyer
Mrs. Julie Rohr
Mrs. Marcie Williams

$93/mo
Mrs. Leah Armstrong

$93/mo
Mr. Don Davis

$93/mo
Mr. Don Davis

$93/mo
Mr. Tony Grizzel

$93/mo
Mr. Tony Grizzel

$93/mo
Mr. Tony Grizzel

$93/mo
Mr. Gary Garlic
Mr. Ellard Forrester

$93/mo
Mr. Gary Garlic

$93/mo
Mr. Gary Garlic

$93/mo
Dr. Chris Card

$93/mo
Dr. Chris Card

$93/mo
Dr. Chris Card

$93/mo
Dr. Chris Card

$93/mo
Mrs. Sarah Umlauf

$93/mo
Ms. Brandy Bollen

$63/mo plus $5 supply fee to the teacher
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
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. Students must also be in high school Concert Choir.

$59/mo
Gary Garlic
Students learn fundamentals of reading and performing rhythm, harmony, and melody, as well as how to apply music theory in song form. This exciting class uses a variety of instrumentation to support student creativity and is open to anyone interested in learning to improvise and express themselves through the language of music. All participants must be enrolled in a band class or private lessons.

$55/month
Mr. Ellard Forrester
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.

$55/month
Mr. Ellard Forrester
This class is a continuation of Fundamentals and includes additional skills such as advanced analysis and jazz application of theory, instrumental ranges, ensembles, and arranging.

$53/mo
Gary Garlic
Prerequisite: some musical experience (instrumental or vocal) and a love for music
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.

$60/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 and end-of-year art show and will keep a portfolio of their work. This class is loosely graded so each child can work within an ability grouping that fits them best.

$60/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 and their works, cultural arts, and the natural world will be utilized over the course of the year. Students will participate in and end-of-year art show and will keep a portfolio of their work. This class is loosely graded so each child can work within an ability grouping that fits them best.

$60/mo plus $30 supply fee paid directly to teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Councill
YMV’s oldest 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 and their works, cultural arts, and the natural world will be utilized over the course of the year. Students will participate in and end-of-year art show and will keep a portfolio of their work. This class is loosely graded so each child can work within an ability grouping that fits them best.

$60/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 through a variety of art projects which allow a broad exploration of materials. Students will participate in and end-of-year art show and will keep a portfolio of their work.

$60/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. Students will have weekly sketchbook assignments, keep a journal of works completed, and participate in an end-of-year art show.

$61/mo with $15 script fee paid directly to the teacher
Mrs. Mia Haymes
This course will cover theatre terminology, movement (body awareness, exercises), emotions and expressions, vocal exploration, and performance opportunities.

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

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