Music Explorers WORKSHOP (AGES 5 - 8)
Saturday, September 26 | 10 AM or 11 AM

Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir (SVCC) is offering free music classes for children ages 5-8 at Explore More Discovery Museum on Saturday, September 26, 10 AM & 11 AM. Sign up your young musician for music-learning fun with instructors Karen Reichard and Amanda Aponte Mondoro! Participants will enjoy playing games, moving, singing, and more — all in a learning environment based on the highly-acclaimed Kódaly approach to music education. Each session is 40 minutes.

This is a FREE event. 

Parents are welcome to participate and must remain on the premises.
 

Meet the Instructors:

Karen Reichard is a semi-retired music educator with 42 years experience teaching preschool through 12th grades in Augusta, Shenandoah, and Harrisonburg City Schools. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s in music education and a Kodály Level 1 course, all at James Madison University. Her Orff Levels I-III and Master Class certifications were attained at the University of Memphis. Mrs. Reichard is a long-time fan and volunteer of SVCC and has attended almost every Christmas and spring concert since 1991.

Amanda Aponte Mondoro is a proud SVCC alum of 13 years, with some of her earliest musical memories taking place in Joy Anderson’s Music Explorers classes. She earned her degree in Music Education from James Madison University, where she also completed her Levels I & II of Kodály training. Mrs. Aponte Mondoro teaches K-5 general music at Ivy Elementary in Albemarle County, and previously taught for two years in Harrisonburg City Public Schools. Amanda is passionate about helping every child discover a love for music, and fostering a joyful sense of connection and community in the music room. She is thrilled to be part of SVCC once again and give back to the organization that provided her with so many incredible experiences and opportunities.

Photo Waiver:

Explore More Discovery Museum reserves the right to use photos taken during events for use in marketing.  If you do not wish to have your family member's photos used for this purpose, please submit a request in writing with your registration form.

More questions?

Please feel free to contact the museum with any other questions or concerns.

Phone:  (540) 442 - 8900

Email:  info@iexploremore.com