Registration has been Extended!!!
We've extended registration and are looking for more applicants. The sooner we receive more applications, the better we can proceed with plans for SCIM!
What is Shenandoah Christian institute of Music?
Shenandoah Christian Institute of Music is an endeavor that has been in development for quite some time. The vision for a school of this type was what led to the development of the first summer music camp in 2006. Since that first music camp, many people have expressed interest in being able to study music for a longer term with more intensive instruction.
Expectations are important; you should know that the school is not designed to be an extended music camp. Studies will be more rigorous; you will have regular and extensive homework; your work will be assessed for accuracy, effort, and quality. We will be striving to offer studies at a genuinely adult level.
As a part of the overall dream, we eventually hope to offer coursework in other fields of art as well. At that time we plan to call this school the “Shenandoah Christian Institute of Music and the Arts.”
SCIM Vision Statement
We believe that a primary calling of the Church is to join Jesus Christ in the reconciling of all things to himself. This includes fleshing out the creative impulse that is central to our being created in the image of God, the creator of heaven and earth. We recognize that this creative impulse–the artistic bent–all too often is indeed bent and twisted. We are called to be holy sub-creators, modeling how the Redeemed are
creative after the pattern of their Creator. This is never to be art for its own sake; it must always be a means of communicating the essential truths of Christianity and all humanity, and above all the truth, goodness, and beauty of Jesus Christ.
Essential in any field of legitimate Christian work, from mechanics to construction to child rearing, is a heart that passionately wants to serve our Lord. A pure heart, however, is not born with the ability to diagnose an engine knock or build kitchen cabinets or deal with an angry child; our minds need training to be productive in the Kingdom. This is an essential–and often neglected–part of Jesus’ command to love
our God. We are to love Him not only with the heart, but also with the mind.
Our vision is to train both the mind and the heart, to equip people for competent music ministry to the building up of the Kingdom of God and the glory of Jesus Christ, to the edification of the saints, and to the joy of the artist.
FAQ
When?
June 16 – July 9, 2010
Enrollment dates: Now through March 31, 2010
Minimum Number of Students that must be enrolled by October 31, 2009 in order for school to proceed: 10
Enrollment will be limited to 20 students.
Where?
The Institute will be held at the facilities of Calvary Mennonite Fellowship located at
6083 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg VA, 22802.
Who?
Instructors: Lyle Stutzman, Wendell Glick, Wendell Nisly
Academic Dean: Lloyd Kauffman
Administrator: Linford Berry
What Courses will be offered?
We plan to start small, and grow as there is demand. It is our commitment to help those who are called to any field of music ministry to be adequately equipped. Through extensive discussion with instructors, we have concluded that for every area of music–whether congregational ministry, education, composition, choral conducting, or singing–the study of music theory is fundamental. Thus the core of our offerings at this point will focus on theory as a required course, with other classes being offered as supplements. We hope to eventually teach theory at four levels; each theory course will have an emphasis on composing as an integral part of learning and utilizing the course content.
Chapel (required)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Subjects discussed in chapel will include such things as Biblical foundations for worship music and music and the arts in Christian perspective.
Core Courses (3 credits, 1 required)
Music Theory I: Lyle Stutzman
Music Theory II: Wendell Glick
Supplemental Courses (1 credit, contingent on student interest)
Choir / Ensemble: Wendell Nisly
Class Voice: Lyle Stutzman
Music Appreciation: TBA
Functional Keyboard Skills: TBA
Choral Conducting or Choral Music Survey: Wendell Nisly
Private Tutoring (1/4 credit,
includes additional fee; contingent on student interest, student preparedness, and instructor availability.)
How much will it cost?
Registration Fee: $50 (non-refundable unless school is canceled due to insufficient enrollment)
Tuition: $480 (private tutoring will be an additional fee)
Lodging: $250 (if we provide lodging)
Meals: $160 (two per day during week days)
Materials: TBA (textbooks and other materials)
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Please contact us for more inFO:
email: info@musicinstitute.info
phone: 540-476-3309