SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
The School of Fine Arts offers private and group instruction for art, drama, instruments, and voice with lessons for all ages conveniently located at the church. Instruction is designed to use positive teaching methods and experienced instructors to equip students with the knowledge and tools to excel in the field of Fine Arts.
Schedule
Fall Session: August 10-December 9, 2010 (no instruction 10/4-7 and 11/22-25). Registration is currently open for the Fall Session.
Spring Session: January 11-May 5, 2011 (no instruction 3/14-17)
Spring Recital: Thursday, May 12, 2011
Class Instruction
Class offerings will be confirmed upon enrollment of at least 10 students unless otherwise indicated. Each student is responsible for obtaining any material required for class study.
Art 1 (children) – Thursdays @ 5:00 p.m.
Teacher: Niki Parsons
In this weekly one-hour class, students will explore a variety of artistic adventures. From graphite to paint and clay, students will get hands-on experience and an introduction to fundamental art technique. Each student will end the semester with a variety of finished works of art.
Art 2 (children) – Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m.
Teacher: Niki Parsons
In this weekly one-hour class for those who have completed Art 1, students will be taught fine art skill development through more specialized instruction in drawing and step-by-step painting instruction. Emphasis will be on the essentials of drawing, value, color, and technique. Students will create several finished drawings and paintings throughout the course of the semester.
Watercolor Essentials (adults) – TBD
Teacher: Niki Parsons
In this weekly one-hour class, adult students will explore the exciting medium of watercolor. Aspiring artists will get hands-on experience and an introduction to fundamental watercolor technique. Students will complete their own individual pieces as they follow along through step-by-step instruction. Each student will end the semester with a variety of finished watercolor paintings.
Intro to Musical Theater (children) – Tuesdays @ 6:00 p.m.
Teacher: Jennifer Freeman
This weekly one-hour class is for children ages 6-12 who are beginning to develop their acting, singing, and movement skills. Students will learn the basics of projecting, memorizing, stage direction, pantomime, and character development. At the end of the semester, the class will present a mini-musical where they will showcase their music selections and theater pieces. This class is specifically designed to engage children who have displayed an interest in theater in a fun way that sparks their creativity.
Music with Mommy (babies) – Thursdays @ 9:15-10:00 a.m. ($100)
Teacher: Jennifer Freeman
This 8-week class for children ages 6-18 months is a fun, interactive time between a child and his or her parent through music. This time reinforces that the best teacher for a child is his or her parent. The children will use their minds and bodies to learn with music and will enjoy a safe social atmosphere. (Class size: 8 students)
Group Piano I for Beginners (children) – Tuesdays @ 4:00 p.m. ($75)
Teacher: Jessica Newport
This 5-week class for children ages 5-9 years old is an introduction to the basics of musical terminology, keyboard notation and practice. Classes are offered as weekly one-hour sessions and students may sign up for subsequent sessions if they develop an interest in playing piano. Piano instruction follows the Bastien Primer A lesson books. (Class size: 5 students)
Group Piano II (children) – time TBD ($75)
Teacher: Jessica Newport
A 5-week continuation of Group Piano I for students having completed the Primer A level. Classes are offered as weekly one-hour sessions and students may sign up for subsequent sessions. Piano instruction continues in the Bastien Primer B lesson books, and advanced musical concepts involving MIDI, accidentals, and Finale music notation are introduced. (Class size: 5 students)
Guitar Class - Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m.
Teacher: Clay Krasner
In this weekly one-hour class, students will learn the fundamentals of chords, scales, strum patterns and finger picking. Concepts learned in class will be applied to songs and chord progressions.
Private Instruction
Specific schedules depend on the teacher. Registration is ongoing for private lessons. Please call for specific instrument and class times available. Each student is responsible for obtaining any material required for class study.
Brass
Trumpet, F Horn, Trombone, Tuba
Teachers: TBD
Individual weekly 30-minute lessons will focus on the particular playing level and needs of the individual student. Special attention will be given to playing posture, embouchure, technique, and performance practice.
Guitar 1
Teacher: Austin Hobbs, Janet Sneed
Individual weekly 30-minute lessons for individuals age 9 and older will focus on the particular playing level and needs of the individual student. Students will learn the fundamentals of chords, scales, strum patterns and finger picking. Concepts learned in class will be applied to songs and chord progressions.
Music Therapy - Tuesday/Thursdays @ 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Teacher: Laura Logue-Poteet
Individual lessons in which a music therapist uses music to motivate children and adults with disabilities to work on their cognitive, communicative and academic goals and objectives.
Piano - Tuesday/Thursdays @ 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced
Teacher: Maria King, Suzanne Franklin, Janet Sneed
Individual weekly 30-minute lessons will focus on the particular playing level and needs of the individual student. Special attention will be given to playing posture, technique, scales, and performance practice.
Strings
Violin, viola, cello, and bass
Teachers: Kristi Harrington, Laura Logue-Poteet
Individual weekly 30-minute lessons will focus on the particular playing level and needs of the individual student. Special attention will be given to instrument care, bowing, technique, and performance practice.
Voice - Tuesdays @ 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.; Mondays/Thursdays 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Teachers: Jennifer Freeman, Denise Patton
Individual weekly 30-minute lessons will focus on the particular performance level and needs of the individual student. Special attention will be given to tone production, breath support, diction and musical phrasing.
Woodwinds
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
Teachers: TBD
Individual weekly 30-minute lessons will focus on the particular playing level and needs of the individual student. Special attention will be given to playing posture, embouchure, technique, and performance practice.
Tuition
Registration Fee: $25 per year
Private Instruction: $90 per month. Lesson fees are due in advance by the first of each month.
Class Instruction: $175 for 16 one-hour classes unless otherwise indicated. Class fees are due 2 weeks before the first class meeting.
For a printable registration form (Adobe PDF format), click here.