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Arts & Music

(228) 374-9109
Felicia Bond: Felicia.Bond@uss.salvationarmy.org

Performing and Visual Arts Program

An increasingly popular program with area residents of all ages. These unique programs provide an opportunity to grow and develop in the arts, in a safe and fun-filled environment and with a strong Christian foundation. As they enhance their skills in drama, art, music, and dance,  participants learn responsibility, by learning extensive lines; enhance integrity, by learning the value of constructive criticism; build confidence, by speaking and performing for audiences; and learn the value of teamwork, by working with others throughout rehearsals and productions.

SPRING CREATIVE ARTS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 

PAINTING AND PASTRIES

Follow along with fun step-by-step instructions provided. This painting class is perfect for those who want to create a one-of-a-kind painting! The class will be led by a local artist who will guide participants through the process of creating their masterpieces. No creative or artistic skills are needed! The instructor will help you learn techniques while eating an assortment of pastries! Pre-registration is required.

  • Date: March 23, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
  • Price: $35 for members; $45 for guests
  • Who: Ages 13+

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PAINT YOUR OWN: WELCOME SIGN

Discover your inner artist with our paint-your-own welcome sign workshop! Unleash your creativity as you design and personalize your very own welcome sign to add a unique touch to your home's entrance. Our art instructor will guide you through the process, ensuring a fun and memorable experience for all skill levels. Open for ages 13+. Wear clothes you can get dirty. Pre-registration is required.

  • Date: May 25, 2024
  • Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Price: $35 for members; $45 for guests
  • Who: Ages 13+ 
  • Playcare is Available

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Brass Group Class - Mondays 

  • Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Ages: 10 - 17 (Must be enrolled in a band program or have previous experience)
  • FEE: $20

Opportunity to participate in Spring Recital!

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Kroc Kids Choir - Wednesdays

  • Time: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Fee: FREE for all After School Care participants | $80 for guests
  • Grades: 1-6

Opportunity to participate in Spring Recital!

Piano Group Class - Thursdays

  • Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Ages: 8 - 17
  • FEE: $100 + $15 Book Fee

Opportunity to participate in Spring Recital!

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Spring Recital

  • May 17 | 6:00 PM
  • Fee: FREE
  • Ages: All ages

SUMMER CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS

PIANO CAMP

Dive into the world of music this summer at our 8-week Piano Camp tailored for ages 8-18! Led by our experienced instructors, you'll explore everything from basic techniques to exciting music in a fun and supportive environment. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with learning, creativity, and the joy of making music!

  • Price: $80 + $15 book fee
  • Ages: 8-18
  • Tuesdays | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 
  • 6/4-7/23 (8 Classes)

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GUITAR CAMP

Dive into the world of music this summer at our 7-week Guitar Camp tailored for ages 8-18! Led by our experienced instructors, you'll explore everything from basic techniques to exciting music in a fun and supportive environment. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with learning, creativity, and the joy of making music!

  • Price: $70
  • Ages: 8-18
  • Fridays | 1 PM - 2 PM
  • June 7-July 19 (7 classes)

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SONGWRITING CAMP

Discover your musical voice at our 6-week Songwriting Class for ages 10-18! Led by our experienced instructors you’ll learn lyricism, melody crafting, and song structure. Join us to create music that speaks to the world. Enroll now and let your songs tell your story!

  • Price: $75
  • Ages: 10-18
  • Fridays | 3 PM - 4 PM
  • June 7 - July 12 (6 Classes)

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THEATRE CAMP

Dive into our two-week Theatre Camp and unleash your acting skills! Participants will learn the ins and outs of theatre from page to stage! There will be a performance on July 19 at 2 pm. Get your tickets now!

  • Price: $80
  • Ages: 8-18
  • Monday-Friday | 12:30 PM -3 PM
  • July 8-19

Performance July 19 at 2 PM

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PRINCE & PRINCESS MUSIC CAMP

Join us for a magical week of music and enchantment at our Prince and Princess Music Camp, tailored for ages 5-12. Step into a world of fairytales, where young princes and princesses will sing, dance, and create music inspired by beloved fairy tale characters. Participants will learn the basics of performance, working as an ensemble, and the basics of music theory. There will be a performance on June 14 at 2:30 pm.

  • Price: $50
  • Ages: 5-12
  • June 10-14 | 1 PM - 3 PM

Free performance June 14 at 2:30 PM

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BROADWAY BOOTCAMP

Become a star at our Broadway Bootcamp class, designed for ages 8-16! Throughout the week, young performers will explore musical theatre through exploring dance, voice, and acting. A grand finale performance will be held on June 28 at 2 pm.

  • Price: $50
  • Ages: 8-16
  • June 24-28 | 1 PM - 3 PM

Free performance June 14 at 2:30 pm

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ARTVENTURE JR.

This art camp for ages 5-7 is packed with fun and creativity! Participants will learn new media and techniques and dive into shape, lines, and color theory while learning about famous artists.

  • Price: $60
  • Ages: 5-7
  • Mondays | 9:30 AM - 10 AM
  • June 3-July 22 (8 Classes)

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ARTVENTURE CREATORS

This art camp for ages 8-12 is packed with fun and adventure! Participants will explore mixed media, essential art principles, and fascinating art history lessons. From painting to printmaking, and everything in between, young artists will unlock their potential and make lasting memories in a vibrant fun-filled atmosphere.

  • Price: $80
  • Ages: 8-12
  • Mondays | 10 AM - 11 AM
  • June 3 - July 22 (8 Classes)

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ARTVENTURE TEEN

This art camp for ages 13-18 is packed with fun and adventure! Participants will explore with mixed media, essential art principles, and fascinating art history lessons. From painting to printmaking, and everything in between, young artists will unlock their potential and make lasting memories in a vibrant fun-filled atmosphere.

  • Price: $80
  • Ages: 13-16
  • Mondays | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • June 3-July 22 (8 Classes)

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SCULPTING ADVENTURE CAMP

Our Sculpting Adventures Camp invites young artists to mold their imagination into reality through clay. Participants will learn sculpting techniques through hand-building and will get to take their creations home. Wear clothes you can get dirty!

  • Price: $80
  • Ages: 8-18
  • Mondays | 11 PM - 12 PM
  • June 3-July 22 (8 Classes)

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ART/MUSIC FIELD TRIPS

Experience the magic of art and music with our Art and Music Field Trips! With rates starting at $7 per child, our field trips offer unforgettable memories. Plus, for an additional fee, we'll bring the excitement to you! Let us spark creativity and passion with engaging activities by creating masterpieces!

  • Price: Packages starting at $7/child
  • Ages: 2+ | Groups of 5 or more
  • Monday-Friday
    • Dependent on instructor availability

CONTACT FELICIA BOND FOR MORE INFORMATION: Felicia.Bond@uss.salvationarmy.org

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Private Lessons

Prep for an audition or take a deeper focus on a particular craft. Our Arts and Music instructor can help you curate an experience that helps you create a style of your own.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Whether you are prepping for an audition or just want a deeper focus on a particular craft our Arts and Music instructor can help you curate a personalized experience that helps you create a style of your own.

Weekly, one-on-one lessons are offered to students interested in music, art, and theatre.  Lessons are taught by professional instructors and are scheduled by appointment only.

Prices below include one lesson per week.
30-minute lessons – $100 (4 classes/month)
45-minute lessons – $140  (4 classes/month)
1-hour lessons – $180 (4 classes/month)

THEATRE

Acting the Song: When it comes to the best musical theatre performances, there is more to the song than the notes on the page. Students will learn how to deliver the meaning and character of a song along with vocal techniques to ensure an amazing vocal performance!

Private Instruction: One-on-one instruction allows students to better their craft from monologue work, character studies, and so much more!

Audition Prep: Whether you’re trying out for a dream role in the community play or attending college auditions, learn how to take your audition from good to great by receiving individual coaching on effective material choice and performance techniques to help stand out from the crowd.

ART

Building a Portfolio: Students learn through various techniques, mediums, and styles to create, build, and prepare their portfolios!

Private Instruction: One-on-one instruction provides students with an individualized approach to developing their art through technique studies, color theory, and so much more!

Exploring Mediums: Whether you’ve always wanted to try your hand at pottery, you’ve always wanted to try art as a new hobby, or you want to explore different mediums, our private art lessons are for you! Let our local artists guide you through creating your very own masterpiece!

DANCE

Igniting Your Passion: Have you always wanted to learn how to dance, or do you wish you could have continued to dance? Let our professional dance instructors make your dream a reality! Students will learn the ins and outs of their preferred dance style starting from the very beginning or picking up where you left off.

Audition Prep: Whether you have a competition or audition coming up, learn how to sharpen your audition tools and fine-tune your technique to take your performance to the next level.

Currently offering private lessons in these dance styles:

  • Ballet
  • Tap
  • Jazz
  • Contemporary
  • Lyrical
  • Pointe

MUSIC

Audition Prep: Whether you’re practicing for chair placements, college auditions, or anything in between, let our professional musicians help you fine-tune your technique to ensure you blow the judges away!

Private Instruction: One-on-one instruction allows students to better their craft beginning with etudes, solo literature, technique studies, and more!

Igniting Your Passion: Have you always wanted to learn how to play an instrument, or have your personal voice coach? These lessons teach the ins and outs of their instrument from the very beginning or picking up where you left off.

Currently offering private lessons in these disciplines:

  • Woodwinds
  • Brass
  • Drums and Percussion
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Strings

 

Purchase Lessons

Lessons may be purchased online after filling out the Private Lessons Form and scheduling lesson times with the Coordinator and the instructor is assigned to the student. 

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