FCDS Community School of the Arts offers opportunities for arts education for adults and children in our surrounding community. Home school students can register for private or group music lessons, join our performing ensembles, register for our visual arts workshops, and sign up for our group dance or martial arts classes. For more information about classes offered please explore the rest of our website or contact Anna Morris, Community School of the Arts Coordinator at 945-3151 ext. 360 or e-mail AnnaMorris@fcds.org. You can now register online at www.fcds.org/csa.

Performing Ensembles

Band and Orchestra

Playing a musical instrument is a satisfying life-long endeavor that will teach your child more than just musical ability. Playing an instrument involves concentration, coordination, discipline, dedication, and highly developed social skills. Our school has already welcomed many home school students into our band and orchestra programs. Home school students come to class with their designated groups and have the opportunity to participate in various performances throughout the year.

Chorus

The FCDS Middle and Upper School Choral programs are both established award winning ensembles. The Choral ensembles perform regularly for school functions, choral festivals, and community events. Participating in a large choral group can give your child the opportunity to improve self discipline and social skills. These groups also provide the opportunity to develop strong musicianship, a life-long appreciation of music, and strengthen their general music skills. Home school students come to class with their designated groups and have the opportunity to participate in various performances throughout the year.

Tuition:

$20 yearly registration fee and $210 per semester

Scheduling:

Scheduling will be determined by age and audition

Faculty:

Mr. Aaron Craven, Orchestra Director 336-945-3151 ext. 420 or e-mail AaronCraven@fcds.org

Ms. Mignon Dobbins, Music Department Chair and Upper School Choral Director 336-945-3151 ext. 337 or e-mail MignonDobbins@fcds.org

Ms. Anna Morris, Band Director and Community School of the Arts Coordinator 336-945-3151 ext. 360 or e-mail AnnaMorris@fcds.org

Mr. Jeremy Truhel, Middle School Choral Director and Assistant to the Director of Fine Arts 336-945-3151 ext. 438 or e-mail JeremyTruhel@fcds.org