Author: Vonne

About the
FBC Music & Arts Academy

The First Baptist Church Music and Arts Academy is a not for profit ministry that was established to provide quality instruction in the arts in a Christian setting to the people in the Carteret County community. Our purpose is to lead students to develop and use their God-given talents for the glory of the Lord through excellence in instruction and Christ-centered love.
The program offers private and group instruction for a wide variety of ages from young children to mature adults.
Registration forms are available online at www.fbcmhc.org. From the home page click on the Music and Arts Academy logo.
For more information, contact
First Baptist Church.

810 Bridges Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone (252) 726-4142
Fax (252) 726-4784
fbcmail@fbcmhc.org
www.fbcmhc.org

Tuition
Payment Options and Fees

Tuition
A $20 registration fee is due with the registration form unless tuition is paid in full at the time of registration. If paid in full the registration fee is waived.
Payment Options
Option 1: Payment in Full
Cash or check by mail or in the church office. Credit card—www.fbcmhc.org, from the home page, click on Music & Arts Academy and scroll down to the Music & Arts Academy Payment
Options.
Option 2: Installment Plan
You may pay online with credit or debit cards. If you choose this option there is a required registration fee of $20. For installment payments only credit or debit cards will be accepted (no checks). You will need to set up an account, using your email or Facebook account with the system. Payments are due Sept. 1, Oct. 1, Nov. 1, and Dec. 1. Again, this will be the only option for using the installment plan.
14-Week Semester Fees:
Private Instrument Lessons
30 minutes………………………………………. $399
45 minutes……………………………………….. $499
60 minutes……………………………………….. $798
Music & Me ………………………………………... $210
Private Music Therapy—30 Minutes
Paid in Full……………………………………….. $420
Assessment Fee…………………………….. $ 30
Installment………………………………………. $420
Assessment & Registration Fee…….. $ 50
Private Music Therapy—45 Minutes
Paid in Full……………………………………….. $525
Assessment Fee…………………………….. $ 30
Installment……………………………..……….. $525
Assessment & Registration Fee…….. $ 50
All music and additional materials needed by the student will be purchased separately at the direction of the teacher. Visit our website at www.fbcmhc.org for more information.

Vision Statement
Striving to honor God by providing excellence in performing and
visual arts instruction.

Purpose Statement
To lead students to develop and
use their God-given talents for
the glory of our Lord through
excellence in instruction and Christ-centered love.

Academy Offerings

Music & Me
Mon., Sept. 9th - Tues., December 10th
9:00-9:45am / (14 classes)
Ages Newborn – 17 months meet on Tuesdays
Ages 18 months—3.5 years meet on Mondays
Parent or caregiver attends and participates with child/children In this 45 minute class.
Music & Me is an early childhood music and movement class for mixed ages. Have fun making music together in a relaxed and playful family-style environment, where the children participate at their own level of development, in multi-sensory learning experiences.
Music making in each class will include:
Singing and vocalizing, rhythmic chants, finger plays, playing tuned or untuned percussion instruments, dancing, creative movement, music-inspired story time, active listening, making and manipulating a variety of sounds and materials, circle games, calming/bonding activities, etc.
Music activities will be designed to address:
Social, emotional, physical, cognitive and musical levels of development, and adults will learn ways to continue and create music making experiences at home.
Led by a board-certified music therapist with over 20 years experience facilitating early childhood music and movement groups.
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Private Lessons
Violin/Suzuki Viola/Suzuki Cello/Suzuki
Piano Organ Drum Set
Guitar (Acoustic & Bass ) Ukulele Voice
* Private string lessons include orchestra classes
Private lessons for children and adults are offered weekly in 30, 45 and 60 minute increments. All lessons are taught at First Baptist Church. Lessons are offered every semester for the instruments listed above, and others may be offered upon request.

Music Therapy
Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music Therapy can improve the quality of life for individuals who are well and also meets the needs for persons of children and adults with various disabilities or illnesses.
Music therapy interventions can be designed to:
promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, improve communication, and promote physical rehabilitation. Music activities such as singing/vocalizing, movement, and instrument play are designed to be success oriented and enjoyable.
Music Therapy services at First Baptist are provided by a Board Certified Music Therapist, who has completed an undergraduate degree in Music Therapy at an accredited university. Upon registration for these services an individual assessment with the music therapist will be scheduled at a time agreed upon by the therapist and the caregiver. During this time specific questions will be asked and the client will be asked to perform specific tasks so that individual needs and goals can be established.

Vision Statement
Striving to honor God by providing excellence in performing
and visual arts instruction.