Who May Register

Lessons offered by The Academy of Fine Arts at First Baptist Church are open to anyone desiring to begin or continue music/performing arts instruction.  There are no entrance requirements.  Adults and children of any ability level may enroll.  Private instruction will be adapted to the student's age and experience.  Enrollment is open at all times.

Procedure For Registration:

• Complete the registration form
• Choose your payment plan
• Sign the Student/Parent Agreement
• Turn in the above to the music office along with the registration fee and the first tuition payment
• Student information will be given to our Academy Coordinator who will, in turn, contact the student/parent to work out a lesson time

For more information about our private music lessons, current fees and payment options, please press the Private Lessons button below:



Scroll down this page for infromation about the Studio of Dance.
The registration form links are for both dance and private lessons.

Registration Form

Schedule

The Academy of Fine Arts of First Baptist Church operates on a school year basis.  Students will be given a schedule of lessons and holidays upon request.

2011 - 2012 School Year:
August 22 - May 11 (34 weeks of lessons)

Summer Semester - 2012:
As arranged with the instructor.

Holidays
There will be no Academy of Fine Arts lessons during the following weeks:

• Thanksgiving Week - November 21 through 25
• Christmas Week - December 19 through 23
• New Year's Week - December 26 through December 30
• Spring Break (WFISD) - March 12 through 16

Location

All lessons will be taught on the campus of First Baptist Church in secure areas.  Church policy mandates that parents of students under the age of 18 are required to be present at each lesson and either sit in the classroom or just outside the door.  Children are never to be left alone to wait for their ride or allowed to wander the campus without supervision.  Some instructors require that a parent attend the lesson with his or her child.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but these policies are in place to protect children and instructors alike.

Ballet & Dance Instruction

Children & Teen Ballet Schedule & Practice Attire
Introduction to Ballet, Ages 3 - 5
Class Length:  Meets twice weekly for 45 minutes
Day/Time:  Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Practice Attire:  Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Beginning Ballet, Ages 6 - 8
Class Length:  Meets twice weekly for 1 hour
Day/Time:  Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Practice Attire:  Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Intermediate Ballet, Ages 8 - 12
Class Length:  Meets twice weekly for 1 hour.  Some previous ballet experience required.
Day/Time:  Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Practice Attire:  Black, wine, or dusty rose leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Ballet and Dance Expression, Ages 12- 16
Class Length:  Meets twice weekly for 1 hour
Day/Time:  Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Class Objective:  Provide a current day experience in praise and movement as it relates to the performing arts
Practice Attire:  Any solid colored leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Ballet and Dance Tuition and Fees

Because all dance offerings are group instruction, rather than private instruction, the fee structure is different than the Academy's other departments.

The registration fee is $15 (maximum $40 per family) due each year at the time of registration.  If a student enrolls in both a dance class and private music instruction, the student must pay the higher $25 registration fee associated with private instruction.  Only one registration fee is required per student.

The fee structure for dance instruction will be as follows:
Children and Teen Ballet Class instruction:  $15 per week.  $60 costume fee due February 1.
The Academy of Fine Arts does not charge a fee for recitals.

Terms of Payment
Please choose the payment plan that is most convenient for you.  If your student enrolls after the Academy year has begun, please contact the music office at 940.723.2764 and we will be happy to assist you in determining the amount due based on the payment option you choose.

Plan A - One Payment
Children & Teen Ballet Class:  Full payment of $510.00 due before lessons start.  A discount of $15.00 will be given if the full payment option is chosen and payment is received before the first lesson.

Plan B - Two Payments
Children & Teen Ballet Class:  First half payment of $255.00 is due before classes start.  Second half payment of $255.00 is due January 1.

Plan C - Four Payments
Children & Teen Ballet Class:  Total tuition of $510.00 divided into 4 payments of $127.50.  First installment is due before classes start.  Second installment is due November 1.  Third installment is due January 1.  Fourth installment is due March 1.

Plan D - Eight Payments
Children & Teen Ballet Class:  Total tuition of $510.00 divided into 8 payments of $63.75.  The first installment is due before lessons start.  The second installment is due October 1, and then on the 1st of each month through April 1.  No payment is due in May.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The monthly installments are for your convenience and are not related to the number of lessons in a particular month.
• A monthly e-mail reminder is sent to all who furnish an e-mail address on their application.  In order to keep operating costs at a minimum, we do not mail out bills or statements.
• Payment is due promptly on the 1st day of the month.  A $10 late fee will be assessed after the 5th day of the month.

REFUND POLICY:
No adjustment of charges or refunds will be made in the case of withdrawal after classes have begun.  A student should not register for lessons if he/she believes that there may be a reason for withdrawal later in the semester.  The inability to find time for practice, change in desire to learn, or changes in the student's schedule are not acceptable reasons for withdrawal.  Special circumstances such as medical emergencies or a permanent move from the area may be eligible for consideration by the Academy Board of Directors.