Donelson Christian Arts Academy (DCAA)
The Donelson Christian Arts Academy, formerly known as the Hermitage Hills Arts Academy is an extended program of fine arts education, which offers high quality instruction for persons of all ages that will help prepare them for success in a variety of creative endeavors. Our purpose is to further enhance our school’s existing fine arts program while at the same time provide opportunities for the surrounding community to become more actively involved in the arts. We believe talents are a gift from God that we are responsible for developing and using in an excellent way to bring Him honor.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
Faculty
We are a part of Donelson Christian Academy (DCA) and, therefore, share the school’s Biblical perspective and philosophy. Along with being Christians, our instructors are competent performers who have degrees, expertise and/or significant experience in their fields. Students are not required to be enrolled at DCA and, therefore, can be of any age or skill level. Registration and lesson fees are paid to DCA, which in turn pays the instructors and any administrative costs.
Operation Schedule
We operate on a year-round, 42 week, 3-term schedule that closely matches the DCA school calendar, observing most of its holidays and other closings, along with a 1 to 2 week break between terms.
FALL = August 13th - December 14th
(Classes will NOT be held on 9/7, 10/8, 10/9, 10/12, 10/13, 11/25, 11/26 or 11/27.)
SPRING = January 11th - May 17th
(Classes WILL be held on 1/18, but NOT on 2/9, 2/10, 2/11, 2/12, 2/15, 3/29, 3/30, 3/31, 4/1, 4/2 or 4/5.)
SUMMER = June - July
(8 to 10 sessions will be offered)
Thirty, forty-five and sixty minute lessons and classes meet weekly and are scheduled at times convenient for both students and instructors.
Private Instruction
Available this year for students of all ages and skill levels in the following areas:
Piano, Violin, Guitar and Voice
Rates for the FALL and SPRING are as follows:
30 MINUTE PRIVATE LESSONS (16 per term)
Five Monthly Payments of $65
($325 total per term)
45 MINUTE PRIVATE LESSONS (16 per term)
Five Monthly Payments of $95
($475 total per term)
60 MINUTE PRIVATE LESSONS (16 per term)
Five Monthly Payments of $130
($650 total per term)
Rates for the SUMMER are paid “per lesson” and are as follows:
30 MINUTES for $20
45 MINUTES for $30
60 MINUTES for $40
Student recitals/showcases are presented annually at the end of the spring term/school year, with the possibility of a winter performance as well. Participation is not required but is strongly encouraged.
Prices for private lessons are instructional fees only; musical instruments and books are the responsibility of the student. Beginning age level of students is at the discretion of the instructor.
Lessons are given weekly, scheduled at times consistent and convenient for both students and instructors.
Group Instruction
Available this year for younger students in the following areas:
PIANO CLASS
An introduction to piano for 5 & 6 year olds that fosters an interest in music and aids in the development of basic musical skills in a fun and friendly environment
45 MINUTE CLASS (12 per term)
Two Equal Payments of $50
($100 total per term)
*Time: TBA
DRAMA CLASS
An introduction to drama for 3rd-5th graders where students build confidence, learn to work together as a team and bring characters to life on stage in an end of the semester production
60 MINUTE CLASS (12 per term)
Two Equal Payments of $50
($100 total per term)
Plus $10 script fee
*TIME: TBA
FIDDLESTICKS
Our violin ensemble for ages 7 and up that focuses on old-time Gospel, Irish and Bluegrass music with community performances throughout the year
60 MINUTE REHEARSALS (10 per term)
Two Equal Payments of $50
($100 total per term)
*Time: TBA
Requires teacher recommendation & 2 years playing experience. Meets twice monthly.
Prices for all group classes are instructional fees only; unless otherwise mentioned, materials (musical instrument, books/sheet music, etc.) are the responsibility of the student.
*Class times are determined based on the availability of the potential participants.
Registration
To register, students, both new and returning, can click here to download our current brochure and registration form. Just print, complete (one per student) and return, along with the annual, non-refundable registration fee of $35 (per student), to the main office at DCA. The form and fee must both be received in order to be placed with an instructor and secure a time slot. At that time, we will place you with the appropriate instructor, and he/she will contact you about a specific lesson time, considering consistency, convenience and availability of teaching space. (Registration is due before the start of the fall term each year or before your first session if you are enrolling after the school year has begun.)
Location
Once on campus, please enter the building through the doors immediately to the right of the main entrance and proceed to the library on the second floor, our designated family waiting area, or go to the instructor’s assigned classroom.
Contact Info
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to call the Arts Academy Office at 615-577-1248 or email jhorne@dcanet.org
