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School of Fine Arts

Thank you for your interest in the School of Fine Arts (SOFA) at First Baptist Church of Auburndale. We believe that we should take David’s words in Psalms 33:3, “play skillfully before the Lord,” to heart; therefore, FBCA wanted to provide a venue by which one may learn to do so with excellence. The School of Fine Arts offers instruction by Christian artistic professionals in multiple disciplines. It is resolved to develop the unique God-given talents of children and adults reach their fullest potential for service in ministry, their profession, or simply for personal enjoyment.

2025 SPRING Recitals

Saturday and Sunday,

May 3rd and 4th – 6:30 pm

REGISTER ONLINE

SPRING Semester 2025 CLASSES START – Week of January 6th

ACCEPTING STUDENTS

Late Registration is available –

Tuition will be prorated.

Classes are scheduled according to the teacher’s availability.

SPRING Recitals – Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th, 6:30 p.m. Director – Rhonda Johnson


SOFA is currently offering: STUDENTS RECEIVE $35 DISCOUNT FOR LESSONS FOR SECOND DISCIPLINE.

ex. Piano $395/semester, Guitar $360/semester

PIANO – Chasity Smith, Anna Esmond, Audry Hunt Instructors

30 minute private lessons – Tuition $395.00 50 minute private lessons – Tuition $575.00

GUITAR – Guy McMillen, Instructor

30 minute private lessons – Tuition $395.00 50 minute private lessons – Tuition $575.00

VIOLIN, Stringed Instruments – Hannah Bohlen, Instructor

30 minute private lessons – Tuition $395.00 50 minute private lessons – Tuition $575.00

DRUMS – Anna Esmond, Instructor

30 minute private lessons – Tuition $395.00

50 minute private lessons – Tuition $575.00

VOICE – Taylor Grace Wise, Instructors

30 minute private lessons – Tuition $395.00

50 minute private lessons – Tuition $575.00

DANCE - LaNelle McGaffigan and Mireille Johnson, Instructors

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR DANCE STUDENTS: Bring a new student and both will receive $30 discount off full semester tuition.

The School of Fine Arts offers young dancers a unique opportunity to grow and study in a healthy, Christ-centered environment combined with the inspiration of Godly examples. The faculty of the School have been called to develop each student to the best of their potential in their individual gifts. Our curriculum focuses on age and ability appropriate creative movement, motor skills, locomotor skills, ballet vocabulary and terminology, and ballet etiquette as well as strength and technique. Students experience traditional methods for teaching classical ballet and tap to achieve a well-rounded ballet education while fostering a joy of movement and worship through dance.

50 minute group lessons – Tuition $340.00 ***costume fees included*** (Minimum of 3 students for group lessons)

Class placement by instructor recommendations.

Ballet Classes: Tuition $340

1. Creative Movement – 4:00 PM Thursday (tentative) Pink Leotard w/Skirt, Ballet Pink Tights and Shoes

2. Ballet IA – 5:30 PM Thursday (tentative) Black Leotard w/Skirt, Ballet Pink Tights and Shoes

3. Ballet IIA – 4:00 PM Wednesday (tentative) Black Leotard w/Skirt, Ballet Pink Tights and Ballet Pink Shoes

Tap Classes – Tuition $340

1. Tap A – 5:00 PM Thursday (tentative) Black Leotard w/Skirt, Ballet Pink Tights and Black Tap Shoes (no heel)

2. Tap B – 5:00 PM Wednesday (tentative) Black Leotard w/Skirt, Ballet Pink Tights and Black Tap Shoes (no heel)