East Cooper Arts Academy

The Lowcountry Homeschool Choir and Musical Theater

The Lowcountry Homeschool Choir and Musical Theater provide an opportunity for homeschooled children, grades 2-6, and youth, grades 7-12, to use their voices to glorify God in an ensemble. Musical Theater will be offered to all members of The Lowcountry Homeschool Choir. No previous experience with singing or reading music is required. Classes meet on Friday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm in the ECBC choir room. Fall classes begin on September 12, 2025. 

  • Children Choir (grades 2-6) - Friday, 11:00-11:55am
  • Homeschool Musical Theater - Friday, 10:00-10:55am
  • Youth Choir (grades 7-12) - Fridays, 9:00-9:55am
  • Choir Performance is November 21 at 11:00am.
  • Musical Theater Performance is May 8, 2026.
  • Choir tuition will be $180 (this includes registration, tuition, and materials fee) for the semester: 10 classes
  • Sibling Discount of 25% off would be $135
  • Musical Theater tuition will be $170 for all participating students (must be a part of the choir class, as well).
  • The first class will be on Friday, September 12, 2025 in the ECBC Choir Room.
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Homeschool Band

Band is an opportunity for homeschooled students in grades 5-12 to play their instruments in an ensemble. Mr. Mike Doll directs the band which is composed of traditional concert band instruments: flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. No previous experience playing an instrument or reading music is required. Classes will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays in the PCA band room. Classes begin the week of September 8, 2025. Private lessons are encouraged and Mr. Doll can provide names of area professionals that teach privately. 


  • Beginner Band: No experience - Tuesday, 2:00-3:00pm
  • Intermediate Band: 2-4 years of experience - Tuesday or Thursday, 9:43-10:27am
  • Advanced Band: 5+ years of experience - Wednesday, 1:42-3:15pm
  • The first class will be the week of September 8 in the PCA Band Room
  • Performance Date is Thursday, December 4, 2025.
  • Tuition will be $180 (this includes registration, tuition, and materials fees) for the semester: 12 classes
  • Sibling Discount of 25% off of tuition would be $135
  • Materials fee will cover a subscription for a music practice software called SmartMusic. It is a yearly subscription. Software can run on any internet based device.
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Kindermusik

Kindermusik is offered for our youngest students: ages birth-7 years old. Classes are taught by Susan Doll. Kindermusik offers families a weekly musical education class that prepares children for school readiness skills and future instrument study.

Our Time encourages toddlers to uncover an engaging musical world while building confidence, self-control, and communications skills. Singing, imitating sounds, rhyming, and object identification foster language skills, while creative movement to various musical “moods” develops a sense of balance, timing, and spatial awareness. Listening and turn-taking encourage blossoming social skills.

  • Age Range: 1 1/2 to 3 years 
  • Class Structure: 12 classes in a semester, non-sequential
  • Class Length: 45-minute class each week 
  • Class Size: A minimum of 4 students
  • Cost: $200* (Cost includes materials)
  • Times: Mondays at 9:15-10:00am in the Multi Purpose Room beginning September 8, 2025

*Sibling discount $150  

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Kindermusik Imagine That! is a drop-off class that offers the best of everything in music & movement! In each class, we take your child on an exciting musical journey by integrating storytelling with creative dance and movement, singing and vocal play, instrument exploration, drum, and xylophone play, as well as fingering and exploring the keyboard. Our Imagine That! class is the perfect place for your active, energetic, enthusiastic preschooler and will nurture their blossoming social skills and self-confidence.

  • Age Range: 3 to 5 years 
  • Class Structure: 12 classes in a semester, non-sequential 
  • Class Length: 45-minute class each week 
  • Class Size: A minimum of 4 students
  • Cost: $200* (Cost includes materials)
  • Time: Thursdays at 3:30-4:15pm in the Multi Purpose Room beginning September 11, 2025

*Sibling discount $150

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Ballet

Ballet classes at East Cooper Baptist Church will provide quality instruction in a Christian atmosphere. Students will learn how to use dance to bring glory to God, in a fun, structured environment. Classes offer students the ability to express themselves, worship, make friends, and build confidence!

Things students will need:

  • Leotard (any color)
  • Tights
  • Ballet Shoes
  • Hair pulled back, either ponytail or bun

Classes will meet on Thursday afternoons in the PCA Band Room. The first class will be held on Thursday, September 18.

  • The younger class (3-5 year olds) will meet from 3:30-4:25pm.
  • The middle class (6-9 year olds) will meet from 4:30-5:25pm.
  • The older class (10-12 year olds) will meet from 5:30-6:25pm.
  • Fall Ballet Performance will be on Thursday, November 20 at 5:30pm in the Worship Center.
  • Ballet tuition will be $180 (this includes registration, tuition, and costume fees) for the semester: 10 classes.
  • Sibling discount of 25% off would be $135.
  • The first class will be Thursday, September 18 in the PCA Band Room.
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Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction with an area Christian professional on the instrument of your choice (i.e. piano, voice, trumpet, etc.) Please fill out an interest form so we can contact you to set up lessons and payment. 

  • Lesson fees will be set up prior to first lesson. The cost is usually between $25-30 per half hour, depending on the instructor.
  • Lesson times will be set up with the instructor
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