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 9:00-12:00 in the ECBC choir room. Classes begin on January 19, 2024. 

  • Children Choir (grades 2-6) - Friday, 9:00-9:55am
  • Homeschool Musical Theater - Friday, 10:00-10:55am
  • Youth Choir (grades 7-12) - Fridays, 11:00am-12:30pm
  • Musical Theater Performance is May 3, 2024.
  • Choir Performance is April 26th, 2024
  • Choir tuition will be $160 (this includes registration, tuition, and materials fee) for the semester: 12 classes
  • Sibling Discount of 25% off would be $120
  • Musical Theater tuition will be $100 for all participating students (must be a part of the choir class, as well).
  • The first class will be on Friday, January 19, 2024 in the ECBC Choir Room.

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 and Tuesdays in the PCA band room. Classes begin on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Private lessons are encouraged and Mr. Doll can provide names of area professionals that teach privately. 

  • Beginning Band: 0 years of experience - Tuesday, 1:30pm-2:25pm
  • Intermediate Band: 1 year of experience - Tuesday, 2:30pm-3:25pm
  • Intermediate Band: 2-4 years of experience - Tuesday, 3:30pm-4:25pm
  • Advanced Band: 5+ years of experience - Wednesday, 12:45pm-1:45pm
  • The first class will be on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the PCA Band Room
  • Performance Date is Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
  • Tuition will be $160 (this includes registration, tuition, and materials fees) for the semester: 12 classes
  • Sibling Discount of 25% off of tuition would be $120
  • 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.

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: Tuesdays at 9:15-10:00am in the Multi Purpose Room beginning January 16, 2024

*Sibling discount $150  

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: Tuesdays at 10:15-11:00am in the Multi Purpose Room beginning January 16, 2024

*Sibling discount $150

Ballet

The East Cooper Arts Academy offers quality ballet instruction in a Christian environment. Classes are taught by Mrs. Stephany Walker. All classes begin on January 18, 2024 in the PCA band room. 

  • Leotard (any color)
  • Tights
  • Ballet shoes
  • Hair pulled back either ponytail or bun
  • 3-5 years old, Thursdays 3:30-4:15pm
  • 6-8 years old, Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm
  • 9-12 years old, Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm
  • Recital will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in the ECBC Worship Center.
  • Tuition $160 (this includes registration, tuition, and material fees) for the semester: 12 classes
  • Sibling discount of 25% off tuition would be $120.00
  • Costume Fee for recital will be $25
  • First class starts on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

Homeschool Drama

The Low Country Homeschool Drama Troupe provides an opportunity for homeschooled children, grades 2-12, to use and develop the skills to glorify God. No previous experience is needed.

  • Tuition will be $160.


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