Creative and Performing Arts Academy
95 Whitefield Dr, suite A, next to Emerging Healthcare
and across the parking lot from Bargain Barn in Jasper GA
NEW!!!!
The Young Actors Project will hold open auditions for ages 9-16
for the play/musical Tom Sawyer.
Aug 20th, 4:30 - 7:30pm at the Creative and Performing Arts Academy.
Check this site often for new class offerings and events announcements.
Current new offerings: Mountain Dulcimer, Acting,
New after-school art classes in August
ONGOING private, semi-private, and group lessons
taught by our experienced staff
Scroll down for lessons, classes, and teacher bios with contact information.
FALL CLASSES BEGIN IN AUGUST
for more detailed information, scroll through the teacher bios
on this page
ADAM CRAIGHEAD GUITAR
770-314-0407
JASPER YOUNG SINGERS
Orientation 4:30-5:30
August 9 and 16
Boys and girls age 8 to 17
Call Bay Cagle: 770-287-5267
YOUNG ACTORS PROJECT
Fall Production of Tom Sayer TBA
Call Crystal Merrell: 678-654-6449
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER
GROUP LESSONS
Wednesday afternoons at 4
Call Carol Lesley: 770-893-2019
STARTING AUGUST 18
THEATRE GAMES
(ages 7-12)
Thursdays 4-5
and
ACTING FOR TEENS
Thursdays 5:15-6:15
Call Ellen Painter: 706-692-7013
$60 due in advance to hold your place
Class size 6 minimum, 10 maximum
Both classes meet weekly for 6 weeks
Deadline for paid registration is August 11
CHILDREN'S ART STUDIO
Current: Tuesdays
1:00-2:00 or 2:30-3:30
(for tweens and teens)
Taught by Sulaine Sims
770-605-1467
Fall schedule: Thursdays 4:30-5:30
PHOTO FUN
or
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
(all classes ages 6-12)
Taught by Crystal Merrell
678-654-6449
YOUNG PUBLISHERS
(for tweens and teens)
Taught by Patti Pearson
706-502-4233
KINDERMUSIK™
(ages 18 months to 5 years)
Taught by Bay Cagle
770-287-5267
ACADEMY TEACHERS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
KINDERMUSIK™ CLASSES FOR (CHILDREN 18MOS. TO 3) AND (3-5 YEARS) – Week of June 21, 10 to noon
PIANO AND GUITAR INSTRUCTION
Bay Cagle graduated from North Georgia University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Music Education.
Since 1990, she’s taught music in public and private schools as well as private studio settings.
Bay is a licensed Kindermusik™ instructor for children ages (18 months to 3 years) and (3-5 years,)
and has been teaching private and group voice, piano and guitar lessons at Emerging Healthcare.
A native of Pickens County,Bay is Director of Jasper Young Singers and an active member of Tater Patch Players.
($20 private lessons, group lesson fees and class sizes vary. Call Bay for more information: 770-287-5267
CLASSICAL GUITAR, ROCK GUITAR WORKSHOPS/ PRIVATE LESSONS
Adam Craighead has worked with The North Georgia College guitar ensemble and studied privately
with accomplished instructors at both North Georgia and Georgia State university.
Adam will be graduating from North Georgia University in late 2010 with a B.A. in music performance with a focus in classical guitar.
He currently teaches beginner through advanced private guitar lessons. Fee is $25 per half hour lesson, 4 lessons a month.
Call Adam for more information: 770-314-0407
VIOLIN INSTRUCTION
Anne Bridges graduated from the University of Florida with a BFA and MEd
in Music Education. She taught string in Hillsborough County Schools in Florida.
Call Anne for more information: 770-894-4617
PIANO INSTRUCTION
Justin Davis graduated from Shorter College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy.
At Shorter Justin was the recipient 2009 of the Olin G. Parker Leadership Award for outstanding leadership in Phi Mu Alpha.
Justin has served as pianist and music leader at several churches in the Rome and Pickens County areas
and is the Music Director at Aragon United Methodist Church in Aragon, Georgia.
Justin is currently pursing a Bachelor of Music in Education degree from Reinhardt University
where he also serves as a staff accompanist. He has taught piano to people from 6 years old to 60!
Call Justin for more information: 706-936-6043
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER INSTRUCTION
Carol Lesley has a diverse musical background including piano, voice, choral music, guitar, and folk music.
She is a licensed teacher and was also a Musikgarten and Kindermusik teacher.
Her own music studio maintained an emphasis on folk music and our rich folk heritage.
Through the Bent Tree Strings, the Jasper satellite dulcimer playgroup of the North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association,
Carol has taught 23 students, many of whom have gone on to play with the group for festivals,
churches, and clubs in the Jasper area or to play for their own personal enjoyment.
Individual lessons are $25.00 per half hour with 4 lessons per month.
Group lessons are $15.00 per hour with 4 lessons per month.
The first group begins July 21st at 4:00
For more information, contact Carol at 770-893-2019
BRASS INSTRUCTION
Harry Maddox is a former Principal trombone player of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
He is currently teaching low brass and brass chamber music at Reinhardt University and
maintains a private studio in Marietta.
Call Harry for more information: 404-520-1202
STRING INSTRUCTION (Cello and Bass)
Nan Maddox is a former cellist from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
She teaches cello and string chamber music at Reinhardt University and
maintains a private studio in Marietta.
Call Nan for more information: 404-520-1201
PHOTO FUN
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Crystal Merrell is a member of Cherokee Photography Club, Tater Patch Players, and a
Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance Board Member. She is excited to bring her passion for
photography and entertainment to the children of this area.
• Photo Fun classes will cover digital camera usage and care, composition, and creative expression.
Children have the opportunity to select and print their best photo each month.
• In the Creative Movement class, children will explore expression through movement
through a variety of fun activities.
$20/month per class, minimum 4, maximum 10, ages 6 to 12
Call Crystal for more information: 678-654-6449
YOUNG PUBLISHERS
Career journalist and author Ms. Patti Pearson invites youth to explore the world of writing and develop
excitement and confidence in expressing themselves through the written word. Inspiring and fun writing activities
include creating custom greeting cards, self dream collages, song writing, mini-books, and more.
Writing career exploration, interviewing techniques, publishing opportunities are also part of the experience.
Young Publishers Class
Class size is limited to 10. Fee: $25 + $5 supplies per week.
Call Patti for more information 706-502-4233
THEATRE GAMES
ACTING FOR TEENS
Ellen Painter graduated from the University of GA with a BFA in drama and theatre.
She has acted in regional and children's theatre and has studied and performed in NYC Off Broadway and in soap operas.
She has also taught acting to children at The Spruill Center in Atlanta. Ellen is an active member of the Tater Patch Players.
Theatre Games (Ages 7-12)
This class encourages self expression, imagination, and cooperation with others
Acting for Teens
This class helps develop basic acting skills using exercises and improvisation.
Classes will have a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 10.
Call Ellen for more information: 706-692-7013
VOCAL INSTRUCTION
Jasper Muse founder Suzanne Shull graduated from Shorter College and GA State University
and taught choral and general music in classrooms from elementary through college in the Atlanta area.
She has studied classical, pop, and gospel styles with various teachers and will help you learn how to sing
with confidence in the styles that you like best.
You will work on correct breathing, shaping words and phrases, and finding expression.
Private, semi-private and group classes are offered.
Call Suzanne for more information: 404-281-0790
CHILDREN'S ART STUDIO
Sulaine Sims has taught in Pickens County for 5 years and is currently the art teacher at Jasper Elementary School.
Ms. Sims received an education degree from Auburn University and taught in Carroll County schools in GA
before moving to Walnut Creek CA where her hobby of drawing became a serious course of study,
especially in the area of landscape oil painting.
Tweens and teens are invited to class on Tuesday afternoons, 1:00-2:00 or 2:30-3:30
Each one hour class costs $15, supplies are included. The summer theme is "Wildlife of Georgia".
Call Sulaine for more information: 770-605-1467
