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Layla Humphries, Director

The Dawson Music Academy provides a Christian environment for students of all ages to learn about music and improve musical skills. Each year over 225 students enroll in the academy, which is open year round for music lessons and classes.  For more information or to register, email Layla Humphries or call her in the music office. (871-7324, Ex. 730)

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Our 6th annual music camp will be June 21-25, 2010!  More details coming in the spring!



2010 DMA Recitals

Saturday, April 17, 2010; 3:00 p.m.,
Students of Laura Parsons (piano/voice); Fellowship Hall

Sunday, April 18, 2010; 2:00 p.m.,
Students of Layla Humphries(violin); Sanctuary

Sunday, April 18, 2010; 4:00 p.m.;
Students of Sarah Nordlund (violin); Chapel

Saturday, April 24; 2010; 11:00 a.m.
Students of Meagan McCollum (piano/oboe); Choir Room

Saturday, April 24, 2010; 1:30 p.m. 
Students of Ben Thomson and Chris Smith (guitar); Choir Room

Saturday, April 24, 2010; 3:30 p.m. 
Students of Christy Mathis (piano), Christina Gonzalez (violin, piano),
Eliza Pirosca (violin) and Alan Taylor(voice, trumpet, piano); Choir Room

Sunday, April 25, 2010; 2:00 p.m.;
Students of Misti Akins (piano) and Kayla Sealy (clarinet); Chapel

Sunday, April 25, 2010; 4:00 p.m.;
Students of Jennifer Thomas (violin/viola) and
Avi Friedlander (cello); Chapel

Thursday, May 20, 2010; 6:30 p.m.;
Misti Akins in Recital ; Chapel

Saturday, May 15, 2010; 2:00 p.m.;
Senior Violin Recital; Sanctuary

Sunday, May 23, 2010; 2:30 p.m.;
Senior Violin Recital; Sanctuary



We are excited to announce that we will be offering Kindermusik classes in the Spring 2010.  More information will be available soon.  You can click on the link below for more information about the instructors that will be teaching these classes.  You do not have to register with the Dawson Music Academy, but register on this website:  http://kindermusikotm.com

Wednesdays

10:15-11:00 a.m.-- Our Time (18 months-3.5 years old)

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.—Village (Newborns-18 months)

Thursdays

10:00-11:00 a.m.—Young Child (ages 5 to 7)

11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.—Our Time (ages 18 months to 3.5)

If you have specific questions about these classes, please email Jill Vaughan:  kmotm@att.net



Dawson Music Academy Youth String Orchestra

Conductor:  Amanda Igo

Rehearsals are in the Dawson Choir Room on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Open to string players entering 6th -12th grade.  Fall Semester rehearsals will be September, October, and November.  Spring Semester rehearsals in January, February, March, and April.  Two concerts per year:  November and April.  Email Layla if you are definitely interested. 

Amanda Igo, conductor, has a Bachelor of Music Education with a concentration in string orchestra from Columbus State University and a Master of Music Performance with a concentration in violin from Georgia State University.

Cost: $75/semester (No additional registration fee needed if enrolled in the dma.) Non-dma students must pay the $40 annual registration fee.



Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre.  Praise Him with timbrel and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe. Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with resounding cymbals.  Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.  Praise the Lord!

~Psalm 150:3-6




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