FBC Center for the Arts

  • News
  • Fine Arts Academy
    • Interest Form & Registration
    • Tuition & Payment Information
    • Group Art Class
    • Faculty
    • Instruction Calendar
    • Policies
  • Summer Arts Programs
    • Summer Art Camp 2019
    • Summer Music Camp 2019
  • Concert Series
You are here: Home / Archives for News

2019 Winter Recital Schedule

November 17, 2019 by Stacy Porter Leave a Comment

Friday, December 13, 2019

Studios of Charlotte Greeson &                 6:00 p.m.            Sanctuary
                    Lynn McNew

 

Studios of Kathy Berry,                               7:30 p.m.            Sanctuary
                   Caroline Jansen, & Dr. Lynette Stalls

 

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Studio of Bobby Breaux                    10:00 a.m.            SI Room

 

Studios of Steve Story &                    10:45 a.m.           Sanctuary
                   Raimonda Lekaviciene

 

Studio of Emmer Antoine                12:30 p.m.           Sanctuary

 

Studio of Rene Pyron                          2:00 p.m.             Sanctuary

 

Studio of Joel Pyron                           3:30 p.m.            Sanctuary

Filed Under: FAA, News, News

Register Now for Our Summer Camps!

March 12, 2019 by Stacy Porter Leave a Comment

Summer_Music_Camp_logo4The FBC Keller Center for the Arts is hosting two summer camps this summer.

Our Summer Art Camp (June 17-20) is open to children who have just completed 1st through 6th grade in the 2018-2019 school year. The cost to attend is $75.

Summer Music Camp (July 29 – August 2) is open to children who are entering 1st through 6th grade in the 2019-2020 school year.  It only costs $115 and is tons of fun!

Please click here for more information and to register!

Filed Under: News

2019 Summer Arts Programs Dates

March 12, 2019 by Stacy Porter Leave a Comment

The Keller Center for the Arts is excited to announce our dates for our 2019 Summer Arts Programs.

  • Art Camp (June 17-20) – this camp for elementary and intermediate grade children will explore various disciplines within the visual arts
  • Music Camp (July 29-August 2) – our flagship summer music camp for children offers a variety of musical experiences including the presentation of the camp musical on Friday evening.

We will provide more information for each of these camps in the coming months including costs and registration options.  To stay up to date with all of our information, join our mailing list!

Filed Under: News, Summer Arts

Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Redding

March 2, 2017 by David 1 Comment

photoOur next Faculty Spotlight features violin teacher Lisa Redding.

What do you teach at the Fine Arts Academy?
I teach Strings at the FAA. The violin is my main instrument.

How long have you been teaching at the Fine Arts Academy?
This is my second year back at the FAA after taking a few years off from teaching here. I actually started teaching here when they first opened the Academy in the late 1990s and worked here for many years.

How many years have you been teaching?
I have been teaching for 25 years.

Where is your hometown?
My hometown is Erie, Pennsylvania, but I moved to many different places when growing up.

Which college(s) did you attend? What degree(s) did you receive?
I graduated from UTA with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree.

Did you have an influential music teacher? If so, how did that teacher shape your life?
I had several influential teachers in my life. The very first one was the teacher who actually chose the instrument for me! The most influential teacher was my professor, Dr. Robert McCashin, while I was a student at UTA. I still keep in contact with him today.

What made you choose music for your career?
I was actually a business major for several years and participated in the orchestra. I eventually began practicing more and decided that I wanted to pursue a job that was my passion, so I chose music.

What are you listening to/reading right now? Or what projects are you working on currently?
I do not regularly have time to read for pleasure, but enjoy reading “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young. It keeps me balanced.

What is something your students would be surprised to know about you?
I think my students would be surprised to know that I am on the praise and worship team at my church. I perform at both the traditional and contemporary services every week. God has given us all gifts and talents and I believe that it is important to share those with others and to glorify Him.

Filed Under: FAA, Faculty Spotlight, News

Faculty Spotlight: Joel Pyron

February 7, 2017 by David Leave a Comment

Joel PyronThis is the first of what will be a monthly spotlight on our Fine Arts Academy teachers.  Our first teacher that we will spotlight is Joel Pyron, our longest tenured faculty member!

What do you teach at the Fine Arts Academy?
Voice, piano, and guitar

How long have you been teaching at the Fine Arts Academy?
I have taught here since its inception in the early 1990s.

How many years have you been teaching?
Nearly 30 years!

Where is your hometown?
I was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I lived in multiple locations growing up as my father worked for the Federal Aviation Administration and we moved with his job advancement about every 3 years.

Which college(s) did you attend? What degree(s) did you receive?
I have a Bachelor of Music Education Degree (with vocal emphasis) from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Music Degree in vocal performance from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Did you have an influential music teacher? If so, how did that teacher shape your life?
I've been blessed to have many outstanding music teachers. Two that stand out in my mind as exceptional are Ray Ballew and Dr. Charles Chapman. I took voice lessons privately with Mr. Ballew for about a year while finishing my undergraduate work and beginning graduate studies. I learned many things and made great strides during my studies with Mr. Ballew, however, the thing that has resonated with me most through the years was his kind and caring attitude toward his students. His servant attitude was always very evident whether it was helping with a difficult passage in an aria or serving a cup of his hot tea (something he's renowned for amongst his students), you just knew that he cared for you as a person and had your best interest at heart. It was partly with Ray Ballew's encouragement and recommendation that I went on to pursue graduate studies under the tutelage of Dr. Charles Chapman. Dr. Chapman influenced me in a different way. He challenged me with music literature that was far beyond what I thought I was capable of accomplishing and that was just what I needed at that time.

What made you choose music for your career?
I don't think I chose music, I think music chose me. I started college doing pre-med studies. After my first semester, I just knew that wasn't the right direction for me. Although my grades were good, I just did not have a passion for continuing that direction. I had enjoyed making music in high school choir and in church, so I made the decision to go that route.

What are you listening to/reading right now? Or what projects are you working on currently?
I regularly read articles on voice science/vocal pedagogy to better inform my teaching in that area. My wife accuses me of being an “information junkie” who has read the entire internet. I think she is hyperbolizing (yes, that is a real word) but I do enjoy learning and being informed.

What is something your students would be surprised to know about you?
I still enjoy watching “The Three Stooges”. The old “Bugs Bunny” is my favorite cartoon.

Filed Under: Faculty Spotlight, News Tagged With: faculty

Fine Arts Academy Theory Tests

January 30, 2017 by David Leave a Comment

The Fine Arts Academy will give its 2017 Theory Tests on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. – Noon.  This test is for all students regardless of instrument.  This test sets a standard of musical knowledge for each level of study and follows the state standards set by the Texas Music Teachers Association.

General Test Instructions:

  • Each teacher will let their students know what level of test they will take.
  • Report directly to your testing room; your teacher will let you know which room number to go to the week before the test.
  • Upon arrival at the testing room, a teacher will confirm your registration and testing information. Students need to bring several pencils and good erasers.
  • All students may take the test between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
  • Awards will be given to anyone who receives a passing score of 70 or above.passes.  Medals will be awarded to those students who receive a 90 or above on the test and these will be given out at your studio recital at the end of the semester.  90-93 is a Bronze, 94-96 is a Silver and 97-100 is a Gold.  Students receiving between 70 and 90 will receive a certificate.

Filed Under: FAA, News, News

Recent Posts

  • 2019 Winter Recital Schedule
  • Register Now for Our Summer Camps!
  • 2019 Summer Arts Programs Dates
  • Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Redding
  • Faculty Spotlight: Joel Pyron

Signup for updates!

Last Name:

First Baptist Church Keller Center for the Arts

FBC Keller

Copyright © 2021 · Agency Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in