The Academy of Creative Arts

About

The Academy of Creative Arts is an all-arts academy established at Church on The Rock in St. Peters, Missouri. We express our love for God through music, film, photography, audio engineering, and live production. We believe that every person is creative and has God-given gifts and abilities that should be explored and be developed to expand God's Kingdom. We do everything in excellence, simplicity, integrity and we are driven by purpose. For us, we build God's kingdom through the arts.

The Academy of Creative Arts operates and is based on an academic year. To get the full experience of the program every student must commit to at least, but not limited to, one academic semester.

For our Fall 2021 semester, we will be featuring music and dance classes. The music program is open to all ages. Students ages 6-9 years old must complete an audition before enrollment. To set up a day and time for enrollment auditions for students ages 6-9 email us at aca@cotr.org or pre-register online here.

The Training

The training that we offer is first class! It is designed to prepare each student to perform at a live concert/performance level. No matter the level of your expertise our instructors will help accelerate you to an even greater level from what each student starts in.

Training Levels

Beginner: No knowledge of how to read music or play the instrument
Intermediate: Familiar or able to read some chords, able to play basic chords, familiar or know how to play basic rhythms, able to keep time and play with a metronome or click track.
Professional: Able to read rhythm and chord charts, know major and minor scales, know the basics of improvisations

What will be covered for each level?

Beginner:

How to play the desired instrument
Proper vocal technique and training
How to read charts and play chords
Keeping rhythm by playing with a song, click, and metronome

Intermediate:

Reading music, lead sheets, and rhythm charts
Basics of improvisations
Basic music theory

Professional:

Style
Music theory
Improvisation

By the end of the year, all students will be tested and will perform in our annual student recital.

fall 2021 Classes

Piano:

Learn theory, chords, and how to perform.

Guitar:

Learn from basic chords to improvisation for all levels.

Drums:

Learn the basics through professional, including playing with click tracks, concepts, and rhythms.

Vocals:

Learn elements of vocal technique including breathing management and performing. We will work with your vocal range.

Bass:

Learn the major and minor scales, modes, different key signatures, rhythm, and the timber of your playing.

Hip Hop Dance:

Hip-hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.

Graphic Design:

Graphic Design Class will help teach you the fundamentals of design and design software like Photoshop and Canva. Class sessions include learning Photoshop and Canva software programs, providing time in-class to review the lessons, ask questions, and help develop your skills at your own pace.

Spanish Class:

We will work on the basics of the Spanish language. Our class has a conversational emphasis and it’s designed for people with little or no knowledge.

English Class:

We will work on the basics of the English language. Our class has a conversational emphasis and it’s designed for people with little or no knowledge.

Why ACA?

At Church On The Rock, we believe that every Christian is a steward of the portion of what God has given. It is then the duty to use that portion (gifts/talents) for God's glory to win souls for Christ. We believe that our worship is also expressed in creative arts. He has blessed all of us with creative desires and talents. Let us help you develop those gifts in the arts so that you can reach more souls through excellence.

Schedule:
Classes are offered in-person on Saturdays 8am - 12pm.

Online classes are on Mondays and Tuesdays by arrangement.
Each class is 30 minutes.

Start Date: August 14, 2021
End Date: November 20, 2021

Hip Hop Dance Class Details:

Kids Classes - 3-10 Years Old | Saturdays at 9am

Adult Classes - 11+ | Saturdays at 10am

$80 per month

Graphic Design Intensive Class Details:
8 Sessions

Saturdays from 2pm - 4pm

$300 per course

Rates:

Pre-registration is required. No payment will be required at this time. Click here to register.
For more information, you can send an email to aca@cotr.org or call (636) 240-7775.