Multi-cultural Academy for the Creative Arts

It is just about showtime for our campers for our Charlie Brown themed Musical Theatre Camp presenting free performance of songs and scenes from “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”. Let’s hope the weather holds up!!!

Happy Mother’s Day!!!

As summer approaches it is a great time to explore your talents and sign up for our private, group lessons and camps! Registration is open!!!

Musical Theatre Camps:
When: June 17th-21st (9am-2pm)
Ages: 10 - 17
Tuition: $350 + $25 registration fee (registration fees are waived for siblings and returning students, tuition is to be paid in full at registration)
Songs and Scenes from “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”

The students will learn songs and scenes from the show, work on vocal technique, choreography and acting skills, as well as help make props, scenery and costumes. The final hour of the camp will culminate in a free performance for the families.

When: June 24th-28th (9am-2pm)
Ages: 9 - 15
Tuition: $350 + $25 registration fee (registration fees are waived for siblings and returning students, tuition is to be paid in full at registration)
Mt. Pleasant Orphanage: Songs from “Annie, Oliver, Les Mis and more weaved together with original scenes.

The students will learn songs and scenes from the show, work on vocal technique, choreography and acting skills, as well as help make props, scenery and costumes. The final hour of the camp will culminate in a free performance for the families.

As summer approaches it is a great time to explore your talents and sign up for our private, group lessons and camps! Registration is open!!!

Sing 🎤, Drum 🪘, Strum 🎸 Camp!

When: July 29th- August 2nd from 9am-12pm ages 8-12
Cost: $250 + $25 (nonrefundable registration fee). Minimum 10 students with a limit of 15.

This camp is taught by award-winning international musicians, each with decades of teaching experience. Students will be divided into 2 groups for split sessions with different instructors and rotate over the first 2 hours, where one group will learn chords and patterns on the ukulele while the other group will use pitched percussion, basic notation and singing to focus on the melody of songs. The final hour will be spent in a combined session as groups put all the elements together as an ensemble. There will be 15 minute breaks between sessions for snacks and breaks to socialize. Final day of camp will culminate in a performance of their accomplishment!

Happy Easter to those celebrating today!

Happy Passover to all who celebrate! Chag Sameach!

We held 2 wonderful Student Recitals today featuring students of two of our teachers. Here’s a photo from one of those recitals. Thank you and for all your hard work and dedication!

Wishing a Happy Easter to all who celebrate today!

Theatre camps are coming to our space this summer!!! Go and check it out on the dramakids.com/sc3 website for registration while spots are available!!! Information about more summer camps coming soon!!! Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity for your kids!

If you’re staying in town over Spring Break and your kids want to explore acting and you’re looking for some activities for them look no further! We are hosting this wonderful Spring Break Camp!!!

Sharon Cruse

We are so excited to welcome Tom Noren to our team and offer both private and group guitar lessons! Please, contact us for availability by email at [email protected] or DM on social media. Also, be on the lookout for our Summer Camps. The Hum-Drum-Strum camp will take place July 29-August 2nd! Announcements coming soon! Welcome to the team Tom Noren 🎶

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day we remember all the music that was silenced forever then and again on October 7th…

We held a wonderful Winter Recital “Old New Year” celebration complete with Grandpa Frost and Snowmaiden, who visit homes and schools to celebrate The New Year per the Slavic Tradition and give gifts to children who showcase their talent! We had a two-part recital to accommodate as many students as possible. Let’s give them a huge round of applause 👏👏👏!

Happy New Year! May 2024 bring us closer together through our common values and beautiful music and arts.

Happy Kwanza to all who celebrate!!! May your life be filled with light.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Happy Hanukkah 🕎 to all who are celebrating!!! May your light and love fill your hearts and your homes in peace!

Have a wonderful and meaningful Thanksgiving! May your lives be blessed with much to be grateful for and a plethora of opportunities for creativity!

Happy Halloween 👻! Remember to sign up for classes so that a key signature won’t be so terrifying! Group lessons for pre-notes and beginners drawing start this Wednesday and Thursday!!! To to our website and click on classes and camps to learn more. Link in bio!

It’s World Opera Day! Opera is an epicenter of all different art forms, cultures, time periods and regions coming together in a feast for the eyes, ears and soul!

In addition to our new Class and we are so excited to add an introduction to piano 🎹 classes!!!

Thursdays: 1:30-2:30pm or 3:30-4:30pm Classes will take place on November 2nd through December 14th. There will be no class on November 23rd for Thanksgiving break. New session will start on January 11th with monthly tuition. New students may join each month if space is available.

Pre-notes is an ongoing, season inspired class that is designed as an introduction to piano for our budding musicians. In this class - children can explore music through movements, singing, listening, improving fine motor skills, establishing rhythm, pulse and pitch awareness, as well as practice their numbers and letters all while playing games and interacting with peers. Parents/guardians are encouraged to participate and learn alongside the children to help reinforce these concepts between sessions. All instruments, gear and materials will be provided for in-class use.

Tuition: Fall Harvest and Winter Theme classes will be billed as one session of 6 classes for $180 per student (10% discount available for siblings). Limit 10 students per class. January 11th - May 30th class tuition is $120 per month. No class on April 4th for Spring Break.

Come one, come all! The Multi-cultural Academy for the Creative Arts is excited to announce the addition of a Beginning Drawing Class for ages 7-11 led by a founding member of Blair Center for the Arts - Dru Blair! This class will be at our Mt. Pleasant location on Hamlin Road!

Wednesdays: 4-5pm. Clkasses will take place on November 1st through December 13th. There will be NO class on November 22nd for Thanksgiving break.

If your child is ready to learn important new drawing skills, this it the right class! We'll focus on art principles, techniques, and self-critique. Students will fine-tune their drawing skills with a new understanding of line, shape, value, and proportion. This series will explore color, cartooning, and line drawings. Instructor: Dru Blair

Tuition: $180 per student (10% discount available for siblings). All supplies are included

Our hearts go out to the people of Israel who are being terrorized, massacred, kidnapped, and tortured by the terrorist organization Hamas operating and governing out of Gaza. We hope for healing, the return of the captives unharmed and a swift end to this war. We hope for justice against the war crimes committed and for no more atrocities and innocent deaths!

Happy holidays to all!

Happy Passover to all who celebrate!

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! May all your days be filled with Love and Arts!

Happy Holidays!