Fine Arts School

Fall Semester Schedule

August 20

Registration Opens

September 8

Classes Begin

 November 24-28

No Classes (Thanksgiving)

December 10

Last Day of Classes

December 11

Music Recital & Art Show

Fall Class Offerings

Art for Children  

Teacher: Valerie Aldrin  

All classes meet in Room 218
Music and Fine Arts Wing

KinderArt

Ages 4–6 (Preschool & Kindergarten)  
An introduction to color, texture, shape, and imaginative art experiences.  

  • Wednesdays, 3:30–4:15 pm
  • 13 classes – $185 

Art from A to Z  

1st–2nd Grade & All-Day Kindergartners  
Covers basic art principles and a touch of art history using a variety of materials.  

  • Mondays, 4:00–4:45 pm
  • Wednesdays, 4:30–5:15 pm
  • 13 classes – $185 

Adventures in Art  

3rd–7th Grade  
A more advanced class exploring technique, materials, and art history in depth.  

  • Mondays, 5:00–6:00 pm
  • 13 classes – $200  

Music Lessons  

All students must confirm class availability and time slot before registering.  

New Students: Contact Donna Bassham at dbassham@fpcmid.org.  
Current Students: Contact your instructor directly.  

All lessons include 13 sessions and conclude with an end-of-semester recital. Students are responsible for purchasing required music materials and bringing their own instrument, if applicable. 

Piano (Ages 5–Adult)  

Instructors: Donna Bassham, Jillian Peña, Dayeon Kim, Alta Striggles-Lee, Adalise Thompson  

  • Beginning (30 min): $420
  • Intermediate (45 min): $630  

Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, or Bass)  

Teacher: Sam Barlow  

Bring your own guitar.  

  • Beginner (30 min): $420
  • Intermediate or Advanced (45 min): $630 

Schedule with sbarlow@fpcmid.org or dbassham@fpcmid.org.

Drums (Ages 10–Adult)

Teacher: Sam Barlow  

  • Beginner (30 min): $420
  • Intermediate (45 min): $630  

Schedule with sbarlow@fpcmid.org or dbassham@fpcmid.org.

Violin & Viola (Ages 9–Adult)  

Teacher: Nikesha Hailey-Hicks  

Bring your own instrument.  

  • Beginner (30 min): $420
  • Intermediate/Advanced (45 min): $630 

Schedule with nikesha.hailey@midlandisd.net or dbassham@fpcmid.org.

Policies  

  • Confirm teacher and time with FAS director Donna Bassham before submitting registration and payment. 
  • Cancel/reschedule at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Students may not switch instructors mid-semester. 


Registration 

Current music students must confirm their lesson time with their instructor prior to registering.  

  • New students must confirm class availability and lesson time before registering by contacting Fine Arts School Director Donna Bassham at dbassham@fpcmid.org.


Tuition & Financial Assistance 

  • Tuition is payable by the semester and is due at the time of registration.
  • FPC staff discounts and need-based scholarships are available in limited quantities. Contact Donna for details and a permission code to apply.
  • If you need an alternative payment arrangement, please reach out to Donna in advance.

Staff 

Donna Bassham
Director and Piano Instructor

Valerie Aldrin
Art Instructor  

Jillian Pena
Piano Instructor  

Dayeon Kim
Piano Instructor  

Alta Striggles-Lee
Piano Instructor

Adalise Thompson
Piano Instructor  

Sam Barlow
Guitar and Drums Instructor  

Nikesha Hailey-Hicks
Violin and Viola Instructor