Fine Arts School

2026 Fall Semester Schedule

August 20

Registration Opens

September 8

Classes Begin

 November 23-27

No Classes (Thanksgiving)

December 9

Last Day of Classes

December 10

Music Recitals & Art Show

Violin Recital: Dec 8

Fall Class Offerings

Register for Art
Register for Music

Art for Children  

Teacher: Valerie Aldrin  

All classes meet in Room C240
Music and Fine Arts Wing

KinderArt

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

  • Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45 pm
  • 13 classes – $230

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, 4:45-5:30 pm
  • 13 classes – $230 

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 – $250

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, Damian Christian, Alta Striggles-Lee, Hannah Gallamore

  • Beginning (30 min): $520
  • Intermediate (45 min): $715

Guitar - Acoustic, Electric, or Bass (Ages 7-Adult)  

Teacher: Sam Barlow  

Bring your own guitar.  

  • Beginner (30 min): $520
  • Intermediate (45 min): $715

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

Drums (Ages 10–Adult)

Teacher: Hannah Gallamore

  • Beginner (30 min): $520
  • Intermediate (45 min): $715  
  • Advanced (60 min): $910

Schedule with dbassham@fpcmid.org.

Violin (Ages 8 –Adult)  

Teacher: Nikesha Hailey-Hicks and Romina Dimock

Bring your own instrument.  

  • Beginner (30 min): $520
  • Intermediate (45 min): $715  
  • Advanced (60 min): $910

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 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 (dbassham@fpcmid.org)
Director and Piano Instructor

Valerie Aldrin (mrs.aldrin@yahoo.com)
Art Instructor  

Jillian Pena (jillianpena00@gmail.com)
Piano Instructor  

Damian Christian (damianchristian72@gmail.com)
Piano Instructor  

Alta Striggles-Lee (alta.striggles@midlandisd.net)
Piano Instructor

Hannah Gallamore (hannahgallamore@gmail.com)
Drum & Piano Instructor  

Sam Barlow (sbarlow@fpcmid.org)
Guitar Instructor  

Nikesha Hailey-Hicks (nickesha.hailey@midlandisd.net)
Violin Instructor 

Romina Dimock (romy_violin@yahoo.com)
Violin Instructor