The Betty D. Gadling Fine Arts Academy, named after Betty D. Gadling, Allen Temple's late Minister of Music Emerita, was developed to address the scarcity of music instruction available in the public schools.
After School Music Program
Designed for children and youth, classes are held weekdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturdays, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Classes are approximately 60 minutes per session and are offered on a minimum fee basis. Lessons on technique, sight reading, and theory are taught. Students are required to participate in two recitals during the year. Classes are available for the following musical instruments: Reeds, Brass, Guitar, Percussions, Strings, Piano.
Summer Music Week
This one-week program is for children between the ages of 5 and 11. Lunch is provided daily and the curriculum includes basic music theory, introduction to playing instruments, dance, games and other fun activities.
Summer Music Camp
This is a 3 week program. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
All instruments are taught and the following classes and activities are offered:
• Instrumental Master Classes
• Theory and Harmony
• Ensemble Playing
• The Business of Music
• Composition (using Sibelius computer program)
• Field Trips
• Recital Performance
Scholarships are available for all programs.
