April 2025 Newsletter
Happy April, Academy Families!
Come cheer on our amazing students Saturday, May 3rd at the Rosewood Crawfish Festival, held at the SC State Fairgrounds! Visit the Columbia Arts Academy® Stage in the Nut Cattle Arena from Noon to 7 PM to enjoy performances from our talented students and teachers.
Enjoy the music—and don’t forget to grab some delicious food while you're there! Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to see our Academy students perform later this year.
Our 2025 Summer Recitals are just around the corner! In case you missed it, recitals will be held at the W.W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, located at 1014 Greene St, Level 1.
The recital dates are as follows: Week 1 will take place on Friday, June 20, Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. Week 2 will be held on Friday, June 27, Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29.
Scheduled recital times were sent out earlier this month. If you haven’t received yours yet, please contact our office. For complete recital details—including dates, parking, and maps—visit our dedicated recital page: www.columbiaartsacademy.com/recitals.
Whether you're just beginning your musical journey or have been with us for years, we're thrilled to continue creating, learning, and performing with you at Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and Irmo Music Academy.
Not a student yet? We’d love to have you join us! Get started by visiting www.IrmoMusicAcademy.com, calling or texting us at 803-931-3495, or stopping by to visit us at 1061 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063—we’re open seven days a week!
Musical Ladder System® Achievements!
The Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and Irmo Music Academy are the only Midlands music schools where students earn colorful wristbands, trophies, and certificates through the patented Musical Ladder System®, created by Academy Director Marty Fort and used nationwide. Some schools offer trophies and certificates, but none excite students like the Musical Ladder System® wristbands they proudly show off to friends.
IMA student Eloise earned their Apprentice wristband for 3 Months!
IMA student Evan earned their Song Bird wristband for 6 Months!
IMA student Ruthie earned their Song Bird wristband for 6 Months!
IMA student Calvin earned their Musician wristband for 9 Months!
IMA student Buddy earned their Rock Star wristband for 1 Year!
IMA student Wren earned their Vivace wristband for 1.5 Years!
Welcome New Students!
Please help us welcome our new students who registered in the past month!
Aiko H
Althea J
Graciela C
Camille G
Major J
Christopher R
Safi r
Alana S
Jaden S
Josh E
Lilly K
Eli G
Kane J
Kala G
Ashok D
Michael M
Peyton R
Molly O
Morgan O
Kevante T
Tyon T
Taukuss C
Andy W
Abigail B
Kai P
Debbie W
Jett S
Lucy Garcia G
Diana H
Elle H
Alton H
Dakota T
Aiden P
Bryson P
Madison O
Ava B
Rylee C
Norman S
Ann Marie S
Eva Urena D
Charlotte C
Dean D
Camden H
Earnest M
Arianna S
Annabelle B
Ellie L
Danielle M
Braeden W
Ed S
Mark C
Liliana H
Lucy L
Margot W
China Marie J
Alaina D
Henry L
Paul T
Grace W
Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
Many teachers have sold out. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day or time, please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting list. If you are not a student yet, there are still limited lesson spots available.
Adam R
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Alec E
Mondays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: SOLD OUT
Alyssa S
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Anna G
Mondays: One Spot Left
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: SOLD OUT
Artena S
Mondays: One Spot Left
Ben W
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Bruce I
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Chance G
Mondays: One Spot Left
Chris K
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Chris S
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Christian S
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Saturdays: One Spot Left
Daniel W
Fridays: One Spot Left
El W
Mondays: One Spot Left
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Emily R
Mondays: One Spot Left
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Evan S
Sundays: One Spot Left
Mondays: One Spot Left
Garrett G
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Fridays: One Spot Left
Hank O
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Hannah E
Fridays: One Spot Left
Harry B
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Jana M
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Jason S
Mondays: One Spot Left
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Jennifer P
Mondays: One Spot Left
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Jerel T
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Jim K
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Jonathan W
Fridays: One Spot Left
Saturdays: SOLD OUT
Kaci H
Mondays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Kerry H
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Levi B
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Lillie G
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Lynnea AP
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Mark V
Mondays: One Spot Left
Mary B
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: SOLD OUT
Max H
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Michael R
Saturdays: One Spot Left
Naomi J
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Richard W
Mondays: One Spot Left
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Will A
Mondays: One Spot Left
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wyatt M
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: One Spot Left
Upcoming Dates & Events
Memorial Day - Closed
May 26th, 2025
2025 Summer Recitals
June 20th, 2025 to June 29th 2025
W. W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall
Summer Break - Closed
July 3rd, 2025 to July 6th, 2025
Labor Day - Closed
September 1st, 2025
Thanksgiving Break - Closed
Nov 25th, 2025 to Nov 30th, 2025
Winter Break - Closed
Dec 23rd, 2025 to Jan 1st, 2026
