The School of Applied Music is open to the community for private instruction in all areas of music.  Weekly, 30-minute individual lessons are taught in piano, voice, woodwinds, brass, strings, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar and percussion. 

Kindermusik is also offered through the School.  Recitals are held each December and June.  Enrollment is open throughout the school year.

Welcome & Instructions for Application 

We welcome you to our School of Music. As we begin working and studying together, several items of importance concerning the School of Music need to be explained.

1. To study in our school, you must complete the appropriate form and contact the Director, Dennis Adams, for placement in the school.

2. The cost for private, 30-minute, weekly lessons is $16 per lesson. The cost for Kindermusik is available from Peggy Watson, Licensed Kindermusik Educator.

3. There is an annual registration fee of $25 per student covering the Fall and Spring semesters and payable in September. This fee helps with instrument upgrades and upkeep.

PLEASE make your payment by CHECK to FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. You may pay weekly or monthly. If you pay monthly, please pay at the first lesson of each month.

4. We follow the Newport News Public School Calendar. When the schools are closed, so are we. This will apply even in inclement weather (snow, ice, hurricane, etc.). If your teacher chooses to teach when Newport News Schools are closed, you will be notified in advance.

5. Children should not wait for lessons without an adult. Also, parents should  pick up their child promptly at the conclusion of his or her lesson.

6. In the event you must miss a lesson, and you cancel in advance, you teacher may schedule a make-up lesson. If you must miss a lesson, you must notify your teacher at least 24-hours in advance, or you may forfeit your missed lesson. Lessons missed without 24-hours advance notice will be charged to the student, except in emergencies. Please work with your teacher to keep missed lessons at a minimum. When canceling your lesson, whether in advance or on the day of your lesson, please contact your teacher directly. The church office staff will put a notice in the teacher's mailbox, but cannot be responsible for contacting your teacher.

7. The only telelphone line into the music area after 4:00 p.m.(when the church staff leaves) is 930-0042. Music students will not be able to get through to church on the other extensions after 4:00 p.m. Before calling the church, please try to contact your teacher at home.

8. The School Recitals are held each December and June. Most students are required to participate; only your teacher can excuse you from this activity.

If you have questions, or problems, feel free to call your teacher or the Director of the School, Dennis Adams  at 757-930-0911.

The School of Music of First Baptist Church serves to provide quality musical instruction, taught by competent, qualified, Christian instructors, with special emphasis placed on utilizing and dedicating each student's talents to the Glory of God through Christian Service.

The School of Music also serves as a  resource for providing instrumental accompaniments, as well as vocal and instrumental solos within the various worship services of the church.

It is the responsiblity of the Music Ministry to provide students with meaningful opportunities to lead in worship in both solo and ensemble settings. It is the responsibility of the student to utilize his/her God-given talents through the Music Ministry of the church.

Please complete the application form and return to Dennis Adams, the church office, or one of the School of Music's faculty members, prior to your first lesson.

Private instruction is offered in: Piano, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar and Percussion. Class instruction is offered in Kindermusik for ages 1.5 - 5 years old. For information on Kindermusik and String instruction, contact Peggy Watson at 930-8353 or peggy.watson@cox.net.

In Christ's Service,

Dennis L. Adams, Director, School of Music

For further information, Contact: dadams1054@fbcnn.org