March 2025 Newsletter
Happy March, Academy Families!
We had some awesome performances this month! Our students and teachers had a fantastic time at the Columbia Mardi Gras parade, and we were incredibly proud of our performers who rocked the stage at the St. Pat's in Five Points festival. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to cheer them on and show support—we appreciate you!
Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to see our Academy students perform later this year. Check out some photos from our performances below:
To see the full galleries from these events, click here:
https://columbiaartsacademy.smugmug.com/2025-Mardi-Gras
https://columbiaartsacademy.smugmug.com/2025-St-Pats
Recital sign-ups close on March 31st! Our 2025 Summer Recitals will be held at 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. To make the process easier, we’ve created a dedicated recital page with sign-up forms, dates, parking details, and maps. Visit www.columbiaartsacademy.com/recitals for all the details.
In case you missed it, we were closed for lessons on Friday, January 10, Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to severe winter weather and icy conditions. Lessons originally scheduled on those days will be rescheduled as private makeups during our upcoming Spring Break in April. Thank you for your understanding.
Whether you're just starting your musical journey or have been with us for years, we’re excited to continue creating, learning, and performing alongside 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.LexingtonSchoolOfMusic.com, calling or texting us at 803-996-0623, or stopping by to visit us at 226 Barr Road, Lexington, SC 29072—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.
CAA student Enzo earned their Apprentice wristband for 3 Months!
CAA student Marco earned their Apprentice wristband for 3 Months!
CAA student Sinclair earned their Apprentice wristband for 3 Months!
IMA student Brennon earned their Rock Star wristband for 1 Year!
IMA student Joey earned their Maestro wristband for 2.5 Years!
IMA student William earned their Superior wristband for 3.5 Years!
Welcome New Students!
Please help us welcome our new students who registered in the past month!
Olivia E
Kirkland W
Brent K
Tanya J
Jameson J
Maliki P
Harold J
Charlotte M
Vantrell T
Natalia A
Kinga T
Caroline W
Callie P
Ash C
Henry C
Isla J
Paul J
Dillan S
Anna Grace S
Brian K
Eliza W
Alice D
Nilopher D
Grim N
Bobbie N
Nick M
Carter S
Ruby K
Amanda W
Josie O
Doc S
Eisley R
John H
Oliver L
Hailey B
Bradley G
Cristofer R
Rube Rose O
Fabiola D
Maria Francia T
Samuel C
Mills C
Savannah G
Elijah T
Riley W
Robert B
Hank C
JP C
Grant S
Tim S
Joseph M
Amyrah-Malek D
Adrien R
Edwin C
Nathalie Elena C R
Ty S
Bradley G
Kerby M
Walter F
Erika H
Gabe P
Lilah C
Aidan S
Kennth C
Jim C
Crystal B
A'Laiyah T
Isabelle W
Van C
Gentry M
Julie B
Amir L
Gabriel M
Ed S
David Derrick M
Caleb B
Emma R
Edward K
Castor Y
Reagan W
Roger P
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.
Alec E
Mondays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: SOLD OUT
Alyssa S
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Anna G
Mondays: One Spot Left
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: Two Spots Left
Bruce I
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: SOLD OUT
Chance G
Mondays: One Spot Left
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Chris K
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Fridays: One Spot Left
Chris S
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Christian S
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Saturdays: One Spot Left
El W
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Emily R
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Evan Si
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: Two Spots Left
Garrett G
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Harry B
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Jason S
Mondays: One Spot Left
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Jennifer P
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Jim K
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Jonathan W
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: SOLD OUT
Kaci H
Mondays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Lillie G
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: One Spot Left
Mark V
Mondays: One Spot Left
Mary B
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: SOLD OUT
Max H
Mondays: One Spot Left
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Naomi J
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: Two Spots Left
Rhett L
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Richard W
Mondays: One Spot Left
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Tressa S
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: One Spot Left
Will A
Mondays: One Spot Left
Wyatt M
Fridays: One Spot Left
Upcoming Dates & Events
Spring Break - Closed
April 15th, 2025 to April 21st, 2025
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
