The SFBC FAA seeks to use music, art and dance as a means to promote the arts and artistic expression, creating better musicians, artists and dancers within students while also evangelizing and discipling people for Jesus Christ. Our end goal is for the skill and talent gained to be used in authentic worship of God and to bring glory to Him through the arts.
" Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."
Colossians 3:16
FINE ARTS ACADEMY
ART
Cartoon Character Drawing Class
Ages 8+
12 weeks of 1.5 hour classes
3:30-5:00pm on Tuesdays
Veteran Disney artist Tim Moen guides students in drawing cartoon characters. Using basic shapes and step-by-step instructions, we will draw a new character each week and improve our understanding of drawing in the process.
5-6 year olds
$185
Coach Samantha White
Meets 45min once a week for 12 total classes. Shoes and leotards required - links below.
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101
DANCE
7-11 year olds
$275
Coach Samantha White
Meets 75min once a week for 12 total classes. Shoes and leotards required - links below.
DANCE
201
301
DANCE
Evaluation Required
$300
Coach Samantha White
Evaluation *Required* by Coach Samantha before registration.
Email sfwdancer@gmail.com to schedule.
Thursdays 4:15-6:15
Dancers will join the 201 class and stay until 6:15 for advanced studies.
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Paige Brooks
PIANO+VOICE
Paige Brooks, originally from Kingsport, TN, came to live in Seymour in August of 2022, when her husband, Tiger, accepted the position of Discipleship Pastor at Seymour First Baptist Church. Paige holds degrees in both Speech
Communications and Vocal
Performance from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN, and over 30 years experience leading worship and working with young musicians.
Daniel Young
VOICE
Daniel's bio is coming soon.
Jodi Helms
PIANO+VOICE
Jodi received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Middle Tennessee State University and taught middle school choir for 15 years. In 2018, she began teaching private voice and piano lessons while continuing to lead worship with her husband and homeschool her children.
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Josh Jenkins
PERCUSSION
Joshua has been playing and teaching percussion for over 20 years and is a member of the SFBC worship band. He studied music/percussion at the University of Tennessee. Joshua has served at many regional schools and various music programs as an instructor, performer, lecturer, and clinician.
ACADEMY COACHES
Tim Moen
ART CLASSES
Tim is a working character designer and concept artist in the animation industry. A decade-long veteran of Walt Disney Television Animation, he was the lead character designer on several productions such as “DuckTales” (2017), “Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero”, and “Chibi Tiny Tales”. Tim has also worked for Warner Animation Group (WAG) and Big Idea (Veggie Tales), among others. After working in busy Burbank, CA, Tim and his wife, Sara, decided to settle down in peaceful East Tennessee. He continues to work remotely as a freelance artist for the animation industry.
Theresa Foster
WOODWINDS
Theresa has been teaching music professionally since 2010. She received her college education from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and The University of Memphis, where she earned her bachelor’s in music education.
Greg Glandon
GUITAR
Greg is a retired high school business teacher. He is pursuing growing his business, gregory g guitar co, building custom electric guitars. He has been playing guitar for over 35 years. He is a member of Seymour First Baptist and is looking forward to teaching guitar.
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Brandon Steele
GUITAR
Brandon is originally from Orlando, FL and relocated to Seymour in June 2023. He has been playing guitar for over 26 years and started teaching lessons 20 years ago. Brandon is a current member of the SFB worship team and has a passion for many stringed instruments that includes guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, and many others.
Samantha White
DANCE
Samantha has over 10 years of dance experience including tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and musical theatre. Her competitive achievements include being invited to national competitions and earning top honors. Beyond dance, she is also an accomplished performer in musical theatre, vocal performance, and multiple instruments, adding depth to her already extensive skill set. Samantha has performed in several local productions, was part of a group that performed at the Grand Ol’ Opry and most recently served as an intern for Camp Electric. Samantha is dedicated to helping her students reach their highest potential, using dance as a means of self-expression, worship, and community connection.