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Mission Statement
The Community Academy of Music and Arts (CAMA) is a community based program offering a diverse program of fine arts education for students of every age, gender, and race fostering artistic expression, performance, growth and appreciation of the arts in the greater Nashville area by providing the highest quality arts instruction. Our program is learner centered and service centered to create awareness of TSU in the community.
CAMA History
CAMA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was first established in 2008.The founder, Christa Williams was an instructor of private piano at Tennessee State University. It later came under the direction of Rod Bronaugh, who continued its growth by establishing a variety of programs that have become signature to CAMA including the Safari Arts camp, Musical Theater camp and the CAMA boys choir which was modeled after the iconic Harlem Boys Choir. CAMA structural expansion has continued under the direction of Dylan Griffith and is seeing continued growth under Kaylina Madison Crawley tutelage.
Music Lessons
Dates: Lessons may begin on the first day of classes at the university (Jan. 13), and end on the last day of classes (April 25).
Times: 8:00 am – 8pm (It is the responsibility of the instructor and student and/or legal guardian to collaborate on a consistent weekly lessons day and time).
Ages: 6+
Fees: $60 for four 30-minute lessons, $120 for eight 30-minute lessons (student must provide own instrument during the lesson unless piano).
Registration: Please click here https://tnstateu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b1PlkuDTGeioWGN to open the application for Spring 2020 music lessons.
Group Piano Class
Dates: Every Wednesday during the month of February
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Location: Strange Performing Arts Center, Room 283A (Piano Lab)
Ages: 18+
Fees: $40 for the course
Registration: Please click here https://tnstateu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X1Thtz7VvJmJG5 to open the application for Spring 2020 group piano class.
Summer Program Offerings
Musical Theater Camp
Date: : July-6th-31st 2020 Time: 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m Ages: 8-17 Tuition: $275 (Breakfast, lunch, and snack included)
As CAMA's highly popular summer program, the musical theatre camp is geared for youth ages to experience the life of a Broadway star in a musical production in which they'll star! This experience includes vocal instruction, dance, stage management, and acting. The program will conclude with a final performance for family & friends showcasing the youth along with their NEW thespian knowledge and understanding.
Want More CAMA?
CAMA is in the process of expanding to a year long program with an emphasis on community outreach. Check out one of our community concert with the ALIAS Ensemble
Contact
CAMA Director: Kaylina Madison Crawley Cama@tnstate.edu 615- 963-5356
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