Christchurch Baptist Music Academy
“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”
-Johann Sebastian Bach
At Christchurch Baptist Fellowship, we believe music is more than sound — it’s a language that lifts hearts, builds community, and glorifies God. The Music Academy is our gift to anyone (ages 4 and up) who wants to explore their musical potential, whether you’re a shy beginner or a budding pro. With private lessons, choirs, bands, and more, we aim to nurture both skill and spirit in a supportive, Christ-centered atmosphere.
Classes Offered:
Private Lessons (ages 4+) | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays (year-round)
Kinder Choir (ages 4-5) | Thursdays at 4:00 (fall and spring semesters)
Melody Makers Choir (ages 6-8) | Thursdays at 5:00 (fall and spring semesters)
Group Violin (ages 6-8) | Thursdays at 4:00 (fall and spring semesters)
Christchurch Children’s Chorus (ages 8-12) | Thursdays at 4:00 (fall and spring semesters)
Music Theory/Recorder (ages 8-12) | Tuesdays at 4:00 (fall and spring semesters)
Beginning String Orchestra (ages 9+) | Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 (fall and spring semesters)
Beginning Band (ages 9+) | Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 (fall and spring semesters)
IMPACT Teen Choir (ages 12-18) | Wednesdays at 6:00 (fall and spring semesters)
Handbells (ages 12+) | Tuesdays at 4:00 (fall and spring semesters)
Performances
There will be opportunities for your child to perform throughout the school year in seasonal concerts, nursing home visits, and recitals. Members of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship may be asked to play or sing during a church service. We strongly encourage our students to participate in as many of these performances as possible. We will let you know of other performing opportunities as they emerge.
Our Directors
Jared & Heather Matthews
Pastor Jared Matthews teaches brass, woodwind, percussion, and string bass. He holds a degree in Music from Pensacola Christian College where he studied trombone with Dr. Ron Smith. He has been playing professionally, teaching, and directing bands and choirs since 1996. He was a high school band director for 19 years and a school principal for 3 years before becoming an associate pastor at Christchurch Baptist Fellowship in 2017. Pastor Matthews currently directs the Christchurch choir, orchestra, and handbells and leads congregational worship services.
Mrs. Heather Matthews teaches piano, violin, viola, and cello. She holds a degree in Music from Pensacola Christian College where she studied violin with Dr. Alberto Jaffé. She has been playing professionally and teaching strings classes, music theory, and private lessons since 1994. In addition to teaching at Christchurch, Mrs. Matthews teaches strings at Great Oak Waldorf School in Tomball, private lessons for the Cy-Fair School District, and plays violin with Symphony North of Houston. She also plays the piano for her strings and theory classes and accompanies soloists.
Tuition
- All Choirs | Free
- Music Theory/Recorder Class | Free ($10 for supplies)
- Group Violin | $40 per month | Instrument cost varies.
- Handbells | $40 per month | Students are expected to attend the entire semester and concert.
- Beginning Band | $80 per month | Instrument cost varies; students expected to attend both fall and spring semesters and concerts.
- Beginning Strings | $80 per month | Instrument cost varies; students expected to attend both fall and spring semesters and concerts.
Private Lessons
Novice Teacher | $96 a month
Novice teachers are non-degreed and have 0-4 years of teaching experience.
Professional Teacher | $108 a month
Professional teachers can be non-degreed and teaching for 5-9 years, have a bachelor’s degree and taught for 0-6 years, or a master’s degree and have been teaching 0-2 years.
Master Teacher | $120 a month
Master teachers can be non-degreed and teaching for 10+ years, have a bachelor’s degree and been teaching for 7+ years, a master’s degree and teaching 3+ years or retired, Doctorate, or earned Artist level.
Registration
Students who register early will have the registration fee waived. After the early registration deadline, each student will be charged a non-refundable $10 registration fee per child (no more than $25 per family). Late registrations will be $15 per child (no more than $40 per family).
Summer Semester
No Registration Fee
Fall Semester
Early Registration | Free before July 15th
Registration | $10 by August 15th
Late Registration | $15 after August 15th
Spring Semester
Early Registration | Free before December 1st
Registration | $10 by January 1st
Late Registration | $15 after January 1st
Please email us if you have any questions.
Pastor Jared Matthews | jmatthews@christchurchbaptist.org
Mrs. Heather Matthews | hmatthews@christchurchbaptist.org