School of the Arts

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First Baptist Newnan’s School of the Arts (SOTA) provides all lessons within the safe walls of the First Baptist Church of Newnan, GA. An annual fee ($25 per individual; not to exceed $50 per family) covers administration costs and helps offset the cost of lessons. You won’t find a better value for arts instruction and music lessons anywhere else in Newnan, Georgia!

Currently, The School Of The Arts Offers Private Instruction In

Piano

Voice

Conducting

Trumpet

Guitar

Bass Guitar

Saxophone

Oboe

Violin

Viola

Cello

Group Classes For Strings

Have Questions?

We’d be delighted to clarify how the School of the Arts works or which art disciplines are currently available for private lessons. Please contact SOTA Director Andrea Chitwood at 770-304-3151 or via e-mail.

SOTA Staff

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Brian Coski

Piano

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Andrea Chitwood

Voice

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Ashlee Grace Chitwood

Piano | Oboe

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Rev. Lee Chitwood

Voice & Conducting

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Adam Fentom

Trumpet

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Erin Fenton

Trumpet, Teeny Tykes & tunes

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Julia Keeley

Piano

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Brian Mesler

American Guitar & Recoording

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Viola Pike

Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello, Strings, Ensemble & Orchestra

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Alex Truitt

Saxophone

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Our history and our mission

The First Baptist School of the Arts is established to be a Christian school for providing quality instruction of the arts in a Christian atmosphere. It is founded in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

More than twenty-five years ago, the vision for a school of the arts for First Baptist Church of Newnan, Georgia, was born in the mind and heart of one of our members, Sandra M. Carter. From a very small but solid beginning, this program grew from a small girl’s ensemble to a comprehensive school with more than two hundred students meeting weekly for private instruction.

The development of such a program was very unique at its inception and has been copied and spread to churches near and far. Untold numbers of Christian musicians are serving today with the education offered through our school of the arts. We see only the tip of the iceberg.

We believe the arts are God-given for the purpose of expression and enrichment of lives. We further believe that all talents are gifts from God. We believe in the stewardship and development of all God-given abilities. We trust every person who shares his or her talents in our school will find a warm welcome and a place that reflects our faith.

School of the Arts Registration Form

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