PK4 & kindergarten
Little Mozarts
An introduction to piano in a small group.
- Group
- $55-60 / month
- Individual
- $80
Teachers: Beverly Meshaw or Julie Rickard
Fine arts · Music
Excellence in music, for the glory of God.
Our purpose is to train students to fully develop their musical abilities and bring glory to God through excellence in music, inspiring character and Christian virtue through every musical endeavor.
Scott BrierChoir & band
Cassie ShopeElementary music & strings
For every student
Comprehensive music education, from the first song.
Our youngest students take engaging general music classes, and preschool seasonal programs let children build performance skills, enjoy fun music, and perform for their families.
Every student is involved in worship music through our vibrant chapel program, singing together as a student body and performing in groups. Learning to praise God with instruments and voices is a vital part of the educational experience.
Our highly trained faculty, excellent facilities, and music program inspire students to discover their talents and hone their skills, and our music students have gone on to major universities and music ministry because of their preparation at the Academy.
By division
Music at every age.
Performance, competition, and worship grow with students from preschool through high school.
- Preschool
- Expression through song and rhythm builds motor skills and lots of fun. Rhythm instruments, movement, and dance introduce tempo and dynamics while children sing and play joyfully, and many students join the Little Mozarts program.
- Elementary
- Seasonal programs are the highlight of the elementary year, with several hundred students acting and singing in spectacular performances. General music classes build musicianship, and from 4th grade every student can join band and orchestra.
- Middle School
- Private instruction, choir, band and orchestra, handbells, and ensembles. Seasonal concerts and competitions bring out students’ best, and the annual NCCSA music clinic gives band students an inspiring experience with several hundred students from around the state.
- High School
- Band and orchestra, choir, handbell choir, and vocal and instrumental ensembles perform in special programs throughout the year. Band and choir students attend the NCCSA Music Clinic in Raleigh each year, and several have earned seats in the honors band.
Award-winning. WCA students have won numerous awards at state and national fine arts competitions. Each spring, upper elementary students compete in the NCCSA Fine Arts Competition in speech, art, vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles, band, and choir.
Private & group lessons
Lessons through the school year.
Lessons meet once a week for 30 minutes. Fill out the interest form and a member of our music faculty will contact you in August.
PK4-12th grade
Piano
Private piano lessons for every level.
- Private
- From $80
Teachers: Scott Brier, Beverly Meshaw, Julie Rickard, Cassie Shope, Elizabeth Brown, and Megan Ramsey. Prices vary by teacher.
K5-12th grade
Strings
Violin, viola, cello, bass, ukulele, and guitar.
- Group
- $15 / lesson
- Private
- Varies by teacher
Teachers: Cassie Shope (violin, viola, cello, bass, ukulele, and guitar), Elizabeth Brown (violin and viola), and Camryn Harrison (cello)
3rd-12th grade
Voice
Private voice lessons.
- Private
- $80 / month
Teacher: Julie Rickard
4th-12th grade
Band instruments
Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and French horn, in groups or privately.
- Group
- $35 / month
- Private
- $90 / month
Teacher: Scott Brier
Lesson interest form
Ready to begin?
Tell us which lessons your student would like to take, and whether you prefer group or private lessons.
Fill out the formConcerts & programs
Sharing music with our community.
From preschool and elementary seasonal programs to middle and high school seasonal concerts, like the annual Christmas concert, students perform for families and friends throughout the year.
Watch past concerts on WCA TV
Come see for yourself
The best way to know WCA is to walk our halls.
Walk our 85-acre campus, peek into classes, and see why Wilmington families have trusted WCA since 1969.
1401 N. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Get directions