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Classes are held at Lowell Church of Christ
299 N Burr St, Lowell, IN

Tuesday Morning “Crickets” Classes held at Faith Bible Church
15327 Cline Ave, Lowell, IN 46356

Saturday Classes Held at The Sola Center
10920 Calumet Ave, Dyer, IN 46311

Weekly classes begin Tuesday September 8th
Final concerts Tuesday November 17th and Tuesday November 24th

What Equipment Do I Need for Classes?

Sparrows Choir

  • Pencil

  • Water bottle

Coro Verdi Choir

  • Black 3-ring binder with your name clearly labeled

  • Pencil

  • Water bottle

All Orchestras, Crickets, and Bullfrogs

  • Your instrument (in good playing condition)

  • Black 3-ring binder with your name clearly labeled

  • Music stand (folding stand is fine)

  • Pencil

Music Theory

  • Notebook (lined or staff paper recommended)

  • Pencil

Guitar Classes

  • Guitar (preferably nylon-string classical guitar)

  • Footrest (available on Amazon or at most music stores)

  • Music stand

  • Black 3-ring binder with your name clearly labeled

What is the dress code for concerts?

Concert dress. Men: all black shirts with collar. Polos are OK. Button ups, preferred jacket and tie, black socks encouraged, black shoes required. Ladies: long black slacks, skirts, or dresses must be well below the knee, black tights or nylons, black shoes. No spaghetti straps off the shoulder or low cut tops. Formal dress encouraged.


What Ages Can Participate?

Lakeside is open to ages 7 through post–high school students.
If your child is under 7, please contact us to discuss readiness and available options.

Do I Need Private Lessons?

Private lessons are not required, but they are highly recommended for all students to support individual progress and confidence.

Do You Offer Private Lessons?

Yes. Lakeside will connect you with an instructor that fits your needs.

  • Lessons are scheduled directly with the instructor.

  • Payment is arranged directly between you and your instructor.

Where Can I Get an Instrument?

We recommend Plum Grove Music in Hebron, IN for purchasing, renting, or servicing your instrument.

How Can I Pay My Tuition?

We accept:

  • Cash

  • Check

  • PayPal

  • Venmo

Payment details will be provided during registration.

Where Are Classes and Concerts Held?

  • Classes:‍ ‍Tuesday classes are held at

Lowell Church of Christ
299 N Burr St, Lowell, IN 46356

Faith Bible Church
15327 Cline Ave, Lowell, IN 46356

  • Classes:‍ Saturday classes are held at

Illiana Christian Highschool
10920 Calumet Avenue Dyer, Indiana 46311

  • Concerts: Locations vary and will be announced in advance

Questions?

Email: lakesideartistsacademy@gmail.com

Call or Text Jessica Wedge (312) 420-7484

Rose Anderson (224) 238-9958

Audition Requirements and Procedures
(Advanced Baroque Orchestra, and Saturday Symphony)

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First Stand Audition Requirements

We use the
Indiana ASTA High School All State Orchestra audition requirements
for our First Stand audition requirements.

We also encourage students to audition for the ASTA All State Orchestra.