October 23, 2026
October 2026 Newsletter
Happy October, Academy Families!
Don’t miss our annual Trunk or Treat THIS Sunday, October 25, from 4–6 p.m. at Irmo Music Academy, located at 1061 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063. Admission is free, and there will be games, prizes, and performances by our Academy Creepy Choir! We can’t wait to see you there in your spookiest costume!
Caroling Choir! Join us for a jolly, fun musical experience!
Caroling Choir is open to all current students ages 7 and up, regardless of the instrument they study. Rehearsals will be held twice a week. While you do not have to attend every rehearsal, we highly encourage students to attend at least 5–7 rehearsals to ensure they are prepared for our upcoming performances!
Rehearsals will be held on Fridays at Lexington School of Music and Saturdays at Irmo Music Academy. You can find the full rehearsal schedule and more information at ColumbiaArtsAcademy.com/caroling
Sign-ups for our 2027 Winter Recitals are now open and will close on October 31st! Recitals will take place over two weekends: Friday, January 8 through Sunday, January 10, and Friday, January 15 through Sunday, January 17.
Recitals will be held at the W.W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, located at 1014 Greene St, Level 1.
The schedule released in mid-November. Be sure to mark your calendars and sign up today by visiting: ColumbiaArtsAcademy.com/recitals
Our Pet of the Month for October is Moux!
Moux’s human is Academy student Luci D. Moux is a 13-year-old Chiweenie who loves toys. Tennis balls are is his favorite. While Moux has already found his forever home, there are still lots of dogs waiting for theirs. Meet Cat Woman below!
Our Adoptable Pet of the Month for October is Cat Woman! She’s 2-years-old, loves to play, and does great with other dogs!
We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful fall weather and getting their costumes ready for all of the Halloween fun! We’re excited to make music with you at Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and Irmo Music Academy!
Not a student yet? We’d love to have you join us! Get started by visiting ColumbiaArtsAcademy.com, calling or texting us at 803-787-0931, or stopping by 3630 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29205.
Musical Ladder System® Achievements!
The Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and Irmo Music Academy are the only Midlands music schools where students earn colorful wristbands, trophies, and certificates through the patented Musical Ladder System®, created by Academy Director Marty Fort and used nationwide. Some schools offer trophies and certificates, but none excite students like the Musical Ladder System® wristbands they proudly show off to friends.
IMA student Elliette earned their Rock Star wristband for 1 Year!
CAA student Leo earned their Rock Star wristband for 1 Year!
IMA student Antonio earned their Allegro wristband for 15 Months!
Welcome New Students!
Please help us welcome our new students who registered in the past month!
Aiden P
Albertus K
Michael H
Viola B
Armontae S
Kendi WD
Henry F
Olivia J
Emmy P
Eleanor S
Espen RE
Mercer RE
Christine P
June S
Galin K
Paula G
Jace R
Jackie H
Emma S
Jairid B
Pamela R
Meikha B
Florence T
Maren D
Waverly D
Luca T
Alexa A
Maya G
Margo G
Sallie Jo S
Ethan A
Aminda G
Natasha A
Jude C
Rafael P
Ray W
Penelope M
Sheryl L
Tessa D
Elin L
Princess Sarah Y
Virginia G
Hampton Y
Ana E
Renee L
Kamber M
Meadow M
Emma G
Yolanda H
Kyle B
Patrick L
Ayla B
Vivian P
Nora C
Robbie S
Alex S
Mateo S
Cadence J
Thomas A
Louis W
Elder M
Gloria P
Praising P
Charlotte H
Lily Gentile
Janelly LC
Tabitha S
Faith W
Tonya P
Yashwant S
Bryson B
Madison A
June M
Brad H
Kendall L
Kobe W
Abigail V
Jay S
Faith D
Evan A
Mercedes B
Kristyna P
Hardin R
London H
Nora D
Krystof P
Cooper VC
Kayelin M
Chad K
Emerson D
Wyatt R
Ana V
Meadow T
Freyja N
Jaiden G
Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
Many teachers have sold out. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day or time, please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting list. If you are not a student yet, there are still limited lesson spots available.
Aaron K
Fridays: One Spot Left
Alec E
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Amanda P
Saturdays: One Spot Left
Anna G
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Fridays: One Spot Left
Beck C
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Bruce I
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Chris K
Fridays: One Spot Left
Christian S
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: One Spot Left
Cooper J
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Dylan F
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Emily R
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Erin M
ALL TIMES SOLD OUT
Evan S
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Garrett G
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Fridays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Ilyssa W
Saturdays: One Spot Left
Jana M
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Jason S
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Jennifer P
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Jonathan W
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: One Spot Left
Kaci H
Mondays: One Spot Left
Kalen M
Sundays: One Spot Left
Levi B
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: One Spot Left
Max H
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Will A
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Fridays: One Spot Left
Wyatt M
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Upcoming Dates & Events
Recital Sign Up
Oct. 1st - Oct. 31st
Trunk or Treat at IMA
Oct. 25, 4pm - 6pm
Thanksgiving Break – Closed
Nov. 24th to Nov. 29th
Winter Break 2026 – Closed
Dec. 22nd, 2026 to Jan. 1st, 2027
