OCBF Arts Institute Overview

The OCBF Arts Institute (OAI) is a ministry of the church whereby children, youth and adults are taught how to play a musical
instrument or sing. The fundamentals of sight-reading music, the discipline of regular practice, and the art of music performance
are taught by instructors skilled in these areas. Daily devotions precede each class. The lessons are offered to both members of
OCBF and non-members. The purpose is to share the God-given gift of music while being a spiritual mentor to the students.

The training helps school-age students succeed in their fine arts classes at school. Students learn to play classical, sacred and
popular music for performance, enjoyment, and sharing with others. Students who desire to go further are prepared to play a musical instrument for their church. Some adult students simply desire to fulfill a life-long desire to play a musical instrument. Parents of young children are able to expose their child to an instrument for a semester to assess the level of interest before making a large investment.

And we do it all in a loving, Christian environment where we seek to make an impact for the Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions
What music lessons are offered?
Piano, violin, drums, guitar and brass/woodwind instruments (i.e. saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, french horn) and voice. Theory is included. All classes are offered in small group classes.

What about my instrument?
Keyboards will be utilized here at the church for instruction in piano. However students should have a piano or keyboard at home for practice. Students taking lessons in any other instrument are required to bring their own instrument to the lessons.

What fees and supplies are required?
Students will provide all supplies: method books, staff paper, and pencils. A one-time fee of $35 per student is required for the semester. Students are expected to have supplies at their first class session.

How long is each semester?
The entire term is twelve weeks of lessons. The lessons are one 45-minute session per week. Download the form to see the schedule of classes offered.

When does the semester begin? 
The Spring 2012 Semester runs from February 7 - May 4

How do I register? 
1) You may register by clicking here. 2) Download and Mail your registration form and check. 3) Come to the Worship Office between the hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.  The deadline for registration is January 22.

What is the age range? 
Age range is 6 to adult

For more information contact: Pat Jones, Director of Music & Fine Arts, ext 1101.

Supply List
For Drums Class: (Beginning & Advanced)
• Practice Pad • Drum Sticks
• Staff Paper • Pencils

For Acoustic and Electric Guitar Class:
• Acoustic Guitar or either 4 string bass or 6-string lead guitar
• notepad & pencils
• plus tuner and small amplifier with electric cord (for electric guitar)
• Mel Bays Modern Guitar Method Grade 1
• Mel Bays presents Children's Guitar Chord Book by William Bay

For Violin Class:
Violin (student should be measured in the store where
violin is rented/purchased),
• Suzuki Violin Method Book, Vol. 1 & accompanying cassette/CD.

For Voice Class:
• Small recorder
• notepad & pencil
• bottled water

For Piano Class:
Beginners Ages 6 - Age 12 
- Four (4 ) books Piano Adventures, Primer Level - by
Nancy and Randall Fabers are as follows:
• Lesson • Performance
• Technique & Artistry Book
• Theory Book
• Pencils with erasers
Beginners Ages 13 - Adult
- Three (3) books Accelerated Piano Adventures by Nancy and Randall Faber.
• Lesson Book 1 • Performance Book 1
• Theory Book 1 • 3 - 4 pencils with erasers. 

(Students new to OAI with years of experience, see Director before purchasing any books)

For Brass & Woodwind Class:
• Essential Elements (for the specific instrument)
• Book 1 by Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierscherik, & Tim Lautzenheiser,
• Four (4) Van Doren size 2.5 Reeds (woodwinds)
• Staff Paper
• Pencils
• Student must provide own horn

Music Resources
You may be able to get all supplies and rent brass and woodwind
instruments at:

Lancaster Music
902 N. Interstate 35 Service Rd., Lancaster, TX
Phone: 972-274-9767

Mr. E's Music Supercenters
1000 W. Arbrook Blvd., Arlington, TX 76015
Phone: 817-419-0353

Music & Arts
4000 Five Points Blvd. Ste 129, Arlington, TX
Phone: 817-466-8696