Artists in Residence Teaching Students (A.R.T.S.) is a music education program for all ages – and it is expanding! Lessons are available at Nativity by musicians who are part of the Nativity community. Lesson schedules and fees are determined by each individual instructor. Lessons are at Nativity unless otherwise specified.
If you have questions about the music offerings, please contact David Livingston, Director of Music Ministries, 612.3781.2766
Voice Studio, Adults and Youth
Piano Instructor for Nativity Child and Family Center (NCFC)
Instructor: Janice Porter, Bachelor of Music Education-U of WI, Oshkosh, M.A. in Choral Conducting-U of M 651.484.3142
Violin, Viola Suzuki program for youngsters, traditional instruction for older students
Instructor: Emily Hagen, B.A.-St. Olaf College, M.A.-Cleveland Institute of Music 612.251.9069
Clarinet, Saxophone, Beginning Flute
Instructor: Kristi Tharp, Bachelor of Music Education, Augustana College-Sioux Falls 612.789.6947
Violin, Piano (home study-New Brighton
Instructor: Shanna Weaver, B.A.-Carlton College 651.955.1467
Bassoon, Piano (home study-adjacent to Nativity)
Instructor: Jessica Nelson, B.A. in Piano & Bassoon-U of M, Additional study at Universidade Livre de Mjusica, Sau Paulo, Brazil
Music and Movement Classes Designed For Early Childhood
Instructor: Karla Singer Reiland, Bachelor of Music Education-Augsburg College 651.636.0420