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, 651-785-4513.

Voice Studio, Adults and Youth
Instructor: Janice Porter, Bachelor of Music Education-U of WI, Oshkosh, M.A. in Choral Conducting-U of M – 651-484-3142

Beginning Piano Instruction
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, Oboe, Bassoon
Instructor: Kristi Tharp, Bachelor of Music Education, Augustana College-Sioux Falls – 612-789-6947