Welcome to the Homeschool Music Association!

We’re excited you’re here.

Please read this page in full. While it contains a lot of information, it’s designed to answer your questions and help you determine if our program is a good fit for your family.
  • IMPORTANT UPDATE: ALL CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY FULL FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE WAIT LIST, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE FORM BELOW.

  • All classes and performances are held at Dunn’s Creek Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Please ensure the location and schedule work for you before registering. Occasional absences are okay, but frequent ones will affect your child’s progress.

  • This is not a drop-off program—parents should remain on-site during rehearsals when possible. Band also requires commitment outside of class. Students should practice 20–30 minutes, 2–3 times per week to build confidence and keep pace with the group. Please consider your child’s willingness to participate and your ability to support their practice.

Instruments offered: 

  • Ages 10+ (FULL) - Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone, Electric Bass, Percussion.
  • Ages 7-9 (FULL) - Recorder and bucket drums

  • All new students must complete an instrument evaluation by August 11 (required for participation). This helps determine the best instrument and placement. We will contact you to schedule it after registration.

  • We are a nonprofit with volunteer teachers. A $15 per child yearly donation is requested to help cover administrative costs (not reimbursable by Step-Up for Students).

  • After the instrument evaluation, families are responsible for obtaining the assigned instrument, method book, and a music stand. Please do not purchase or rent anything until the teacher confirms your child’s instrument.

  • Note: Step-Up does not cover instrument rentals but will reimburse instrument purchases. Options will be discussed at the instrument evaluation.

2026–2027 School Year Schedule

Please schedule your child’s instrument evaluation on or before August 11 to allow time to obtain materials before classes begin.

Meet & Greet / Final Evaluations
Tuesday, August 11 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Last opportunity for instrument evaluations)

Fall Rehearsal Dates

  • September: 15, 22
  • October: 6, 13, 20, 27
  • November: 3, 10, 17
  • December: 1, 8

Winter Concert (Tentative)
Saturday, December 12

  • 2:30 PM – Student arrival
  • 3:15 PM – Doors open
  • 3:30 PM – Concert begins

End-of-Semester Celebration
Tuesday, December 15 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Tentative Spring Schedule

  • January: 5, 12, 19, 26
  • February: 2, 9, 16, 23
  • March: 2, 9, 23, 30
  • April: 6, 13, 20

Spring Concert (Tentative)
Saturday, April 24

  • 2:30 PM – Student arrival
  • 3:15 PM – Doors open
  • 3:30 PM – Concert begins

End-of-Year Celebration (Tentative)
Tuesday, April 27 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Classes Offered

10:00 – 10:45 AM | New Students – Little Notes (Ages 7–9) FULL
Intro to music using recorder. Requires purchase of a Nuvo Recorder+. Weekly follow-up emails include practice tracks and sheet music.

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | New Students – Percussion (Ages 10+) FULL
(Ages 8–9 with teacher approval after evaluation)

  • 11:00–11:30 AM: Percussion only
  • 11:30 AM–12:15 PM: Full ensemble
    Requires practice pad + stand, drumsticks, method book, and music stand.

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | New Students – Winds, Electric Bass & Percussion (Ages 10+) FULL
(Ages 8–9 with teacher approval after evaluation)
Requires instrument, method book, and music stand.

Returning Students

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Little Notes (Year 2) FULL
For students who completed Little Notes in 2025–2026.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Percussion FULL
For returning percussion students.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Winds, Electric Bass & Percussion FULL
For students who completed Level 2 Band.