Joyful Noise Programs

Private Lessons
Thirty minutes to an hour of one-on-one instruction in a variety of instruments including violin, viola, cello, fiddle, guitar, dobro, pedal steel, bass and voice.
Call (828) 649.2828 for more information.

Dance
Beginner and intermediate level classes for adults & children in clogging and Irish step dance. Clogging classes explore flatfooting steps, open freestyle, and precision footwork as well as circle mixers, and hoe-down figure dances.
Heidi Kulas, Director (828) 319.7202, cloggerina@charter.net

Appalachian Music Program
A program focused on the traditional mountain folk music indigenous to Western North Carolina. Individual lessons offered on fiddle, guitar and dobro as well as group classes in beginning guitar and “how to jam.”
Natalya Weinstein, Director (828) 350.1396, natalyaweinstein@gmail.com

Brio Concert Series
Sharing diverse programs and promoting chamber music in Weaverville and surrounding areas. Concerts are held in various venues in North Asheville, Weaverville, Marshall, and Mars Hill. www.brioconcertseries.org.
Cynthia Roop, Director (828) 319.7077, cynthiaroop1@mac.com

Summer String Experience
An eclectic camp for all ages offering string orchestra, bluegrass & old-time, chamber music, master classes, and a variety of electives including world music, percussive dance, visual arts, and drama.
Kara Poorbaugh, Strings Director (828) 551.0854, karafrances@yahoo.com

Drama
Now offering Drama 101, an ongoing group class that will allow students to explore the acting craft using a wide variety of improv games, character building techniques and scene study to engage their creative spirits. 
Director: Rebecca Morris (828) 215.8738, iamrebeccam@gmail.com

Visual Arts
Classes and workshops in traditional hand quilting, art quilts, fiber arts, and drawing. Instructor: Lynda Sondles (828) 775.2499, lyndasondles@gmail.com 

Performing Student Ensembles
Intermediate & Advanced String Ensembles perform music of different genres in a variety of venues.
Dr. Gina Caldwell, String Ensemble Director (828) 649.2828, gina_m_caldwell@yahoo.com

Chamber Music
Hone your skills and make new friends in small ensembles of mixed instrumentation (duets, trios, quartets, etc.)
Kara Poorbaugh, Director (828) 551.0854, karafrances@yahoo.com

Kindermusik
A child’s work is their play. In a loving environment, rich with sensory experiences, surrounded by music, a child has a long attention span for their work. Sometimes it takes creativity to direct a child’s movement to focus on the objectives at hand and sometimes it takes creativity to re-fashion meaningful objectives to take advantage of the energy level at hand. Every child can benefit from Kindermusik classes. Music makes smart kids! 
Yvette Odell, Director (828) 242.1548, singandtwirl@gmail.com

NEW!    Joyful Noise Homeschool and Community Outreach!
Joyful Noise now offers support directly to homeschool and community groups seeking enrichment through drama, music, and art. Joyful Noise invites parents of homeschool children and leaders of community groups to meet with members of our Outreach team. We will work with you to design a program that directly meets your curriculum and enrichment needs. Our goal is to provide quality fine arts classes that are both affordable and convenient - many classes can be brought directly to your home-classroom or meeting place! Some of our current offerings include: acting classes, art projects, and music ensembles in various styles.
Lynda Sondles, Coordinator (828) 775.2499, lyndasondles@gmail.com