CCA Band & Music Programs
"Praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him, with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD." Psalm 150:3-6
Christ Classical Academy's Music programs are designed to develop a child's creativity, brain development, language, discipline, motor skills, and self confidence. Music is also a beautiful, God-given way to offer praise and worship to our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Our Music program begins with our youngest Transitional Kindergarten students and continues through 4th grade. Students in these levels are introduced to composers, and begin to love music. These grade levels also learn how to read music and play instruments like the recorder and ukulele. The Band program offers a comprehensive music education using traditional band instruments for students in grades 5-12. Students will attend full band rehearsals, plus have concert opportunities for those who wish to learn a musical instrument.
Beginner Band
The Beginner Band is open to full-time and part-time students in grades 5-12. No previous experience is required. The students are taught how to put the instrument together and care for it on the first day of class. Then they proceed from making sounds on the instrument to playing short melodies from their books by mid-semester. They will play their first piece of sheet music as a class by the end of the year. The Beginner Band meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon.
Concert Band
The Concert Band is open to full-time and part-time students in grades 7-12, who have one or more years of previous experience in a band program or private lessons. Class instruction is built upon previous knowledge of musical skills and musicianship. The Concert Band meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon.
Our Band Instruments
Parents, please help your child come prepared for band class each day with an instrument that’s in good working condition, their Essential Elements 2000 method book, and a pencil. If your family needs to purchase or rent an instrument or the method book, Sweetwater at www.sweetwater.com.
The traditional band instruments are: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion.
music club
The Music Club is open to students in grades TK-4. No previous experience is required. The student will learn classical music appreciation and history through the study of various composers, their compositions, and time periods. The student will also learn how to read simple notes and basic rhythms using various instruments, such as recorders, handbells, boomwhackers, their voices, and small rhythm instruments. TK-2nd grade meets twice per week. 3rd-4th grade meet once per week.
our instructor
Miss Moriah Kerstetter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music (K-12) degree from Limestone University, where she majored on trumpet. She has been teaching at Christ Classical Academy for multiple years, primarily working with K-2 students in music. Additionally, Miss Moriah teaches private music lessons on various instruments, primarily piano, guitar, and trumpet.
Part-Time Band & Music club
tuition and fees
2026-2027 Band/Music Club/Part-time Classes Tuition and Fee Schedule
Band/Music Club ONLY
I. Registration Fee:
Band Only-The band registration fee is paid per student and is to be submitted with student’s
application each year. If part-time student has no other siblings at CCA and is the only child
from a family enrolled at CCA taking no more than 3 classes. (non-refundable) $50
Music Club Only- $50
Band and Music Club- $175
Part-time student taking Band and other CCA academic classes (due when submitting student application; non-refundable) $175
II. Sports: students who are enrolled as a Part time student taking a minimum of (2) yearlong/4 day classes, other than band, are allowed to play sports for CCA.
The Sports fee is per sport and dependent upon the sport played $35-$50
III. Activity Fee: (K-12th)per child $55
IV. Notification & System Fee: per child $80
BAND ONLY CLASSES: (Beginner, Concert & Jazz) MUSIC CLUB | MUSIC CLUB | 1st BAND Class | 2nd BAND Class | 3rd BAND Class |
First Student | $446 | $387 | $98 | $98 |
Second Student | $407 | $354 | $98 | $98 |
Third Student | $375 | $324 | $98 | $98 |
Fourth Student | $333 | $291 | $98 | $98 |
2026-2027 Part-Time Academic Classes & Band/Music Club Tuition and Fee Schedule
Part-Time Classes with Band or Music Club
I. Book Fee: Covers textbooks, consumables, and classroom reproducible material
II. Book Fee: per class included in July 1st invoice $Price dependent on classes taken (if class has a required textbook/material)
III. Testing Fee: New Student and ALL Kindergarten Students Entrance Exam is done through Daphne Martin, M.A.Ed. – Parents will need to call Mrs. Martin and set up testing at (828) 448-8094. (*If your child has been administered the Woodcock Johnson in the past 6 mos., please let us know before setting up your appt. with Mrs. Martin.) The Entrance Exam will be paid directly to Daphne Martin, M.A.Ed. and is required for acceptance. Her office address is: 116 S. Sterling St. #200 Morganton, NC. Entrance into TK is exempt from testing, but will be required to test upon entering Kindergarten
NEW Students & ALL Kindergarten (new and currently enrolled) $225 per student
IV. Activity Fee: (K-12th)per child $55
V. Notification & System Fee: per child $80
VI. Sports: students who are enrolled as a Part time student taking a minimum of (2) yearlong/4 day classes, other than band, are allowed to play sports for CCA.
The Sports fee is per sport and dependent upon the sport played $35-$50
VII. High School classes with Labs (Biology-$35, Chemistry-$20, Anatomy-$35, LUOA/LUO-varies) $20-$35
VIII. LUOA & LUO: Part-time students must take a minimum of (2) yearlong/4 day CCA classes, in order to take LUOA and LUO classes Technology Fee
*Study Halls would be needed if the academic classes a student is taking are not back-to-back in their schedule. A study hall will allow the student to stay on campus until all academic classes are completed.
*There will be a min. 3% increase in tuition each year.
PART-TIME ACADEMIC CLASSES (*Transitional Kindergarten is not considered Part-Time) | 1 - 5 classes (if taking more than 5 classes student is considered full time) | Study Hall Classes |
Kindergarten-11th Grade (12th grade is not considered part-time) | $1072 per class | $325/study hall needed |
LUOA Classes-7th-12th grade- Remedial & Advanced level classes, and Elective classes (Cost varies depending on class choices) | ~$250-$600 per class/yr | |
LUO-Dual Enrollment-11th-12th grades College level classes (Cost varies depending on semester hours taken) | ~$800-$1100 per class/semester | |
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