December 2025 Newsletter
Happy December, Academy Families!
A quick reminder: all of our schools will be closed Tuesday, 12/23/25 through Thursday, 1/1/26 for Winter Break. We will reopen on Friday, 1/2/26. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and look forward to seeing you in 2026!
We had so much fun at the first-ever Town of Irmo Christmas Parade and can’t wait to participate again next year! Rumor has it that next year will be a Night Parade. Thank you to all the families who came out to walk in the parade and to those who sent photos!
The Academy Carolers were spreading holiday cheer at the Rosewood Tree Lighting earlier this month! Our students did an AMAZING job—bravo!
The 2026 Winter Recital schedules have been sent to all registered performers. Check your inbox for the email sent to the address you provided at registration. If you need help finding your schedule, you can also contact the front desk. For any questions, our recital coordinator is happy to assist at recitals@columbiaartsacademy.com. We can’t wait to see all of our talented students perform soon!
With the holiday season upon us, we wish all of our students, families, and friends safe travels, happy memories, and a joyful holiday season filled with music and laughter!
Thank you for being part of our Academy family this year—we can’t wait to make 2026 even more exciting and fun! Let’s keep the rocking in the New Year at Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and Irmo Music Academy. Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year!
Not a student yet? We’d love to have you join us! Get started by visiting www.IrmoMusicAcademy.com, calling or texting us at 803-931-3495, or stopping by to visit us at 1061 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063.
Musical Ladder System® Achievements!
The Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and Irmo Music Academy are the only Midlands music schools where students earn colorful wristbands, trophies, and certificates through the patented Musical Ladder System®, created by Academy Director Marty Fort and used nationwide. Some schools offer trophies and certificates, but none excite students like the Musical Ladder System® wristbands they proudly show off to friends.
CAA students Max & Khaile earned Apprentice wristbands for 3 Months!
CAA student Reva earned their Rock Star wristband for 1 Year!
IMA student Jackson earned their Allegro wristband for 15 Months!
IMA student Hunter earned their Champion wristband for 4 Years!
Welcome New Students!
Please help us welcome our new students who registered in the past month!
Olivia L
Anya Z
Christian C
Emery M
Brynn G
Mila S
Graham C
James N
Allie M
Ben S
Jessica S
Toby S
Ezra S
Jeremiah S
Charlee A
Darron K
Rousseau L
Ariana I
Ishani R
Whit F
Henry R
Chase B
Bri C
Jerry R
Fynnlei R
Jackson B
Nora V
Inaya K
Daniel B
Alysa E
Jerrod F
Talya Z
Audrey B
Jadyn S
Abigail S
Michael H
Alexander P
Sebastian P
Blair E
Evan H
Alexis G
Douglas H
Brendan J
Connor H
Taylor B
Sally D
Ameera M
Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
Many teachers have sold out. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day or time, please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting list. If you are not a student yet, there are still limited lesson spots available.
Abagail R
Sunday: New Availability
Alec E
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Alyssa S
Monday: Three Spots Left
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Wednesday: One Spot Left
Thursday: Two Spots Left
Anna G
Monday: One Spot Left
Tuesday: One Spot Left
Wednesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Friday: One Spot Left
Saturday: Two Spots Left
Avery K
Sunday: Three Spots Left
Saturday: Four Spots Left
Beck C
Sunday: Two Spots Left
Wednesday: One Spot Left
Friday: SOLD OUT
Ben W
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Brady M
New Saturday Availability
Brandon W
Monday: SOLD OUT
Wednesday: Three Spots Left
Friday: SOLD OUT
Bruce I
Sunday: SOLD OUT
Monday: Two Spots Left
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Friday: SOLD OUT
Saturday: SOLD OUT
Christian S
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Christopher C
New Availability:
Friday: One Spot Left
Christopher K
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Christopher S
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Cooper J
Monday: SOLD OUT
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: New Availability
Sunday: New Availability
Daniel O
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Emauri S
Sunday: SOLD OUT
Friday: Three Spots Left
Emily R
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Erin M
Tuesday: Three Spots Left
Wednesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Evan S
Sunday: SOLD OUT
Monday: One Spot Left
Tuesday: One Spot Left
Garrett G
SOLD OUT
Hannah E
Monday: Three Spots Left
Wednesday: Three Spots Left
Thursday: New Availability
Friday: SOLD OUT
Ilyssa W
Saturday: New Availability
Imani W
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Jack E
Monday: Three Spots Left
Tuesday: Three Spots Left
Jana M
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Jason S
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Jennifer P
Monday: One Spot Left
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Wednesday: Three Spots Left
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Friday: SOLD OUT
Jesse P
Monday: New Availability
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Jonathan W
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Kaci H
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Kara G
New Availability
Kate V
Monday: Three Spots Left
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Kerry H
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Kevin S
Monday: Two Spots Left
Wednesday: One Spot Left
Thursday: Two Spots Left
Saturday: SOLD OUT
Levi B
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Lillie G
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Mackenzie M
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Wednesday: Two Spots Left
Friday: SOLD OUT
Mark V
Monday: SOLD OUT
Tuesday: Three Spots Left
Wednesday: Three Spots Left
Thursday: Two Spots Left
Mary B
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Max H
Monday: One Spot Left
Tuesday: One Spot Left
Wednesday: One Spot Left
Thursday: Two Spots Left
Friday: SOLD OUT
Michael R
Saturday: Two Spots Left
Naomi J
Monday: SOLD OUT
Wednesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: One Spot Left
Friday: Two Spots Left
Paula M
Thursday: New Availability
Rachel B
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Sara F
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
Seth R
Tuesday: Three Spots Left
Friday: Three Spots Left
Stephanie C
Sunday: Two Spots Left
Wednesday: Three Spots Left
Will A
Sunday: SOLD OUT
Monday: One Spot Left
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Friday: One Spot Left
Winston W
Monday: SOLD OUT
Tuesday: Three Spots Left
Wednesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Saturday: New Availability
Wyatt M
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Friday: Two Spots Left
Upcoming Dates & Events
Winter Break - Closed
Dec 23rd, 2025 to Jan 1st, 2026
2026 Winter Recitals
Jan 9th, 2026 to Jan 11th, 2026
Jan 16th, 2026 to Jan 18th, 2026
