The SFBC FAA seeks to use music, art and dance as a means to promote the arts and artistic expression, creating better musicians, artists and dancers within students while also evangelizing and discipling people for Jesus Christ. Our end goal is for the skill and talent gained to be used in authentic worship of God and to bring glory to Him through the arts.
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" Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."
Colossians 3:16
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IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. PLEASE EMAIL OUR DIRECTOR BETH SMITH TO SEE IF THERE ARE STILL SPACES AVAILABLE
LESSONS ARE OFFERED MONDAY THRU THURSDAY AT VARIOUS TIMES AUGUST 18 - NOVEMBER 20
MONDAYS
3:15 - 4:45
$130 FOR 6-WEEK COURSE
DRAWING CARTOON CHARACTERS
Age: 8+ (Introductory level)
Each week, we will follow step-by-step instructions in learning how to draw, ink, and color a well-known cartoon character. Starts August 18th.
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Beth Smith, Director
PIANO+VOICE
Beth serves as the pianist and worship associate for SFBC and has been the FAA director since August 2024. She has a bachelors degree from Carson-Newman and over 20 years of experience teaching young musicians.
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Paige Brooks
PIANO+VOICE
Paige Brooks, originally from Kingsport, TN, came to live in Seymour in August of 2022, when her husband, Tiger, accepted the position of Discipleship Pastor at Seymour First Baptist Church. Paige holds degrees in both Speech
Communications and Vocal
Performance from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN, and over 30 years experience leading worship and working with young musicians.
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Sarah Davis
WOODWINDS
Sarah serves as a general music teacher and band director for Sevier County Schools. She has been teaching for 16 years and has a bachelor’s degree from Western Carolina University, a master’s degree from Western Governor’s University, and an education specialist degree from South College.
Jodi Helms
PIANO+VOICE
Jodi received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Middle Tennessee State University and taught middle school choir for 15 years. In 2018, she began teaching private voice and piano lessons while continuing to lead worship with her husband and homeschool her children.
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Josh Jenkins
PERCUSSION
Joshua has been playing and teaching percussion for over 20 years and is a member of the SFBC worship band. He studied music/percussion at the University of Tennessee. Joshua has served at many regional schools and various music programs as an instructor, performer, lecturer, and clinician.
Logan Kelly
BRASS
Logan Kelly is a part of the 2025 University of Tennessee graduating class, receiving degrees in Music Education and Music Business. He and his wife Lauren are members of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where he serves as the Choir Director and Worship Leader. He is currently finishing student teaching at Alcoa Middle/High Schools.
Theresa Foster
WOODWINDS
Theresa has been teaching music professionally since 2010. She received her college education from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and The University of Memphis, where she earned her bachelor’s in music education.
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Karen Cook
PIANO+ORGAN
More soon.
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Brandon Steele
GUITAR
More soon.
Samantha White
DANCE
Samantha has over 10 years of dance experience including tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and musical theatre. Her competitive achievements include being invited to national competitions and earning top honors. Beyond dance, she is also an accomplished performer in musical theatre, vocal performance, and multiple instruments, adding depth to her already extensive skill set. Samantha has performed in several local productions, was part of a group that performed at the Grand Ol’ Opry and most recently served as an intern for Camp Electric. Samantha is dedicated to helping her students reach their highest potential, using dance as a means of self-expression, worship, and community connection.
