EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FINE ARTS
FINE ARTS PATRONS
The Eagle's Landing Christian Academy School of Fine Arts is proud to offer some of the highest level Fine Arts programing in the Metro Atlanta area.
The School of Fine Arts is an essential element of the overall curriculum and the educational strategy at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy. We know that studying music and art helps develop young minds, and fine arts courses are available to all students in all grade levels. ELCA's fine arts programs are specifically designed to move students through an aligned curriculum, from PreK – 12th grade, that preps them to study fine arts at university.
WE INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE ELCA FINE ARTS!
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LOWER SCHOOL FINE ARTS
Pre-K through 4th Grade
PRE-SCHOOL (K3 & K4):
In pre-school, our students participate weekly in our fine arts program. Visual arts are part of their regular pre-school curriculum. In addition, students rotate into our Music Suite where they learn and explore the basics of music that will prepare them for their Elementary School performing arts classes.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Kindergarten – 4th grade):
Students in Kindergarten - 4th grade have multiple fine arts opportunities throughout the week. For the visual arts, students go to one of our fully equipped and supplied art labs to learn all of the basics they'll need to advance in the program. For the performing arts, students have weekly music classes in the Music Suite where they learn the basics of music and perform three times during the school year. In addition, students rotate into our keyboarding lab where they explore music through the use of keyboards and technology.
UPPER SCHOOL FINE ARTS
Grades 5-12
Students in middle school are given the opportunity to develop their skills by focusing on one specific Fine Arts Class. Art, Band, Chorus, Guitar, and Stage Acting and Vocal Performance are the classes offered between 5th and 8th grades. (See below). These classes are designed to prepare students for high school level classes, as well as give them opportunities to participate in arts shows, musical performances and state and district level competitions.
FINE ARTS
STAFF
Tracey Fuller
Director of Fine Arts
Director of Vocal Programs Middle and High School
Director of Pre-school and Elementary Music
Derek Rock
Director of Middle School and High School Bands
Adam Watson
Assistant Director of Middle School and High School Bands
Joe Tucker
Middle School and High School Guitar Teacher, Praise Band Director
Chuck Ekstedt
High School Drama Teacher
Sarah Blackaby
High School Art Teacher
Rachel Allred
Middle School Art Teacher
Dawn Miller
Elementary Art Teacher
Music Technology Lab Instructor
Beverly Hedges
Pre-K thru 12th grade Choral Music Teaching Assistant and Piano Accompanist
OUR MISSION
The History of the Fine Arts Patrons
Founded in 2003, the Fine Arts Patrons (FAP) is a partnership of parents, faculty, staff, and supporters dedicated to enhancing Fine Arts opportunities for students at Eagles Landing Christian Academy.
We believe Fine Arts is an essential part of a well-rounded education, providing students with opportunities to develop creativity, confidence, leadership, and teamwork through music, visual arts, theater, and performance.
Our Mission
The Fine Arts Patrons exists to support and strengthen the Fine Arts programs at ELCA by:
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Providing financial resources beyond the annual school budget
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Supporting Fine Arts faculty and students through special projects, resources, and equipment purchases
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Encouraging parent and student involvement
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Supporting Fine Arts activities, programs, performances, and projects
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Building a community that celebrates and promotes the Fine Arts across the ELCA campus
Organizational Updates
During the 2025–2026 school year, the Fine Arts Patrons completed a comprehensive review and update of its bylaws. These revisions were designed to modernize the organization, improve governance, clarify officer responsibilities, establish consistent voting procedures, and create a sustainable leadership structure that will serve the organization for years to come.
The updated bylaws were approved by the membership and will guide the continued growth and operation of the Fine Arts Patrons.
Get Involved
Every parent with a student participating in an ELCA Fine Arts program is automatically a member of the Fine Arts Patrons. The FAP Board meets monthly to discuss funding requests, fundraising initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support ELCA Fine Arts students and faculty.
Parents are encouraged to attend membership meetings, share ideas, volunteer, and become involved in supporting our programs. Executive Board business requiring formal votes is conducted according to the Fine Arts Patrons Bylaws.
We Need You!
As ELCA’s Fine Arts programs continue to grow, so does the need for parent leadership and involvement. The Fine Arts Patrons is currently seeking volunteers to serve in the following Board positions:
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Fundraising Chair
No previous Board experience is required. If you have a heart for supporting Fine Arts students and would like to help make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please email elcafinearts@gmail.com for more information or to express interest.
We Proudly Support:
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Art
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Preschool Music
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Elementary Music
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Band
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Chorus
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Vocal Performance
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Guitar
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Drama and Stage Acting
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Student Praise Band
PATRONS INFORMATION
2026-27 Fine Arts Patrons Board of Directors
President: Jamie Linder
Vice President: OPEN
Treasurer: Geri Cash
Secretary: OPEN
Fundraising Chair: OPEN
Meetings
The Fine Arts Patrons Board meets monthly to conduct organization business. Meetings may be held in person, virtually, or through an email summary, as outlined in the Fine Arts Patrons Bylaws.
Once Board meeting dates are scheduled and communicated, they are considered firm unless formally changed and redistributed in advance.
2026–2027 Membership Meeting Schedule
Fall Membership Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:00 PM via Zoom
Spring Membership Meeting
Thursday, January 21, 2027
5:00 PM via Zoom
Official meeting minutes are recorded and filed with the ELCA Business Office in accordance with the Fine Arts Patrons Bylaws. Meeting links and additional details will be shared in advance.
For meeting information, questions, volunteer opportunities, or Board interest, please email elcafinearts@gmail.com.
Every parent with a child enrolled in an ELCA Fine Arts program is a Fine Arts Patron, and we welcome your participation.
FUNDRAISERS
COOKIE DOUGH SALES
Please see the links below for cookie dough sales information.
Fine Arts Accolades
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ELCA band and chorus students have made GMEA All-State Band and All-State Chorus, as well as district honor bands and choruses.
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ELCA band and chorus groups have received superior and excellent ratings at exhibitions, competitions, and large group performances.
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Jesse Corso & Molly Corso were both selected to perform in the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony and have also had the opportunity to work with many professional clinicians.
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The Mighty Charger Marching Band has performed in Mercedes Benz Stadium and Georgia State Stadium.
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Stage acting and vocal performance students have been given the opportunity to participate in a film written and directed by TJ Hedges and his professional film crew.
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Olivia Naquin earned 2nd place for her pencil/watercolor drawing entitled "Lilac Lady" which earned her a $7500 scholarship to the Art Institute of Atlanta. Her piece is currently hanging in the Washington D.C. congressional office.
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Martyna Radzicka earned 3rd place for her acrylic on canvas entitled "Insomnia ATL" and she earned a $3500 scholarship to the Art Institute of Atlanta. Her work is currently on display in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Our High School chorus was selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in 2018.
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Our One-Act Drama team is the current GHSA One-Act Play 5AA regional champions. Each year in that competition, as well as in the ACSI competition, many of our students get selected to the All-Star cast.