Madison Street Music & Arts Academy

The Academy would like to congratulate Dr. Dora Podkovyroff and her piano students on their stellar performances on March 7 at the Clarksville Community Music Club's Festival held at Austin Peay State University. ALL of Dr. Podovyroff's students received superior ratings. Special recognition goes to our Academy students Josiah, Lucy, Johann, and Everett. We are so proud of your accomplishments! 🎵🎼🎹🎶

Due to refreezing, the Academy will be closed for lessons on Wednesday evening. Yesterday’s rain has made the surfaces worse. All children’s choir, dinner, handbells, and adult choir is also canceled.

The Academy is open this evening for lessons. Please use caution in the parking lot. It is preferred that you park on the side against the building or across the street.

Unfortunately, our Academy will be closed due to inclement weather again! It looks like our groundhog is keeping us in winter for 6 more weeks too! Your teachers will be contacting you in the coming days to determine the best plan for making up your instructional time. Take care and be safe - GO PRACTICE! 🎹🪇🪘🎶🤩🤣😍🎸🎻🎺🎷🥁🎸🎼🎵

Continuing our "Meet the Teach" series, we welcome Mr. Evan Pallanes teaching clarinet and sax. This is a cool opportunity to access a highly qualified teacher in a new studio, now accepting students. Go to www.msmaa.org if you are interested in lessons.

Evan Pallanes, originally from Fort Worth, TX, is currently pursuing his Master's degree in clarinet performance at Austin Peay State University. He is currently a student of Dr. Spencer Prewitt and plays in numerous ensembles at Austin Peay, including the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, and Clarinet Choir. He received his Bachelor's in Music Education at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX.

The Academy will remain closed Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28. All lessons will be made up by arrangements with your individual teacher. Stay warm and enjoy some extra practice time!

The Academy will be closed for lessons Monday and Tuesday. We will evaluate and make a decisions on whether we are going to open depending on school closings and road conditions. All missed lessons will be made up. Thanks for your understanding and stay safe and warm!

We will provide a broadcast email message to all students and guardians regarding the status of lessons each day. Please see the attached information regarding church policies.
Also, please keep in touch with your teacher regarding weather concerns. Missed lessons due to inclement weather may be made up. Please stay safe and warm!

Winter weather can be unpredictable, and your safety matters to us. Please take a moment to review our Inclement Weather and Emergency Closing Guidelines so you know how Madison Street UMC will communicate closures and schedule changes. Whether you join us in person or online, we want you to make the choice that keeps you safe.

Stay informed. Stay safe. We are in this together. ❄️🤍

Continuing our "Meet the Teach" series, we are proud to feature Perignon (Perri) Espinoza. Are you interested in Latin music, jazz, contemporary, or classical saxophone? All Saxes? Bass? Perri has got a space for you!!! It's not too late to register at www.msmaa.org!
Perri is a multi-faceted performer, music educator, and advocate of jazz and string programs in the Clarksville area. He currently studies classical and jazz saxophone under Dr. Lucas Hopkins, upholding strong saxophone traditions from Eugene Rosseau and Tim McAllister. He has currently or previously performed with the Austin Peay Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Governors Own Marching Band, Jazz Combo, Big Band, GO Band, Pep Band, Commercial Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, and Latin Music Ensemble. He is expected to graduate from APSU with his Bachelor's in Instrumental Music Education in the Spring of 2027. He plans to attend Texas State University to pursue a Master's degree in Latin Music Studies with a concentration in salsa music. One of his proudest musical achievements was co-founding the APSU Latin Music Ensemble 'Sin Fronteras', a performing university ensemble dedicated to performing popular, contemporary and traditional music from Latin America and the Caribbean. He currently serves as its bassist and bandleader. Outside of Austin Peay, Perri can be seen playing saxophone and bass in local and private events with Son de Clarksville, a Latin music orchestra that emerged as a direct result of Austin Peay's Latin Music Ensemble - another group he is just as proud to be involved to be a part of. He is a tuba and low brass teacher at West Creek High School and the instructor for its revitalized jazz band program. He is also a bass singer for the United Methodist Church choir in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Last but certainly not least, Perri is the baritone saxophonist for the Spark Quartet, a collegiate saxophone quartet that plays contemporary and classical repertoire. Perri's life blood is music, and he believes that it should be experienced with anyone and everyone, no matter where you are or what your relationship is with it at any point in your life.

FREE Children's Choir offering beginning THIS Wednesday at Madison Street UMC, 319 Commerce Street. Everyone welcome! Dinner free for participating children - low cost for adults.
This week - Join us for a delicious Midweek Pasta Feast including
Classic pasta topped with rich, savory meat sauce
Creamy chicken alfredo
Seasonal steamed broccoli
Oven-fresh garlic bread
Fresh garden salad with house dressing
Freshly baked cookies

Children's menu includes:
Plain pasta
Assorted fresh fruit

A new season brings new opportunities! Join us for a special session of 8 lessons/sessions! Go to www.msmaa.org to register for lessons on all instruments and VOICE for any age! We also have baby & PreK options. Click on the "Music Explorers" tab on our website. USE THE CODE "HALFOFF" to register for this special offer through October 20, 2025.