Celebration Sunday Details / November 12

Dawson Music Academy Celebration Sunday is November 12. During our Sunday Worship Services, we will celebrate the talents of Academy Students. Each student will play in one service time, which will be assigned based on registration forms. For your assigned service time, check your email or ask your instructor for details. We’re looking forward to a great celebration!

Student Preparations

During weekly lessons, students will prepare their music with their instructor. It’s important to practice your part so that you’ll be ready to join with other students and instructors for the special celebration. Academy students and Dawson Orchestra members will play “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.” Our student vocal ensemble will sing “Sovereign Over Us.” Instructors will share additional musical details during weekly lessons.

Wednesday, November 8 / Rehearsal Details

On Wednesday, November 8, meet at your assigned rehearsal time. (See email or ask your instructor for specific timing details.) Students will have assigned seats. Teachers will help students find their seat and answer any questions during rehearsal. To provide the best possible experience for all students, Wednesday rehearsal attendance is required for all participants.

Students will meet for the rehearsal location based on instrument groups. All students meet in rooms located in West Building. For a campus map, click here.

  • Room 100 / Pianos
  • Room 206 / Brass & Woodwinds
  • Room 204 / Guitars & Violins

All students younger than 6th grade should be dropped off and picked up by an adult.

Please remember to bring your music for “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” to Wednesday’s rehearsal.

Sunday, November 12 / Celebration Details

On Sunday, November 12, meet in the Social Hall at your assigned time for final preparations. (See email or ask your instructor for specific timing details.) The Social Hall is located on the 1st floor of the West Building, directly beside the Sanctuary. For a campus map, click here.

Students will move from the Social Hall to the Sanctuary with other Academy instructors and students to find their assigned seats. After students play in worship, they will move to sit with their parents for the rest of the service.

If possible, wear solid colors. Guys can wear solid color shirt with pants. Girls can wear solid color top with pants/skirt or solid colored dress.

Please remember to bring your music for “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.”

Parent & Guest Information

On Sunday, November 12, parents and guests are invited to join as we celebrate the talents of our Academy students! Each student has been assigned to play in one of our Sunday Worship Services. Service times are 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00. Students will meet in the Social Hall 45 minutes prior to service time for final preparations. Once the previous service has finished in the Sanctuary, parents may enter and find a seat.

After students play in Worship, they will move from their assigned places to sit with their families. Please be sure your child knows where you will be sitting. Students will take their instruments with them when they go to sit with parents during Worship.

Parking is available in the parking lot behind the Chapel and in the Parking Deck across from the Sanctuary. For parking details, view Dawson’s Campus Map.

For families with younger siblings, Dawson’s Preschool Ministry would love the opportunity to connect with you! During each service time, our preschool ministry provides age-appropriate activities for infants through kindergarteners. For more details, click here.

Friends and family unable to join us on Sunday can watch at live.dawsonchurch.org.

Sweet Celebrations

At the end of Worship, students and their families are invited to join us on the Chapel Patio for some sweet treats and special celebrations. The Chapel Patio is located directly outside the 1st floor of the North Building, behind the Sanctuary. For a campus map, click here.

Families will capture some special memories with our fun photo props! Students will enjoy delicious “Take & Go” sweet treats as a special thanks for sharing their talents on DMA Celebration Sunday. The celebrations will have you smiling from ear-to-ear as you take pictures and make celebration memories!