The Billingsley School of Music & Arts

The Billingsley School of Music & Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides (Pay-What-You-Can) & free arts access to underserved youth in Dance, Drama, Music, & Visual Art.

We serve all ages. Babies, Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, K-12, & Adults.

Yes! You are allowed to study up to 5 different subjects at one time.

You MUST attend class the week immediately following the Launch Party or your membership will be given to another student on the Wait List.

Yes, a (Pay-What-You-Can) payment plan will be established by YOU when you fill out the BSOMA application. A minimum fee of $40 will be accepted for arts services.

If you can't afford to pay at all, please contact the Executive Director to negotiate a scholarship & volunteer opportunity.

Yes! BSOMA students are EXPECTED to attend FAITHFULLY, arrive ON TIME, and demonstrate RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR while in our building.

It is also IMPERATIVE that they show an INTEREST and COMMITMENT to PROGRESSING in the Arts & BSOMA Program.

Classes take place on Saturdays on specific days & times throughout the Summer.

After you have successfully completed the Summer Registration Form, received an email confirmation, attended the BSOMA Launch Party, & successfully attend the first week of actual classes.

In the Summer of 2016 we were located at The Cowles Center for Dance & Performing Arts.

In the Summer of 2017 we will be housed out of a school in Northeast Minneapolis. More details in March 2017.

Our only requirement is that our students have a love & passion for the arts and give MAXIMUM effort.

Meet David Billingsley, the founder and executive director, and hear from him personally as he shares the BSOMA vision, mission, and answers questions.

Experience faculty & student performances, special guest appearances, parent workshops, student activities, & equal arts access community building.

Enjoy yourself while you mingle with BSOMA teaching staff, explore the studio spaces, and get to know your BSOMA classmates.

• Dance – Be prepared to have fun.
• Drama – Be prepared to have fun.
• Visual Arts – Be prepared to have fun.
• Music – Be prepared to have fun.

Wear comfortable shoes and loose fitting clothes.

Here are 10 things you'll see at BSOMA:

1.) Highly qualified professional artists and educators teaching at a high level to students who love the arts and want to further develop their gifts.

2) Students who are passionate and serious about receiving a high quality arts education.

3.) An infusion of both formal and informal learning styles.

4.) Students being taught what it takes to become a professional working artist. From survival skills to the many resources that are available to help them along their journey.

5.) Students making authentic life connections with what they're learning.

6.) Themed semesters where all four arts disciplines work together towards a unified theme, life principal, idea, or cultural immersion and performance.

7.) Children building school readiness skills as well as gaining artistic abilities that prepare them for study in any arts or academic subject.

8.) Our developmentally appropriate classes explore arts concepts through singing, dancing, playing, creative dramatics, visual arts, instrument exploration, theatre, acting, fabrics, and more.

9.) You will see very talented kids who are being encouraged to work hard and achieve their dreams.

10.) Major life-changing performance opportunities both locally & nationally.  This will only add more fuel to each student's personal dreams & goals fire; giving the kids hope and a bright future to look forward to.

At BSOMA, we believe music education promotes academic, social, emotional, intellectual, kinesthetic, & artistic growth.

Singing, Drumming, Piano, Guitar, DJ, Fashion Design, Yoga, Visual Arts, Ballet, Modern, Creative Movement, Stepping, Improv Comedy, & Acting.

The purpose of this website is to increase awareness about the lack of arts access in our communities. We are determined to bring about a serious call to action, and be a true agent for change in our society.