Classes & Private Lessons
Classes, workshops, and private lessons in every artistic genre are offered year-round at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts. Sign up to be a student of the arts!
Winter/Spring Classes Enrolling Now! Classes begin January 10.
Students will have the opportunity to explore talents, discover new friends, experience the arts, learn from professional instructors, perform in a professional setting; all in a safe, exciting & creative environment!
Why Choose The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts?
- Students will spend the semester in the spotlight in a safe, exciting and creative environment!
- Arts and crafts sessions are taught daily by a visual arts specialist.
- Classes provide an opportunity for your child to explore their talents, discover new friends, reunite with old ones, experience the arts with professional instructors, and perform in a professional setting.
THEATER
Students can immerse themselves in the world of theater, learning the basics of acting, character development, and storytelling, all while making new friends and working with a team. From memorizing lines to creating the perfect costume, aspiring actors will have the chance to experience every aspect of live theater, building up to a final performance for family and friends!
NEW All Broadway Bound students will spend time in the art room creating their own props, costumes, and scenic elements, experiencing every aspect of live theater!
BROADWAY BOUND I
Grades: 1st - 3rd
Tuition: $325
Schedule: Saturday, 9:00-11:30am
Classes start: Saturday – January 10
Classes end: Saturday – January 10
While encouraging self-expression and boosting confidence, students will learn the basics of acting and movement/dance for the stage with an end-of-term performance for family & friends.
NEW All Broadway Bound students will spend time in the art room creating their own props, costumes, and scenic elements, experiencing every aspect of live theater!
BROADWAY BOUND II
Grades: 4th & 5th
Tuition: $325
Schedule: Saturday, 9:00-11:30am
Classes start: Saturday – January 10
Classes end: Saturday – January 10
Continuing to build on acting basics, students will focus on the art of storytelling and character development concluding with a “from page to stage” performance for family & friends at the end of the term.
NEW All Broadway Bound students will spend time in the art room creating their own props, costumes, and scenic elements, experiencing every aspect of live theater!
BROADWAY BOUND III
Grades: 6th - 8th
Tuition: $325
Schedule: Saturday, 12:30-3:00pm
Classes start: Saturday – January 10
Classes end: Saturday – January 10
Students will study short scenes from published works furthering their acting skills and the ability to analyze plays for truer performances. Family & friends will be invited to an end-of-term performance featuring selected scenes.
NEW All Broadway Bound students will spend time in the art room creating their own props, costumes, and scenic elements, experiencing every aspect of live theater!
Raymond James Presents: Middle School Arts
Stage Acting
Grades: 9th - 12th
Tuition: $325
Schedule: Saturday, 12:30-3:00pm
Classes start: Saturday – January 10
Classes end: Saturday – January 10
Through critical examination of theatrical moments, students will learn to select the best acting choices possible for higher-level performance. A selected one-act play will be presented to family & friends at the term’s end.
MUSIC
Dedicated musicians looking for a way to strengthen their skills and build confidence have found the perfect place! Music classes at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts are taught by professional artists committed to helping students reach their goals – whether they are just starting out or have been performing for years.
Jazz Night
Ages: 14 – 19
Tuition: $350
Schedule: Monday, 6:00-9:00pm
Classes start: Monday – January 21
Classes end: Monday – April 13
Jazz Night is designed for dedicated students interested in taking their love of this extraordinary genre to the next level. The history and development of jazz music is explored, along with theory and improvisation skill-building. Multiple performance opportunities on the Ruth Eckerd Hall campus and throughout the Tampa Bay area occur during the term.
Auditions: Aug. 18, 25 & 27. Call 727-712-2706 to schedule.
Auditions will include:
- Memorized scales: Concert Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, F, C, and chromatic (two octaves)
- Memorized prepared piece, short jazz etude or standard
- Sight-reading at discretion of the instructor
- Improvisation (optional) on a 12-bar blues form in concert Bb, FMaj, (Accompaniment Track can be provided on request).
- Drummers should be able to demonstrate swing, ballad, Latin, and funk.
(*) placement is determined through open audition and subject to the instrumental needs of each ensemble
Ruth Eckerd Hall Chorus
Ages: 18 and up
Tuition: $100*
Schedule: Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm
Classes start: Tuesday – January 13
Classes end: Tuesday – April 7
The Ruth Eckerd Hall Chorus is a talented group of multi-generational singers who celebrate the joy of music by singing TOGETHER! Annual repertoire includes selections from the middle ages to modern day pop & rock, along with Disney classics and favorites from the stage. From weekly rehearsals, holiday celebrations, and sporting events to concerts on stages of all sizes, the Ruth Eckerd Hall Chorus performs regularly throughout the Tampa Bay area and beyond.
*plus $25 materials fee
Education/Training:
- Cornell College - Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction
- Cornell College - Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance and Music Education
- Studied with internationally-acclaimed pianist, Julian Bern
Experience:
- Music Director for the armed forces NATO Theater in Nurnberg, Germany
- Instructor of K-12 band, general music, and chorus
- Opera and musical theater accompanist
Having been a musician since the age of four, Mrs. McFarland is excited to join the team at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall as a private lesson instructor and accompanist for the Ruth Eckerd Hall Chorus. Sharing the experience of music is her passion, and she looks forward to helping others discover the enjoyment and enrichment the arts can bring to their lives.
Mrs. McFarland is available for private lessons in piano and brass. Please contact (727) 712-2706 for more information and to schedule.
COME BACK IN 2026!
Bring your talents back to The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts and get ready for the Winter/Spring semester! Stay tuned for more information.
FAQ
- Class sizes are limited. Advanced enrollment is required and early enrollment is strongly encouraged.
- A nonrefundable enrollment fee of $30 per student is required (waived for REH members). Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com for membership information.
- Tuition payment or tuition assistance application is due with enrollment.
- Tuition assistance is available due to the generosity of our donors and our commitment that no child shall be denied an arts experience because of financial need. Apply early! Please call 727.712.2706 for details and eligibility requirements or visit www.hoffmanschoolofthearts.com.
- Payment plans are available with credit card only.
- Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures: Details will be sent to you prior to the first day of your student’s class.
- Refunds or credits will be available ONLY if a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
- Schedule, instructors, and tuition are subject to change.
- All safety protocols are based on CDC guidelines and are subject to change.