Academy Life
Strings Ensemble
Advanced Strings
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The Advanced Strings music program is led by Music Teacher Mrs. Carolyn Andrews and is for those students who are members of the Regents Academy Strings Ensemble. The ensemble includes violins, violas, cellos, bass, flutes, piano, and percussion. Admittance is by audition.
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Instruments
Beginning Strings
The Regents Academy Beginning Strings program is operated in cooperation with Mr. Gene Moon, Director of Orchestras at Stephen F. Austin State University. The only parent obligation for this program is instrument rental and instruction booklet purchase. Students learn to play the violin, viola, and cello in group lessons each Monday and Thursday from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m.
Private Lessons
Private lessons for students studying the violin, viola, flute, piano or advanced voice instruction are offered through the Music Prep division of Stephen F. Austin State University. Many of our violin and viola students take their private lessons at the Regents Academy campus.
TAPPS Speech and Academic

Students eligible: Grades 9-12
Gender participation: Co-ed
Season: August-April
Coaches: Nicole Alders, Shannon Henry, David Bryant
Dues: $25
The TAPPS Speech and Academic team meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Attendance at weekly meetings is mandatory in order to qualify for district.
Regents Academy is also participating in the TAPPS art competition, under the leadership of Mrs. Ashley Bryant.
Mock Trial
More information about Mock Trial coming soon!
ExtraCurricular