Music Classes
Music is taught in a classroom environment from Kindergarten through sixth grade. Students prepare for daily chapel by learning hymns and psalms. They are instructed in music literacy through use of the Kodály concept. Using American folk songs, rhymes, chants, and games helps students develop musical independence and skill. Students learn to read, write, listen to, analyze, and understand music, and perform music compositions of their own.
Fourth - Sixth Grade Choir
In the 4th-6th grade choir, members continue to develop singing skills through reinforcement of the foundational techniques begun in the earlier grades. Focus on intonation, a pleasing sound, and correct diction is primary. Independent skill is encouraged through regular part-singing, including 3, 4, and 5 part anthems, canons, or folk songs. Students learn to sing in several languages by performing works in Latin, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and English.
The Choir enhances and leads student body singing through the performance of descants and anthems in the regular chapel services throughout the year, as well as special services such as Nine Lessons and Carols, All Saints Day, and Ascension Day. The Choir’s 2 main concerts are held at Christmas and in the spring. The Choir also performs at local community events during the school year.
Membership in the 4th – 6th grade Choir is by audition only. Students must possess the ability to sing on pitch by themselves and with others, show professionalism and attentiveness in a group setting, and consistently attend rehearsals. While students may audition at various times throughout the year as determined by the director, if invited into membership, the student must be able to commit to the full or remaining season.
Private Instruction
Private music lessons in piano, voice, organ, violin, viola, cello, flute, and classical guitar are offered. A very fine group of teachers has been engaged to provide this convenient service. Recitals are presented by these students in the spring.