Music

 

Music is a gift from God, used for daily praise and worship.  Students are encouraged to recognize and use the God-given talents the Father has bestowed upon him/her to bring glory to Him.  Through music, students are given the opportunity to explore creative outlets for praise.  The primary objective is for learners to realize that our talents are from God and should be used for His glory. Worship Team gives students the chance to lead the school in worship during Friday's Chapel. This is a great opportunity for students that have a heart for worship and have a musical gift vocally, instrumentally, or in technical arts.

 

Music is a gift from God, used for daily praise and worship.  Students are encouraged to recognize and use the God-given talents the Father has bestowed upon him/her to bring glory to Him.  Through music, students are given the opportunity to explore creative outlets for praise.  The primary objective is for learners to realize that our talents are from God and should be used for His glory.

 

The 7th and 8th grade choir works on vocal skills, learns about Christian composers and their influence on music history, and works together to create a musical and worshipful product. Choir students meet for rehearsal twice a week and perform in the Christmas and Spring Concerts, as well as other school events throughout the year.

 

It is AMAZING how music impacts your child's brain! Even if they only play for a few years, music has been proven to help with their Social/Emotional Learning just as much as their Academic learning. Attributes like teamwork, pride in work, and hard work are all developed in music classrooms alongside eighth notes and rests. There are several opportunities for students in grades 4 through 8 to learn to play instruments and participate in band.

 

Beginner Band is for 4th grade students that are learning a new instrument. It gives students a chance to play music with other beginning students. Intermediate Band is for 5th & 6th grade students that have studied their instruments outside of school and can read music. Concert Band is for 7th & 8th grade students who work on instrumental skills and learn to play together to create a musical and worship product. They perform in the Christmas and Spring Concert as well as other school events. Students are also given the opportunity to play in several honor bands throughout Iowa.