In Kindergarten through second grade, students focus on keeping a steady beat, singing on pitch, creative movement & folk dancing, and reading rhythmic notation. Third through sixth grade students learn to play string instruments. All students, from Kindergarten through sixth grade, perform in two concerts every year. The students have the opportunity to continue in orchestra for middle and upper school as an arts elective.
In the middle and upper school, students have the opportunity to continue their music studies through arts electives. The middle school orchestra builds from the fundamentals gained in the lower school, working on larger pieces and performing more frequently. The Chamber Orchestra allows more advanced string players to pursue challenging repertoire and mature as ensemble musicians. The Chamber Choir develops students' vocal technique and part-singing through the performance of a broad range of chamber vocal repertoire.
Member of: Association of Classical Christian Schools
Accredited By: Southern Association of Independent Schools