Lower School Fine Arts

Lower School Music
Students are encouraged to explore their God-given musical talents while learning the basic fundamentals of music including rhythm, style, and form. The children play musical instruments to reinforce learning in these areas.

A Yamaha keyboard system is an integral part of our music curriculum. This comprehensive curriculum designed by teachers accommodates all learning styles. Students receive an engaging, hands-on experience that makes success possible no matter what the skill level. The curriculum is built around a specific musical concept utilizing a "Listen, Discuss, Make and Create" learning model. As the year progresses, the basic music concepts are mastered and the children develop their own individual style. In addition, students are given the opportunity to display what they are learning through performances in chapel and other programs like the annual Christmas program and Grandparent’s Day. Spiritual integrity and excellence within the curriculum are emphasized.

Lower School Visual Art
The Lower School Art Program offers students the opportunity to discover the "Master Artist" and His many creations. The program is developmentally sequenced and seeks to provide a multifaceted approach to art as a learnable, visual language, integrating creative expression with artistic perception, art history, and art criticism. Students use a variety of media with emphasis on a visual expression of individuality, while encouraging creativity, problem solving, and divergent thinking through sketchbook activities, and studio projects. The goal is to help students cultivate a lifelong love of art as a medium to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Of course, having fun and generally making a mess are a priority!