Pre-Grammar School
General Music
At CCA, we recognize the importance of early childhood music. Music classes provide important opportunities for guiding young children to learn about the elements of music, to discover how to make their own music, and how to bring glory and honor to God through their music and musical choices. Because movement is integral to the assimilation of musical concepts for young children, early childhood music lessons utilize a variety of movement activities and games to teach concepts such as beat, rhythm, pitch, form, and expressive elements.
Grammar - Early Logic school
General Music
Grammar school music classes (grades 1-4) provide important opportunities for children to learn about the elements of music, to discover how to make their own music, and to bring glory and honor to God through their music and musical choices. Students expand their understanding of musical elements through singing, chanting rhymes, body percussion, playing Orff instruments, and playing percussion instruments. Our curriculum incorporates the finest selection of folk and classical music from around the world, as well traditional and contemporary Christian music.
Early Logic school students (grades 5-6) continue their developmental growth by building on the foundation they received in Grammar school. In addition to singing, movement, and instrument work, early logic school students begin learning the soprano recorder, experiencing what it means to be part of an ensemble, and developing more independence as a musician. Students are also given the opportunity to participate in Kings Kids, an upper elementary choir.
The music curriculum in both grammar and early logic school is enhanced by grade level program performances during the year, and grade level field trips to various performances such as the symphony and the ballet.
Advanced Logic school - Grades 7-8
Cougar Boys Choir
Cougar Boys Choir is an entry-level tenor-bass choir for 7th and 8th grade male students. Throughout the course of the year, students will develop their vocal skills and will concentrate on quality choral literature, basic music reading skills, proper vocal production, musical expression, and performance opportunities. Students in CBC perform several times a year in a concert setting and also participate in Choir Festivals.
Bel Canto Singers
Bel Canto Singers is an entry-level treble choir for 7th and 8th grade female students. Throughout the course of the year, students will develop their vocal skills and will concentrate on quality choral literature, basic music reading skills, proper vocal production, musical expression, and performance opportunities. Students in CBC perform several times a year in a concert setting and also participate in Choir Festivals.
Music Appreciation
Music Appreciation is a survey course designed to develop within each student the listening skills necessary to be able to better understand and appreciate music of many different genres. The students study the elements of music and criticism. An historical overview provides the framework for a survey of musical periods and styles and the lives and major works of the great classical composers.
Rhetoric school
Chorale
Chorale is an SATB choral group focuses on quality choral literature, advanced music literacy, proper vocal production, musical expression, and performance opportunities. In addition to several choir concert performances and contests throughout the year, Chorale members have the opportunity to participate in Solo and Ensemble competition, and to audition for the Fine Arts Department musical and the Fine Arts Showcase.
