Our High School Music curriculum is designed to equip students to become skillful and wholehearted worshipers.
The Music Program at Faith Heritage School fosters a love for music while developing students’ technical skills and appreciation for worship. Through performance, theory, and ensemble experiences, students grow in creativity, discipline, and teamwork. Rooted in Christian values, the program encourages students to use their musical talents to glorify God and enrich their community.
Music Appreciation
Required for all seventh graders. The course is intended to: (1) increase the students’ knowledge of music history by studying the various time periods of music from Biblical times to the 20th Century, (2) develop an understanding and appreciation of music, especially as a means to worship and praise God, and (3) help develop high personal standards in music that is listened to so that music will be a source of enjoyment throughout life.
High School Choir
High School Choir allows the student to work with other voices as well as participate in solo work. Four-part singing is the standard for this choir. A variety of music is sung including classical, contemporary, and spirituals. There is an emphasis on counting rhythms and reading pitches.
Middle School Band
This course is an elective for students in grades 6 – 8 who have none or one year of instrumental lessons. The objective of the band program is to train the students to play their instruments skillfully. Students participate in weekly rehearsals and lessons which will result in a greater enjoyment and appreciation of sacred and secular music. The band performs at least two times each year.
High School Band
This course is an elective for students in grades 9 -12 who have had experience in the middle school band. Students continue to develop their instrumental skills during their weekly rehearsals and lessons. There are many opportunities to perform solos and ensembles as well as several concerts each year. Students are encouraged to develop their appreciation for sacred and secular band literature and to use their talents to praise and worship God.