About Our Music Program
Captain Gilmer Christian School offers many opportunities for students to participate in a variety of musical experiences for students in First through Eighth grade, performing primarily sacred and classical music at churches in the area. We want students to discover that music can be a ministry for God, and that their talents can be a blessing to others, as well as to their own lives by inspiring and uplifting their thoughts and elevating their soul (Education, p. 167). Hence, all students will participate in some musical course.
Captain Gilmer Christian School offers strings, choir for grades K-4, handchimes for grades 3-4, choir and band for grades 5-8. Lower grades will learn rudimentary music theory, music history, listening skills, performance techniques, and will be exposed to orchestral instrumentation.
Grade 5-8 students will join the CGCS handbells or band. Handbell curriculum includes orchestral instrumentation and performance techniques. Band curriculum includes rhythm theory, knowledge and history of instruments, techniques in playing and performance, ensemble cooperation and teamwork. (Rental fees for instruments will be the responsibility of the parents.)
Private individual lessons for instruments, vocal, or piano are available at a reduced rate for CGCS students. Cost and additional information are available from the school office.
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