The Harvest Christian Academy music program provides students the opportunity to develop and express their God-given gifts and talents through vocal and instrumental music study and performance. Beginning in the lower school, our music program is designed to foster music literacy, in order to produce musicians capable of thriving in any music ensembles in which they may participate in. In addition, we strive to teach all students about worship as related to music and song, valuing music as art, a language and an aesthetic experience.
From Kindergarten through Grade 5, our Lower School students participate in music classes twice per week. In these classes, students explore the world of music by listening, responding, and creating, using both their voices and a variety of instruments. The Kodaly/Orff music curriculum includes hands-on experience with percussion instruments, participation in African drum circles, learning the recorder in Grades 3 and 4, and mastering the ukulele in Grade 4.
Elementary students also take part in our annual Christmas Concert and Spring Concert, where they have the opportunity to showcase their developing skills. Through these performances, students not only enhance their musical abilities but also learn to worship and glorify the Lord through music education.
Our comprehensive instrumental music instruction begins in Grade 5 with options that include Beginning Band and piano instruction. Students in Grades 5 and 6 can join Middle School Concert Bands or participate in piano classes, which serve as a pathway to joining the Percussion Ensemble in Grades 7 and 8. As students progress, high school students have the opportunity to join the High School Symphonic Band.
Each of our ensembles showcases their talents at various annual performances, including the Java Jam, Christmas Concert, Music in Our Schools Month Assembly, and Spring Concerts. Additionally, the high school Symphonic Band proudly serves the Harvest Christian Academy community by performing at significant events such as Veterans’ Day, Homecoming, Pep Assemblies, and Commencement.
Worship and production classes are based on the philosophy that worship is ascribing worth to God. Much of what is exampled at weekend services in Harvest Bible Chapel’s Vertical Worship is taught to our students. The idea that worshiping Jesus Christ is best done not when we just sing about him or what he has done or what he will do in the future. The highest and best worship is modeled by what the angels do, sing to God and about God. Student-led worship teams lead worship in all our three chapel services therefore, students are weekly practicing the art of being worship leaders.
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Our Upper School Production Class offers students the unique opportunity to plan, organize, and manage our three weekly student chapel services. In this hands-on course, students receive additional specialized training from Harvest Bible Chapel production professionals, equipping them with the skills needed to contribute to weekend services, Harvest Christian Academy theater productions, and music department events.
This class not only provides practical experience in event production but also fosters leadership, teamwork, and technical expertise that students can carry with them into future endeavors.
