This course is for beginning students who have had no experience (or very little) on a band instrument (brass or woodwind). The purpose of this course is to train students in the art of making music in an ensemble setting emphasizing the disciplines of individual preparation, participation, and contribution to the group. Students will experience an instrument fitting to determine their best choice for study and success, and must acquire their own instrument (information provided). In addition, students will study and perform musical elements and notation; the art of balance, blend, intonation, breath energy, and characteristic tone. SmartMusic technology will be utilized to equip students with individual and corporate problem-solving tools. Literature and materials will consist of published and/or adapted works from both sacred and secular sources so that the process of performance preparation and presentation serves to glorify God and disciple His people.

This course introduces students to the world of drumming.  Through practical application of percussion instruments (i.e. melodic and non-melodic), students not only have the opportunity to participate in a drumline and a rhythm section, but they also learn how to interpret notation, develop sight-reading skills, master rhythms, undergo ear training, and gain performance experience.

In this course, students will discover and develop their God-given artistic talents, as they learn to draw and paint from observation of a variety of objects and sources, using several different art mediums.

In this course, students will continue to develop their God-given artistic talents, as they learn to draw, paint, and sculpt from observation of a variety of objects and sources, using several different art mediums.

In this course, students will continue developing and refining their drawing and painting techniques, as they work from observation of a variety of objects and sources, using several art mediums.

This vital and active school performing ensemble is for students who have had one or more years of experience on a band instrument emphasizing the discipline and acquisition of instrumental skills, as well as understanding of musical elements. was Band I

This course offers a vital school performing ensemble for students who have had one or more years of experience on a band instrument. Opportunities for outside performances/outreach will include concerts, evaluation festivals, All-County and All-State.

This course focuses on the discipline and acquisition of instrumental skills, understanding of musical elements, and the art of balance, blend, intonation, breath-energy, and characteristic tone.

This course offers a vital and active school performing ensemble, with emphasis on the discipline and acquisition of instrumental skills, understanding of musical elements, and the art of balance, blend, intonation, breath-energy, and characteristic tone.

This course is designed to introduce students to choral skills through the performance of age-appropriate music of all styles and periods, keeping in mind the developing and changing voice and stressing the essentials of the choral art.

This course is designed to introduce students to choral skills through the performance of age-appropriate music of all styles and periods, keeping in mind the developing and changing voice and stressing the essentials of the choral art.

This course is designed to introduce students to choral skills through the performance of age-appropriate music of all styles and periods, keeping in mind the developing and changing voice and stressing the essentials of the choral art.

During this semester class, middle school students will explore, rehearse, and perform commercial and voiceover acting skills and techniques. They will collaboratively write, direct, and present original commercials, as well as create original character voices, and polish their skills when using various accents. Students will use these new skills to define and identify the techniques used to persuade target audiences to purchase consumer goods and services.

This course imparts basic knowledge and applied skill in a variety of dance genres, including Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Ballroom, Tap and Worship. Our dancers will also study beginning Ballet technique.

This course furthers students’ knowledge and applied skill in a variety of dance genres, including Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Ballroom, Tap and Worship. Our dancers will also progress in Ballet technique.

This course imparts knowledge and applied skill in dance with an emphasis on Classical Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Worship and Hip Hop techniques.The art of dance is a medium of expression in which we can both worship God and communicate with the observer.

Students learn how to make short video projects using cameras and iMacs. Specific skills include scriptwriting, operating a camera, and video editing.

This is a semester-long course where students apply intermediate skills in the areas of pre-production, production, and post-production towards the completion of digital video projects.

This is a semester-long course where students apply advanced skills in the area of pre-production, and post-production towards the completion of digital video projects.

This is a semester-long course where students apply advanced skills in the area of pre-production, and post-production towards the completion of digital video projects.

In DVP Workshop students work on real-world media based productions to be shared with the Calvary Christian Academy community. Students will utilize skills gained in DVP I, DVP II, and Motion Graphic Design, and cooperative crew positions to create programming for the CCA community. In this class students will hone their media production and development skills and will work as Directors, Editors and Cinematographers to create content to be viewed and shared. Students will also work on their creative portfolio which they can use for entry into film endorsement. This is a project-driven, hands-on experience. 

This course is designed to introduce students to choral skills through the performance of age-appropriate music of all styles and periods, keeping in mind the developing and changing voice and stressing the essentials of the choral art.

Students will explore the foundation blocks of theatre arts as they are introduced to the basic concepts and skills in the elements of theatre arts, while applying biblical principles.

The course’s content includes acting and characterization, movement and vocal production, pantomime and improvisation, theatre terminology, dramatic literature, technical theatre, playwriting, artistic discipline, audience etiquette and roles and careers.

Course content includes acting and characterization, movement and vocal production, pantomime and improvisation, theatre terminology, dramatic literature, historical, cultural, and societal perspectives, technical theatre, role of the director and more.

This course teaches students how to apply theatre arts knowledge and skills to the production of a one-act play or musical, while applying biblical principles.