Music
Music at Calvary Chapel Schools
Excellence in musical development is cultivated throughout Calvary’s music program, with glorifying God through musical expression as the ultimate goal.
Preschool and Elementary students participate in weekly music classes where they learn to worship God with their voices. At the annual Christmas Extravaganza and Family Legacy Day, students sing with enthusiasm to a packed house in the Calvary Chapel sanctuary.
Instrumental skills are taught in Concert Bands from Beginning Band in 4th grade through Jazz and Concert Band in high school, preparing students for music participation in college. Elementary students learn folk and worship songs and are introduced to the recorder and the ukulele.
High School courses give students opportunities to develop musical skills at multiple levels. Guitar class meets students where they are in guitar skills, including beginners, exploring musical styles from classical and pop to jazz and rock. Concert Band is open to students who play a wind or percussion instrument, and tours annually to San Diego and other areas. And students have opportunities to audition for “Elevate a Cappella”, Jazz Band, Rock Band, and Worship Teams. We call the Rock Band “Pep Band,” a high-level group that performs rock covers that add energy and spirit to Varsity athletic events.
At the annual Jazz Café, students perform alongside professional and college guest artists in a relaxed café setting that also features a student art gallery.
Middle and High School students may audition for Chapel Worship Team, leading their peers in worship at weekly chapel services and other spiritual formation activities.
