FINE ARTS
Our Shepherd offers strong enhancement programs in the fine arts. All students have art and music classes, as well as drama experiences.
Art
Grades PS-8
Art history and art criticism is incorporated into the art program and a variety of media is used. Students study the elements of art and the principles of design. Art classes meet twice weekly. Each spring, our students artwork is eligible to be displayed at the Lutheran Schools Music and Art Festival at Lutheran High School.
Music
- PS and PK Choir
- Kindergarten Choir
- Grades 1-4 Choir
- Grades 5-8 Girls Honor Chorus led by Mrs. Eberhard
- Grades 3-4 receive one quarter of recorder instruction
Students perform in church and at chapel services throughout the year. Emphasis on proper singing, rhythm, and beginning note reading are taught by using rhythm instruments and the All God’s People Sing hymnals. Music classes are taught twice weekly. Areas covered include music history, music literature, choral singing techniques, themes and styles, note reading, and music theater.
Drama
Grades 1-4 perform a musical in the spring every other year.
Grades 5-8 perform a musical in the fall every other year.