Fine Arts
Our Fine Arts program forms an integral part of our curriculum. We believe the arts enable students to utilize creative expressions that point back to the ultimate Creator.
God has given each student specific abilities to utilize in fulfilling His purposes. Our Fine Arts faculty guides our students in discovering and developing their unique talents.
We provide opportunities for self-expression, creativity, communication of ideas and beliefs, and worship. Because the arts utilize all areas of the brain and accommodate a variety of learning styles, all students can build beneficial skills, including development of abstract thinking, diligence, cooperation, patience, discernment, and social skills. Whether they participate in music, visual arts, or theatre, students are learning lifetime skills.
Preschool &
Elementary Art
CLASSES
ART: Introduces students to art history as they learn different techniques in drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, fiber art and mixed-media.
CLUBS
Honor Art Club (Coming in 2025-2026)
COMPETITIONS
River Legacy Foundation Art Contest: Get Creative with What’s Native (PK-5th)
Elementary Music
Elementary music is a great time for developing students to explore the gift of music and exercise their God-given talents! Fun field trips and performances opportunities support and celebrate their hard work.
Growth in music flows from K through 5th in preparation for MS and HS band, choir & theatre.
- KINDERGARTEN: learning steady beat and opposite sounds such as loud/soft, fast/slow, and high/low with festive opportunities to perform.
- 1st & 2nd : learning solfege and Kodaly hand signs
- 3rd – 5th focus on note reading skills through instruments (pitched bells, recorders, and ukuleles
Art
CLASSES
ART 1: Emphasizes basic elements of art within the disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery and sculpture.
ART 2: Building on the fundamentals of Art 1 students begin more specialized and personalized visual art processes.
CERAMICS: Comprehensive study in methods of sculpture.
DRAWING 101: Focuses on the basics of drawing with the goal of translating objects to paper.
COMPETITIONS
TAPPS & VASE
Band
CLASSES
SYMPHONIC BAND: is the top performance band made up of demonstrate advanced instrument technique and musicality.
CONCERT BAND: is designed for students still learning the basics of instrumental performance.
BEGINNER BAND: provides all 6th grade students an introduction to the fundamentals of band.
CLUBS (by audition)
- Marching Band
- Drumline/Pep Band
- Jazz Band
- Musical Orchestra
COMPETITIONS
TAPPS, ATTSB, TPSMEA
Choir
CLASSES
HIGH SCHOOL: Advances to a mixed chorale ensemble training vocalist in musical language, ensemble singing, style and performance.
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Builds on Elementary Music through fundamental vocal music reading, vocal development and introduction to various styles of choral and musical theatre.
CLUBS (by audition)
Chapel Worship Team
COMPETITIONS
TAPPS, TPSMEA, SAGU
Theatre
CLASSES
HIGH SCHOOL: Builds on the foundations of theatre in a project based learning environment providing students opportunities to specialize in acting, musical and technical theatre
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Explores the history, elements and process of theatre through acting and technical theatre training and production.
COMPETITIONS (by audition)
- PSIA Middle School One Act Play
- TAPPS High School One Act Play
CLUBS (by audition)
- Tech Theatre Team
- PSIA MS One Act Play Competition
- TAPPS HS One Act Play Competition
- Musical Theatre Production
Preparing students for their God-given calling.
Apply today to become a Lion!