Fine Arts Classes

Art

 

Art classes are conducted 2 periods per week. Art students learn the fundamentals and apply them through a variety of projects and mediums. Homework is assigned weekly to keep those skills fresh. A working field trip is scheduled each spring to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Their final design is their own creation done in the medium of their choice. Many come in sometimes lacking confidence, but finish the course having learned they can do something creative by the grace of God. Our Art Department has produced many state and national level winners in the annual fine arts competition.

Music

 

A variety of opportunities exist at school for students to develop their musical talents. These include various musical groups, ensembles, and choir. Additionally, both elementary and secondary students (4-12) may participate in fine arts competition each spring. Students also participate in several school-wide musical presentations each year. There are several music stores in the local area from which instruments may be purchased or rented. Students are required to make up any class work missed as a result of a musical activity or lesson.

Handbell Choir

 

The Lord has continued to bless Evangel's handbell prgram since its inception. We grew from a rudimentary two-octave group into a full five-octave bell choir, with three octaves of handchimes. As a result, Evangel has two full choirs: the advanced choir meets before school five days a week and plays level IV music or above while the intermediate choir meets twice a week, beginning with level I+ music and ending the year with level III.

Beginners who are proficient in reading music may join the intermediate class; however, poor readers of music need to take the beginner course which meets once or twice a week as the schedules of students and staff coincide. In addition to these groups, the instructor chooses up to six students from the advanced choir to participate in a handbell ensemble for ODACS competition. This group meets two or more times a week as schedules allow. In order to be competitive the ensemble faces the challenge of mastering advanced ringing techniques such as shellying, four-in-hand, and multiple bell switches and passes.

Since the handbell program began, we have sent two choirs and three ensembles to the AACS National competition. In this 2005-2006 year the Lord has again blessed both the choir and the ensemble with victories at state competition. In April 2006, the handbell ensemble placed third in the national competition at Bob Jones University.

Choral Music

 

Evangel offers a comprehensive choral music program. General music classes are provided for all students in grades 1-6. Emphasis is placed on music reading and appreciation skills as well as group singing. A Junior High Choir program is offered to students in grades 7-8, and a Senior High Choir program is available for students in grades 9-12. Students participate in several school functions throughout the year, and compete in the annual ODACS competitions held each spring in both individual and group events. Evangel has sent a number of successful state competitors to the national AACS High School competitions over the past few years.

Private music lessons are sometimes available (as time and staffing allow), and Evangel hopes to begin private violin instruction in the near future.