Lower School Arts

MUSIC

Lower School students participate in music class once a week as part of their regular school curriculum. Throughout their Lower School years, students are introduced to a wide variety of musical experiences designed to build both skill and appreciation. Instruction includes singing songs from diverse musical styles, exploring various instruments, and learning about notable composers.

Students develop foundational music literacy by reading from hymnals and studying musical form through movement and active participation. Strong emphasis is placed on music vocabulary, including note identification, rhythm, time signatures, and key signatures. Through these experiences, students not only grow musically but also deepen their relationship with Christ by learning worship songs in preparation for our bi-weekly chapel services.

In addition to annual performances such as the Veterans Day Program, Grandparents Day, and Christmas Concert, HCA provides multiple opportunities for students to further develop their love of music. Students may participate in Lion Singers, an after-school chorus that meets every Tuesday from September through May. Additionally, students in grades 3–5 have the opportunity to participate in a Lower School musical each spring.

ART

Lower School students in grades K4 through fifth grade attend art class once a week as part of their regular school schedule. Students are introduced to a wide variety of media, including watercolor and tempera paint, neon oil pastels, Gelatos, Model Magic clay, mixed media, collage, printmaking, drawing pencils, metallic markers, yarn, and more. Through hands-on instruction, students practice and develop valuable artistic skills that support learning across the curriculum, such as presentation, sketching, organization, and visual display.

Students explore well-known works of art and notable artists to better understand the creativity and courage it takes to express ideas in unique ways. They also have opportunities to contribute artwork for school programs and events, including banners for Grandparents Day, cards for Veterans Day, posters for Patriot Day, seasonal displays, and more. Through these experiences, students learn how art can be used to strengthen and serve their school community.

Most importantly, students learn about God as the ultimate Creator. His artistic power is evident in His creation of each individual and in the beauty of the world around us. As His masterpieces, students are encouraged to live confidently in that truth while growing as artists themselves. They also learn how art can be an act of worship when their skills and talents are used to bring God glory. In light of this understanding, all Lower School students participate in a collaborative art display each year that reflects the school’s annual spiritual theme. These displays serve as meaningful reminders of how God has worked in the lives of our students throughout the school year.

An annual art show is held to celebrate the creativity, growth, and perseverance of every student in art class.