Performing Arts

The Christian Academy of Louisville School of the Arts Music Program has a rich history of excellence. Our Chorale, Orchestra and Wind Ensemble have earned distinctions both locally and nationally. Our Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra were twice invited to perform at the KMEA Convention and twice at the American String Teachers Convention. Our Chorale has been invited to perform at the KMEA Convention and has also earned top honors at national festivals. The Wind Ensemble has been invited to present clinics at the KMEA Convention and at MidWest Convention. Graduates of the music program have gone on to use their gifts at the collegiate level, performing in various ensembles at the prospective college. Our graduates include worship ministers, music educators and professional performers as well as professionals in non-music fields.

Core Values

Our mission will be accomplished through:

1. An environment that reflects support by Christian peers, adults and professional artists.
2. Encouragement to creatively and intentionally demonstrate their gifts for the glory of God and Christ.
3. Opportunity to perform and compete in a manner that develops passion and confidence.
4. Group and individual attention and instruction in the development of talents.
5. Standards of excellence in all we do and how we do it.

Philosophy and Goals

The educational philosophy of the Christian Academy School of The Arts is based on a Biblical view of God, man, truth, and music education. God created music so that man may glorify and honor Him with song through performance. In Psalm 150 it says, “Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens! Praise Him for His mighty deeds; praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him with trumpet sound; praise Him with lute and harp! Praise Him with tambourine and dance; praise Him with strings and pipe! Praise Him with sounding cymbals; praise Him with loud clashing cymbals!” The entire process of music education is seen as a means used by God to bring the student into fellowship with Him in music, to develop a Christian mind in Him and to train the student in Godly living so that he or she can fulfill God’s total purpose for his or her life through music.

Psalm 100:1-2

“A Psalm for giving thanks. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness!

Come into His presence with singing!”