Arts

Band

The Faith Academy Band has a strong tradition of excellence in performance. Beginning in grade 5 and continuing through the 12th grade, our bands have consistently received superior ratings at regional, state, and national events. Our students receive quality instruction on their instrument helping them to develop their talents and give them confidence in their ability as musicians. Students are exposed to a variety of musical experiences during their time in band which helps prepare them for their next level. Faith Academy offers several extracurricular performing ensembles including Jazz Band and The Faith Academy Marching Band.

Band Director:

Mr. Anthony Young-  a.young@faithacademy.us

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Faith Academy Marching Band

Our purpose is to build teamwork and musicianship through the marching arts, and to bring glory to God through the performance of music. Students in the marching band get to travel to all football games, marching competitions, and other various events across the country.

Marching Band Director: 

Mr. Anthony Young- a.young@faithacademy.us

The marching band consists of the following sections:

Winds and Percussion: Open to band students in Concert I or Symphonic Band in 7th-12th grade.

Color Guard: The visual section of the marching band is open to girls in grades 7th-12th.

Color Guard Instructor: Ms. Delaney Grizzle – d.grizzle@faithacademy.us

 

Music Lessons

Music lessons are offered to enrolled students who wish to learn an instrument or build upon skills they may already have. Students have the opportunity to perform and show their improvement through annual recitals.The following are the lessons offered, the grades they are available, and the fee per month:

Guitar Lessons-grades 6-12

$65/month-private lessons

Piano Lessons-grades 1-12

$65/month-private lessons

$45/month-group lessons

Voice Lessons-grades 7-12

$65/month-private lessons

Instructors:

Mrs. Morgan Friday – Guitar, Piano, and Voice- m.friday@faithacademy.us

Mrs. Amanda Sells – Piano and Voice- a.sells@faithacademy.us

Mrs. Annette Trippe – piano- a.trippe@faithacademy.us

 

Choir

The Faith Academy Choral program consists of five performing ensembles that meet daily. These choirs encompass grades 5-12 and offer students a well-rounded choral experience including genres like popular, sacred, and classical music. The choral department believes in music literacy and includes music theory and sightreading in class instruction.  All choirs have numerous performance opportunities throughout the year allowing them to develop as performers and have received numerous accolades and awards over the years for their outstanding musical ability.  Many graduating seniors are offered music scholarships at colleges around the nation. The face of the Faith Academy choir is the Chamber singers, an auditioned group of 9th-12th graders. They are the program’s premiere performing ensemble that meets twice a week after school.

Choir Director:

Ms. Amanda Sells – a.sells@faithacademy.us

ELEMENTARY MUSIC

All elementary classes (grades 1-4) go to music once a week.  In general music, students learn about and explore the voice, identify sounds and families of different instruments, listen and engage in several music genres, and are taught basic music theory. Students develop musicianship and are given several opportunities to create their own music. In fourth grade, students learn how to play the ukulele, compose their own songs, and perform with their classmates.

Elementary Music teacher and 5th grade Choir Director: 

Mrs. Morgan Friday- m.friday@faithacademy.us

CHAPEL WORSHIP TEAM

It is the goal of Faith Academy to help students use their God-given talents and abilities for the glory of God. The Chapel Worship Team includes students in grades 10-12 that lead worship for our chapel services every other week.  This student-led-team is an auditioned instrumental and vocal group that is directed by Mrs. Morgan Friday and Mrs. Amanda Sells.

Drama

The Faith Academy DRAMA DEPARTMENT offers several opportunities for students to demonstrate their acting talents each year. The Chapel Drama Team (grades 7-12) presents human videos, musical interpretations, dramatic monologues and short skits for students during chapel sessions and for the general public throughout the year. Through these dramatic episodes, students are able to not only demonstrate their talents, but also to use their talents to positively influence the decisions made by their peers and others in their community. In addition to this chapel drama team, drama students perform at least three plays during the school year. The production types alternate annually between two rotations. Each year, the FA Drama Team (grades 7th – 12th) presents two productions alternating between full-length plays and musical productions. Our drama department has produced over 44 plays, 7 musicals, & two short films in its fourteen years of existence. Forty-eight students have been named to the All-State Drama Cast.

Drama Director:

Mrs. Alisha Waite – a.waite@faithacademy.us