Calvary Christian School - Fine Arts News Archives

Highlights from 2010-2011

CCS Spring Concert 2011

Photos submitted by Angie Bacon.

Photo submitted by Angie Bacon.

Refuge Brings Home "Share the Hope" Award

Congratulations to the middle school choir, "Refuge," who recently participated in the annual event "America Sings" which was held at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia. Out of 20 choirs, the CCS group WON the prestigious "Share the Hope" award for outstanding community service. The choir perfomed three times, in addition to participating in a community service project.

Photo submitted by Angie Bacon.

High School Choir Earns "Gold" Honors at
The Heritage Music Festival in Virginia

Congratulations to the High School Choir for placing "Gold"
in the 1A Division of the Heritage Festival Competition held
at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The choir also performed
at Williamsburg Christian Academy and other local venues.
In addition to the performances, the students spent a day in Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Washington, D.C.

Photo submitted by Angie Bacon. Used with parental permission.

Girls Trio Places 2nd in STATE Competition

Congratulations to the CCS Girls Trio consisting of Christina Beall, Kelyn Hammonds and Bekah Moon for placing 2nd in the State Library Competition held in Valdosta, GA.

First Place Winners - photos submitted by Angie Bacon.

CCS Sweeps Wins at Region Literary Competition

Calvary Christian School was represented well in the GISA Regional Literary Arts Competition. The regional competition
took place in Albany, Georgia, on March 8, 2011.

Drew Ballesteros won 1st place in men's solo.
Jason Fowler won 1st place in extemporaneous
speaking on an international subject.
Christina Beall won 2nd place in girl's solo.
Bekah Moon, Christina Beall & Kelyn Hammonds
won 2nd place in girl's trio.

All of these students will proceed to state competition in Valdosta, Georgia, on Tuesday, March 15.

Other competitors were Matt Luke, Matt James, Daniel Tipton, Karson Barerfield, Kendall Morris, Joseph Webb, Aimee Green, Jonathan Phelps, Layna Webmann, Jullian Hood and Kristina Hodge.

CCS Choir Students Selected to Participate in GMEA All-Select Choir

Photos submitted by Angie Bacon and Tracy Leddon.

Twelve middle school students and eight high school students were recently selected to participate in a weekend GMEA workshop and All-Select Honor Chorus performance which was held at Hardaway High School in Columbus.

Thank you students for the many hours of rehearsal prior to the weekend clinic. You represented CCS well. We are proud of you! - Angie Bacon

Photo submitted by Margaret Bragg.

CCS Annual Christmas Concert . . .

This year's performance featured outstanding selections seasonal music performed by all three CCS choirs (elementary, middle school and high school). The evening also included several solo, duet, and trio, and ensemble performances by our talented students.

Highlights from 2009-2010

"Be The Light"

CCS Annual Spring Choir Concert

The CCS family and friends recently enjoyed Calvary Christian School's Annual Spring Choral Concert, "Be The Light," which was performed at Northside Baptist Church.

Photos submitted by Margaret Bragg

The concert featured the vocal talents of the elementary chorale (The Knightingales), the middle school choir (Refuge) and the high school choir (Latrevo), our state champion men's quartet and various ensembles. Music selections included pieces in Latin and Spanish, jazz music, sacred music, 50's music, and music from The Beatles and Glee.

If you were unable to attend the concert but wish to purchase a cd or dvd, please contact Angie Bacon.

For more information email Angie Bacon.

Photo submitted by Denise Morris

Men's Quartet Ties for 1st in State Competition

The Women's Trio represented CCS in the region literary event which took place in Albany, Georgia, where the Men's Quartet represented CCS and took 1st place in Region, AAA.

The state competition took place in Valdosta, Georgia, where the Men's Quartet TIED for 1st place. Congratulations guys for a great job! Thank your for your hard work and dedication.

Latrevo Joins "America Sings" in Orlando

The high school choir "Latrevo" recently traveled to Orlando, Florida, to participate in the annual musical event "America Sings" held at Universal Studios this year. The Calvary group was one of three high school choirs which participated in a special "honor chorus" on Friday, March 5, with Christie Carrie Miller and John Jacobson. On Saturday, the students made Kits for Kids for a local home for children as part of their community service project. The group performed "The Grove" at Universal Studios with 400 other musicians from all across the United States.

Photo submitted by Denise Morris

CCS Middle School Honors Choir

Congratulations to CCS middle school students who were selected to participate in the Middle School Honors Choir.

Students rehearsed their music prior to a weekend clinic and concert held at Hardaway High School in Columbus. The guest clinician for the weekend workshop was Dr. Elizabeth Parker of the Schwob School of Music, Columbus State University. The middle school "all-select" chorus had well over 400 middle school choir members from Muscogee County and surrounding areas. This was a great honor for our students to be selected to particpate in this event.

CCS Annual Christmas Concert
December 10, 2009

Photos submitted by Julie Ann Crane

High School Choir Retreat
August 28 & 29, 2009

Photos submitted by Rebecca Griffin

Highlights from 2008-2009

"Ten Tenors" Performance

CCS choir members and friends attended a performance
by the "Ten Tenors" at the Columbus River Center.

2009 Spring Choral Concert

Photos submitted by Angie Bacon

Congratulations to the CCS High School choir who won the Share the Hope Award (only award given out) at America Sings for their outstanding community service. They were chosen for this award out of 70 participating choirs. Also, while in Washington, DC, all of the choirs involved in the America Sings event collected a total of 2.5 tons of food, made 2200 peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, and prepared 1900 kits for kids.

Scenes from "America Sings" 2009!
Washington, DC

Photos submitted by Diane Johnson

In the Spotlight . . .

The CCS Middle School Choir performed at the Southern
Star Music Festival in Atlanta in March.

CCS Middle School Choir

Photos submitted by Susan Bailey

CCS Literary Team Sweeps Region Competition

Congratulations to the CCS Literary Team who recently competed in the GISA Region Literary Competition in Americus, Georgia.

Both the women's trio and men's quartet placed 1st in
Region. Mario Rodriguez placed 2nd in men's solo.

All will compete on the state level in Valdosta, Georgia,
on Tuesday, March 17.

Congratulations to a fantastic group!

State Competition Results:
Women's Trio - 2nd in State, Men's Quartet - 2nd in State
Men's Solo - 4th in State

High School Choir Performs for
Residents of The Greenhouse . . .
December 2008

CCS Annual Christmas Concert . . .
December 11, 2008

CCS Elementary Chorale

CCS Middle School Choir

CCS High School Choir

All Choirs

High School Choir Retreat!

Submitted by Angie Bacon

Highlights from 2007-2008

Photo submitted by Angie Bacon

Refuge Performs at GMEA Music Festival

The middle school choir, Refuge, recently participated in the GMEA music festival at First Baptist Church in Columbus. The group received straight "excellents" for their performance!

CCS Students Place in State Literary Competition

Congratulations to the following CCS students who placed in the recent State Literary Competition.

1st Place - Girls Trio
Ellen Bacon, Laura Griffin, Phebe Griffin
4th Place - Boys Quartet
Matthew Gilmer, Will Helms, Matt Luke, Mario Rodriguez
5th Pace - Boys Solo
Matthew Gilmer

Earlier region competition results were as follows:
1st Place - Girls Trio
Ellen Bacon, Laura Griffin, Phebe Griffin
2nd Place - Personal Essay
Sarah Morris
4th Place - Boys Quartet
Matthew Gilmer, Will Helms, Matt Luke, Mario Rodriguez 4th Place - Argumentative Essay
Matthew Gilmer

"Latrevo" Performs at Cinderella's Castle

The high school chorus, Latrevo, recently returned from Orlando, Florida, where they participated in "Singbration"

This choral event included 320 participants from across the U.S. and Brazil. The students practiced many hours prior to their arrival and then many more hours once they got to Orlando. The group paraded down Main Street at Walt Disney World and performed at Cinderella's Castle.

The students also collected items and prepared care packages for families at the local Ronald McDonald Houses. They also enjoyed vocal workshops with the a cappella group, Toxic Audio, on two occasions.

"We are very proud of Latrevo and the wonderful job they did. They represented Calvary Christian School well," said Angie Bacon.

Photo submitted by Angie Bacon.

Several CCS students were selected to represent Calvary Christian School in the GMEA Honor Chorus held at Hardaway High School in January. The concert featured a 90-voice middle school chorus and a 60 voice high school chorus. The students participated in extensive rehearsals and worked with guest clinician Doyle Register. Congratulations to all of our students.

Photo Highlights from "Let There Be Music"
CCS Annual Christmas Concert - December 2007

Photos submitted by Courtney Stephens and Devon Parker

Middle School Choir to Attend "America Sings"

The middle school choir will once again participate in the annual "America Sings" event this year. This year the national event will be held at Stone Mountain, Georgia, April 18-19.

For more information , please email or call Angie Bacon
at 706-327-7564.

CCS Students Sing in GISA Honors Chorus

Congratulations to the members of the high school choir who were selected to participate in the GISA Honors Chorus, on November 4, at the Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.

In the Spotlight . . .

Under the direction of our new Choral Director Tommy Newman, the high school and middle school choirs performed together for the CCS Annual Fund Banquet September 27.

The students sang Go Light Your World and Hand in Hand to a crowd of over 600 people, including the Rev. Franklin Graham who was keynote speaker at the event.

Highlights from 2006-2007

Congratulations to the high school and middle school choirs who recently participated in the GMEA Music Festival held at First Baptist Church in Columbus. Directed by Choral Director Chris Waterstraat, both groups scored "superior" ratings from the judges for both performance and sight-reading. This is the highest score possible.

"This is really a wonderful accomplishment for them, considering the difficulties they have had this year," said
former CCS Choral Director Judy Meek's who is now in Arkansas. "Chris Waterstraat did an excellent job as their director, especially since it was his first time to take any groups to an evaluation."

"We are very proud of the students and appreciate Mr. Waterstraat's hard work," commented Angie Bacon of the elementary music department.

Several CCS high school and middle school students performed at the Columbus River Center for the Performing Arts in January. The choral students were selected to participate in the Georgia Music Educators Association's (GMEA) District III Honors Chorus which is made up of the finest singers from schools in Muscogee county and the surrounding area. Several renown conductors led the community "mass" choirs.

The CCS Elementary Chorale, "The Knightingales," performed at Peachtree Mall during the Christmas holiday season.

Congratulations to the following choral students who have been selected to participate in the GISA All-Select Chorus in Rabun Gap, Georgia, on November 4 & 5.

Chad Aycock, Ellen Bacon, Matt Gilmer, Lindsey Kunze, Lola Obebe, and Brad Williams.

This is an honor! They will sing with about 110 other students from the state and be accompanied by an orchestra. Please pray for them as they prepare for this great event.

CCS parents and friends were recently "wow"ed and entertained at the annual CCS Spring Concert presented by the music departments. The fantastic show featured The Knightingales, Refuge, Latrevo and various other performances by special ensembles.

Several CCS high school and middle school students performed at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in January. The choral students were selected to be a part of the Georgia Music Educators Association's (GMEA) District III Honors Chorus which was made up of the finest singers in Muscogee county and surrounding areas. Several renown conductors lead the community "mass" choirs including Dr. Dee Romaines, Assistant Professor of Choral Music at the University of Georgia.