Calvary Christian School - Fine Arts News Archives

The fine arts news "archives" includes news and articles from prior school years at Calvary Christian School.

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.