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Christmas Program
Dec. 18, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.
For K - 8th Grades
BCA Gymnasium
Our annual Kindergarten - 8th grade Christmas program is set for Thurs., Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the BCA gymnasium.
Dr. Harr, our music teacher, has been practicing with the students over the past weeks, and we look forward to seeing the program!
Class schedule:
The K - 8th grade music classes meet at least twice per week. We meet as individual classes in the music classroom, as well as ensembles (combined classes) - including handbells and choir. We have a 5th - 8th grade ukulele ensemble, in addition to bells and choir. The K - 2nd grade students are working on rhythm and learning how to play several percussion instruments along the way!
Curriculum:
K - 8th grade music classes cover the following general areas of study:
1. Music History (e.g. composer of the month study)
2. Music Listening (including talking about what we hear and going on music-related field trips)
3. Music Theory (i.e. learning how to read music)
4. Church Music (i.e. learning how and why the music in the church changes for the different liturgical seasons)
Grading:
Kindergarten through 4th grade students will receive an Excellent, Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade based upon class participation/attendance, attentiveness, and willingness to learn. We will have hand-outs to complete together based on class discussion, and the expectation is that all the music for school programs be memorized.
The 5th - 8th grade students will receive a letter grade based upon class participation/attendance, willingness to learn and hand-outs based on class discussion, The expectation is also that all the music for school programs be memorized. Participation in class discussion and overall attitude during class determines your child's participation grade, which constitutes of half of the final grade for the class.
Thank you for the opportunity to teach music to your children! If you'd like to be a part of music education at BCA, or if you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me at sarahharr@bcacademy.net.