Beyond Core Academics
There are a lot of special opportunities for students at St. Paul Lutheran School. From fine arts to dramatic theatre, we seek to develop more than just core academics.
General Music
St. Paul instills the love of music for all children. Our elementary music program uses an active music curriculum organized by grade level and presented chronologically with each grade building on musical skills. This logical progression is educationally sound and developmentally appropriate using nursery rhymes, folk songs, literature, traditional children’s games and dances. St. Paul uses the Elementary Music Philosophers Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly, and Dalcroze methods to teaching rhythm and melody. The curriculum supports the National Standards for Music Education.
Choir
Every student at St. Paul in Grades Kindergarten-5th Grade participate in Choir. Using Conversational Solfege and various other choral methods, students learn the art of singing and how their voices can be used to Glorify God and share His message. St. Paul choirs sing in School Chapels, Sunday Worship Services, and two Concerts in the year (Christmas and Spring).
Jubilate Choir
St. Paul students in Grades 6th-8th have the option to audition for this ensemble. This ensemble builds on the methods and teachings from the lower level choir classes to pursue excellence in singing choral works at a high level. This group sings for various events and concerts throughout the year including the Chorus Competition in November. This group goes on Tour every Spring in Florida performing at Churches, Schools, and Festivals. A schedule is given at the beginning of the school year in the contract. There is a fee to participate in the Jubilate Choir program.
Band
St. Paul offers a band program for students in 5th-8th Grade. In 5th Grade, St. Paul students make up the Beginning Band. They learn the basics of the instrument, care, maintenance, and songs using the Essential Elements Book. They perform for two Concerts in the year (Christmas and Spring). In Grades 6th-8th, St. Paul students have the option to be in the Advanced Band Group. They perform higher level band music performing for several events throughout the year. Students may choose from Wind Instrument, Brass Instrument, or Percussion. The Advanced Band Group goes on Tour every Spring in Florida performing at Churches, Schools, and Festivals. A schedule is given at the beginning of the school year in the contract. There is a fee to participate in the Advanced Band program.
Hand Chimes
St. Paul students have the option to participate in this extra-curricular ensemble that meets once a week on Wednesdays after school. Students learn to play the Handchimes learning rhythm, coordination, and building confidence. This group plays for School Chapels and two Concerts in the year (Christmas and Spring). Any student in Grades 1st-8th can join at any level of experience.
Praise Band
St. Paul students in 5th-8th Grade have the option to participate in this extra-curricular ensemble that meets once a week on Wednesdays before school. Students learn to build confidence with leading worship using Contemporary Songs. They help lead School Chapels. Students can choose Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Bass Guitar, or Piano.