The Arts

As part of the classical school curriculum, the arts play an integral part in the life of the students at Memorial Lutheran School.

Performing Arts

Early Start classes attend music once per week and enjoy learning new songs with the music teacher. They also participate in programs for Grandparents Day and the End-of-Year program.  

Preschool and Pre-K classes attend music class twice a week for singing, and they are introduced to age-appropriate instruments. 

Part-Time Preschool and Pre-K classes attend music class one time per week. They enjoy learning new songs, and using instruments that assist in learning rhythm and beat. 

Kindergarten to 5th grade students attend music class twice-weekly where they learn about music theory, how to read notes, and how to use their singing voices. Students in the elementary level may also elect to participate in the strings program, learning violin. 

6th to 8th grade students attend music/choir twice per week. They may also elect to join the handbell choir. Middle school students are required to take either orchestra (strings) or band (trumpet, flute, percussion, etc.).

Visual Arts

Students in Preschool through 8th grade enjoy art class with our art teacher, Mr. Peters. Preschool and  Pre-K children have art class once a week. Kindergarten through 8th students attend art class twice per week. Displays of the students' artwork is displayed in the spring. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade may elect to join the after-school art club where they work on special art projects.

The students work on creating pieces based on what is being discussed in history or reading class. 

Students work on the following art media:

• drawing, shading and sketching
• painting
• sculpture