Being a Classical Christian School, Covenant recognizes the absolute necessity for students to embrace the attributes of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty that they share with their Creator, God. One of the ways Covenant accomplishes this is through the creative expression of the Fine & Performing Arts.
Whether in Instrumental, or Vocal Music; the Theatre and Dramatic Performance; or the gift of expression given to the student to create through Art and Sculpture; Covenant Academy believes all students should embrace their creativity through the Fine & Performing Arts.
Fine Arts are introduced as early as K3 and infused throughout Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric Schools. Classes and programs offered include Art, Band, Chorus, Drama, Literary, and Music.
Art
Art has been defined as the “diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities, usually involving imaginative or technical skill." Students at Covenant Academy are encouraged and mentored in this process from their earliest days in the Grammar School and throughout their time in the Logic and Rhetoric Phases of the Classical Education model.
Students learn the fundamentals of Art with focus on the production of art works; art criticism; and the historical study; as well as the philosophy, or study, of the beauty of art throughout time.
Under the direction of Laura Bartow in the Grammar School and Jennifer Walker in the Logic & Rhetoric Schools, Covenant Academy Art students develop their gifts in the visual arts. This includes the creation of images and/or objects in the fields of painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and other visual media.
- 2018-2019 State Co-Champions
- 2019-2020 State Runner-Up
- 2020-2021 State Champions
- 2021-2011 State Champions
- 2022-2023 Regional Champions
- 2023-2024 Regional Champions (Middle School & Upper School)
Band
Covenant Academy’s Band program had humble beginnings. It was started with a handful of 6th graders in the 2011-2012 school year and over the years, the Lord has blessed Covenant Academy with a growing and successful program.
Our band program is led by Mr. Chris Meyer with over 30 years of music education experience.
Currently, the Covenant Academy’s Band Program serves students in the 6th – 12th grade. Students start with Beginning Band in the 6th grade. After 6th grade Band, students may continue their musical education by joining the 7th & 8th grade Band class where they will continue learning the fundamentals of instrumental performances that include performing Christmas and Spring concerts as well as performing as the Covenant Academy Pep Band for both middle and high school football and basketball games. Finally, there is also a high school Band class that serves 9th – 12th grade students. This class learns more advanced levels of instrumental performance while also continuing to perform on Christmas and Spring concerts as well as performing as the Covenant Academy Pep Band for both middle and high school football and basketball games throughout the year.
The current band program consists of approximately 70 students with a bright outlook for more growth in the coming years!
Chorus
Students begin chorus in the grammar school and in grades 7-12th perform in the Logic & Rhetoric Schools Chorus. Instruction includes the fundamentals of Music History and General Music instruction as well Intermediate and Advance Vocal Music instruction. Students are provided with multiple performance opportunities throughout the year including the Christmas & Spring Concerts; Covenant Academy Chapel Services, GAPPS Choral Competition, Fine & Performing Arts Literary Competitions, and much more.
Drama
Covenant Academy has an exemplary history in the performing arts regarding Drama and the Theatre. Covenant recently won the Regional Championship for One Act Play in 2022 with students winning Outstanding Performance Awards. Covenant looks to build on this foundation for a future of Theatrical excellence.
Literary
Each year, our Rhetoric School students audition for the opportunity to represent CA at Regional Literary Competition with the hope of moving on to State Competition. Faculty members from across our Arts and Academics disciplines sponsor the nominees through training, coaching and mentorship in order to prepare for competition.
- Vocal Solo
- Vocal Trio
- Vocal Quartet
- Piano Soloist
- Spelling Competition
- Personal Essay
- Argumentative Essay
- Rhetorical Analysis Essay
- Dramatic Oral Interpretation
- Humorous Oral Interpretation
- Duo Oral Interpretation
- Extemporaneous Speaking-
- U.S.
- International