Fine Arts Overview

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” Aristotle

The purpose of all arts instruction at Harford Christian is to nurture the talents God has given young people, and to help them glorify Him. Whether it is a Shakespearean play, a band concert or a piano recital, our goal remains the same: to God be the glory.

Arts instruction at HCS begins early; rhythm instruments in kindergarten, choral/theory training in all elementary grades, speech and piano lessons beginning in first grade, band instruments in fourth, and hand bells in sixth. Performance opportunities range from major winter and spring concerts to recitals, band concerts, competitions and weekly chapels. HCS is a perennial first-place winner in the Maryland Association of Christian Schools state fine arts competition, as the school trophy cases attest.

Course Descriptions

Bands

Beginning, intermediate, senior high

Instrumental Ensembles

Private lessons in brass, woodwinds and percussion

Choirs

1st through 12th

Choral ensembles

Piano

1st through 12th

Accompanying

Speech

Dramatic production

Elementary, Jr and Sr High speech & drama

Art

5th – 8th General Art

9th -12th  Art I, II, III, IV

Special Opportunities

*Six major concert events each year

*Off-campus performance ministry

*Recitals

*Band, Hand Bell, Choral concerts

*In-school competitions

*Maryland Association of Christian Schools arts competitions

*Field trips

*Visiting drama and musical groups

*Church performances

*Dramatic productions

*Dessert Theater

Faculty    

Mrs. Carol Dombeck – Art

Mr. Adam Eshleman – Choral, Technical Stage Production

Mrs. Natalie Eshleman – Choral

Mrs. Dawn Garner  – General Music, Choral, Woodwinds,
Bell Choir Instruction

Mr. Don Nickson – Brass, Theory

Miss Heather East – Keyboard and Accompaniment

Mrs. Chris Pittack – Production and Drama

Mr. Wes Peters – Elementary and High School
Concert Band, Brass and Music Appreciation

Mr. Brad Fleming – Dramatic Production

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:1