Music

Music classes meet twice a week and explore music using methodology which introduces foundational skills at developmentally appropriate ages.  Vocal instruction occurs at every grade level and culminates with 6th-8th grade choir.  Percussion and rhythm are taught through a variety of games and instruction. Students practice reading and writing music, building a repertoire of songs through a spiraling curriculum, culminating in playing recorder in 4th grade, 5th grade band, and 6th-8th grade band. 

Welcome to Music, Choir and Band!

Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Psalm 95:1

As “Joy Makers” in the music classroom, Sheldon Christian School music program strives to glorify God through the use of the musical gifts that He has given to us.  Our aim is to honor God through exploring the creativity and beauty of music and sharing that joy with others.  We offer music classes to students in grades Kindergarten - 8th grade including: General Music for Kindergarten - 5th grade along with 5th grade Band, 6th - 8th grade Band and Choir.  All grade levels participate in events throughout the year:

Music Makers 

• A six week 40 minute session offered in the fall and spring for 3-4 year olds and preschoolers 

Kindergarten-5th Grade General Music

• Music class 30 minutes twice a week
• Programs include Veterans, Christmas, Spring Musical
• Opportunities for 5th grade Northwest Iowa Honor Choir in the Spring

6th-8th Grade Choir

• Music class 40 minutes twice a week
• Programs include Veterans, Christmas, Northwest Iowa Christian School Junior High Choir Festival, and a Music Fundraiser event put on every other year.
• Other opportunities include chapels and;

7th-8th Grade Treble/Bass Choir

• This is a Honor Choir held on the 1st Tuesday following the first Monday in November, rotating between Le Mars and Storm Lake High Schools.  Sponsored by the NW ICDA (Northwest Iowa Choral Directors Association), selected students from over 30 schools gather to spend an afternoon rehearsing, followed by a performance in the evening.  

Solo/Ensembles 

• Students have the opportunity to perform a solo or in a small group in front of an encouraging individual who is skilled in vocal performance.  Students are required to perform 1x during their 6-8 experience, but encouraged to be involved yearly.  

5th Band

• First semester weekly lessons, 1x a month group band
• Second semester lessons and group band each week
• Programs include Christmas and a performance at the Christian Retirement Home in May.  

6th-8th Band

• Group Band 40 minutes twice a week
• Weekly lessons
• Programs include Veterans, Christmas, NWI Christian School JH Band Festival, and a Music Fundraiser event put on every other year
• Other opportunities include chapels and Labor Day Fly-In Pancake Breakfast (This is a yearly fundraiser event held at the Sheldon Airport that  the 6-8 band students and a parent are required to participate in.   It not only provides a service to our community, but also acquires funds for new instruments and equipment for our program)

7th-8th Grade Honor Band

• This Honor Band consists of students who have been accepted by auditioning, which involves memorizing scales and playing short excerpts.  The auditions are held in Storm Lake on a Saturday in October with a continued rehearsal and performance given on the 1st Saturday in November at Dordt University.  Selected participate in a large group with the best instrumental students in northwest Iowa. The primary focus is to present the best musical performances/experiences in an atmosphere where the students learn the value of dedication, discipline, teamwork, and pride while having fun and participating in an event they will remember.   This event is sponsored by the NW IBA (Northwest Iowa Band Association). 

Solo/Ensembles 

• Students have the opportunity to perform a solo or in a small group in front of an encouraging individual who is skilled in instrumental performance.  Students are asked to perform 1x during their 6-8 experience, but encouraged to be involved yearly.  

At Sheldon Christian music is expressed not only in the music classroom but also in other areas.  The classroom teachers in Preschool - 2nd grade and 3rd - 5th grade gather weekly and the Preschool - 8th grade meet monthly for a time of praise and worship all together.  The students also use all musical areas at the school's month chapels.  

Honor Band

Honor Choir