Linden Christian School

Linden Christian School offers a comprehensive performing arts program including strong education in band, choir and jazz. As per Manitoba Education, band, choir and jazz are all full credit courses. While our ensembles excel, they are not exclusive. There are no auditions for band or choir and all students are eligible to participate. We strive to provide educational excellence for all. LCS has a tradition of musical excellence. The senior years bands and choirs have consistently been invited to MusicFest and there is a strong LCS component in auditioned Manitoba Honour Bands and Choirs. – Performing Arts Director / Mrs. Kim Neufeld

The Performing Arts Program

Opportunities

We believe that children should be encouraged to appreciate and nurture their God-given gifts and talents. We strive to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment as students learn to express themselves through the arts. Our desire is that students will develop a life-long appreciation of the arts.

Our students are given the opportunity to:

develop specific skills required for each Performing Arts course
develop an understanding of the language and structure of a specific genre
expand their interests and talents within the Performing Arts
perform in public
develop self-discipline and pride in their accomplishments
enhance their ability to work in a team

Our most important objective is to connect the students’ growth and learning with serving God and the community. Whatever one’s level of talent might be, we believe that all creativity originates from God and this gift should be used in good stewardship.

Band

Linden Christian School celebrates a tradition of musical excellence and allows students to flourish in concert and jazz
band opportunities. Our band programs are not exclusive and all grade 6-8 students have band as a regular part of their
timetable. All students in grade 9-12 may take band as a full credit option. Linden Christian School also offers
opportunities for students in grade 7-8 who are interested in pursuing extra band performance in preparation for senior
years’ band. Students may audition for Junior Wind Ensemble which rehearses before school twice each week. Linden
Christian School’s grade 9-12 bands participate in regular festivals where they consistently receive the highest accolades for both their performance and character.

Choir

Linden Christian School offers an excellent choir program to it’s students. Our choirs are not exclusive and all grade 5-8
students have choir as a regular part of their timetable. All students in grade 9-12 may take choir as a full credit
option. Those students in grade 9-10 who are interested in pursuing choir in a smaller ensemble may audition for Vocal
Ensemble which is a half credit course which takes place during alternating lunch hours. Linden Christian School’s choirs
participate in regular festivals where they consistently receive the highest accolades for both their performance and
character.

Jazz

Jazz band becomes an option for students beginning in grade 7. Traditional instrumentation for a jazz band includes saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm section, although optional instrumentation is accepted in grade 7. Jazz band becomes a full credit option for students taking band in grades 9-12. Vocal jazz becomes a full credit option for students taking choir in grades 11-12. Linden Christian School’s grade 9-12 jazz bands participate in regular festivals where they consistently receive the highest accolades for both their performance and character.

Accomplishments

Linden Christian School’s Performing Arts program has developed a reputation for excellence over the years. Our bands and choirs have received numerous awards at both local and international festivals. The ensembles consistently perform at a high standard and are regularly commended for their Christian character in all venues. Students in Linden Christian School’s performing ensembles are actively pursuing musical excellence as a means of worship, while being salt & light in the world.

Our Senior Years Concert and Jazz Bands are consistently invited to Nationals based on their performances at the Optimist Band and Jazz Festival. Both our Senior Years Concert Bands and Senior Years Jazz Bands have a tradition of being awarded perfect five star ratings.

Performing Arts Photo Gallery

Our Senior Years Jazz Band.
Senior Years Choir Concert.
Senior Years Jazz Band.
Students showcased talent at the Middle Years Band and Choir Concert.
Rehearsing with the Grade 10 Jazz Band.

Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy (Psalm 33:1-3).

Creative Freedom Within a Supportive Academic Environment

The Visual Arts Program

Inspiration and Instruction

We believe that children should be encouraged to enjoy and nurture their God-given talents and abilities. Linden Christian School strives to provide a creative, safe, and supportive environment to students as they learn to express themselves in the visual arts. Through sculpture, sketching, painting, ceramics and other mediums, students are inspired to express themselves within the framework of fresh and formal instruction. We promote a high standard of artistic achievement while recognizing that art can be an illustration of one’s values, ideas, and motivations. Linden Christian School utilizes a portfolio style assessment to determine grading and encourage productivity. Our students’ work is frequently on display at the school. Celebrating student achievements and guiding the students in good stewardship of their God-given creativity are objectives of the Visual Arts Department. Opportunities

Linden Christian School visual art students are given the opportunity to:

develop the habits of a growing artist
engage in purposeful progress through creative process
explore a wide variety of art mediums, allowing for their God-given creativity to shine
develop an understanding of the language surrounding art techniques, mediums, styles, and art history
establish formal skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic media and other art mediums
cultivate pride in their accomplishments
reflect on and construct meaning in response to their own and others’ visual art
gain respect for artistic expression