At BC Christian Academy, Music is a journey of discovery that nurtures our students’ potential and supports the development of their God-given gifts, empowering and equipping them to make meaningful contributions within the school community and beyond. We believe that success in music is about more than skill—it’s about using that skill to serve, inspire, and ultimately worship God.
Arts Education in BCCA strives to encourage and engage our students’ creative minds to nurture their God-given gifts and learn Arts as a means of self-expression, of understanding, and of connecting with various renowned artists and art processes.
Music
Elementary Program
For our youngest students, the music program emphasizes building confidence and participation. Whether it’s learning to play a cello, singing in a choir, or performing in a worship band, each child is encouraged to find a musical skill or discipline where they can excel. We strive to provide a supportive environment where all students can find something they enjoy and can do well, building a sense of confidence and purpose in every student.
Middle School Program
For Middle School students (grades 5-8), the music program offers foundational courses in band and choir. Students choose a woodwind or brass instrument to learn ensemble music in band classes, led by Mr. Darryl Penner (grades 5 and 6) and Mr. Moses Myung (grades 7 and 8). In choir, under Mrs. Yeon Mi Yun’s direction, students learn vocal techniques and ensemble singing as a way to glorify God. Additional opportunities include Worship Band, Handbell Choir, and Flex Chamber ensembles, allowing students to explore different musical avenues.
The Handbell Choir is a small cohort of musicians who work together to learn and play beautiful music from a variety of genres. Handbell Choir is open to students in middle and high school.
High School Program
Our High School Music Program offers a diverse range of options, enabling students to commit to learning, rehearsing, and performing music across many genres and styles. Directed by Mr. Moses Myung, high school students can join Concert Band, Chamber Choir, Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, and Worship Band. Our hope is that through their performances, students can “let their light shine” and inspire others to recognize and glorify the Father in heaven.
The training in the concert band helps students excel in one or more instruments as they progress from grade 9-12. They have several performances throughout the year and often play multiple instruments and learn increasingly demanding repertoire.
The High School Worship Band at BC Christian Academy focuses on using music as God intended—to give Him praise and lead others in worship. Members of the Worship Team play keyboard, drums, bass, guitar, and sing, taking on the responsibility of leading the worship component of our weekly chapels. With a spiritually-centered approach, the Worship Band learns how to invite and guide others in authentic worship and praise.
Our ensembles are active both within the school and in the broader community, performing at major school events, school-affiliated concerts, and community gatherings. They bring joy and inspiration to choral festivals, retirement residences, and community ceremonies, including Remembrance Day and Christmas events. Regular performances at school chapels and concerts offer additional opportunities for students to share their music.
“I will sing and make music to the Lord.” (Psalm 27:6c)
Arts
Some of the art projects done by our students in Elementary and High School.
Elementary Art
Grade 7 Hand and Map Project – represents the combination of a map and our hands, allowing God to lead and guide us through the “Map of Life”. This project starts with Blind Colour Line drawings of their hands from observations, then transferred drawing of their hands onto clear contact paper and placed over the map, choosing to line it up with key cartographic features like rivers, coastlines, highways, etc. Students then select a symbolic Bible verse to go with the Hand and Map artwork.
Motivation from British Artist Ed Fairburn’s Map series.
High School Art
High School Art Class is studying landscape painting and specifically looking at paintings by the Group of 7 Canadian artists and European impressionist paintings like Monet and Van Gogh. We have been spending time practicing various drawing skills, looking at famous art pieces from history, and also drawing and painting outdoors in the fresh air.
