Children’s Music

Philosophy

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6

Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.
Psalm 147:1

To develop the children’s understanding of and appreciation for the roles of music in worship and worship itself as taught in Scripture.

To deepen the children’s knowledge of Scripture and the Lord Jesus Christ through the texts of the songs that constitute the core of the program curriculum.
To develop the children’s singing voices, movement ability, and rhythmic and tonal accuracy in a way that is pedagogically sound as well as fun and engaging.
To develop the children’s musical literacy for the purpose of participating in individual and corporate worship through music.
To deepen the children’s comprehension and love of hymnody.
To increase the children’s enjoyment of music and to encourage a life-long appreciation for music through all aspects of the program.
To encourage families to enjoy music together in worship at home and at church, as well as in every day settings.