FBCS Fine Arts

Making Music for the Glory of God

From early music classes, elementary choir, recorders, beginning band lessons and chimes ... to senior high choirs, bands, and handbells, our music program offers students of every age the chance to develop their God-given gifts and bless others with the ministry of music.

Music Quick Links

Watch Concerts Live

Stream music events live

Vimeo Archive

Watch past concerts and programs

Music Calendar

All music events for the school year (PDF)

RaiseRight Fundraiser

Support our music program through the purchase of gift cards

A Note for Music Families

We expect that students will attend every event for their grade level, and we encourage families and friends to come support our students by attending performances. Please add the music calendar dates to your family calendar early!

Ensembles & Programs

From elementary classroom music to auditioned high school ensembles.

Vocal

Vocal music is at the heart of our worship and performance ministry. Students develop healthy vocal technique, sight-reading, and a heart for ministry through song.

Junior High Choir

Grades 7–8

Required for all JH students

Senior High Choir

Grades 9–12

Mixed Ensemble

SH (auditioned)

Auditioned ensemble performing sacred & classical repertoire

Men's Ensemble

Comprised of men in the Mixed Ensemble

Ladies' Ensemble

Comprised of ladies in the Mixed Ensemble

Band

Our band program builds instrumentalists beginning with 5th-grade band through senior high concert and percussion ensembles.

5th Grade Beginner Band

Grade 5

6th Grade Band

Grade 6

Junior High Band

Grades 7–8

Senior High Band

Grades 9–12

Percussion Ensemble

Comprised of percussionists in SH Band

Handbells

Chime and Handbell choirs at multiple levels develop musicianship, teamwork, and worship leadership.

Chimes

Beginner level

Bronze Handbells

Intermediate

Silver Handbells

Intermediate–Advanced

Gold Handbells

Advanced (Auditioned)

Platinum Handbells

Very Advanced (Auditioned)

Elementary Music

Every elementary student receives weekly classroom music instruction — singing, movement, listening, and instrument exploration that builds the foundation for lifelong music-making.

K4–K5 Music

Pre-K & Kindergarten

Singing, movement, scarves & boom sticks

1st–3rd Grade Music

Grades 1–3

Recorders introduced in 3rd grade

4th Grade Music

Grade 4

Introduced to choral singing with parts as part of the Elementary Choir (grades 4-6).

5th–6th Grade Music

Grades 5–6

Includes elementary band & choir

Festivals and Special Events

Highlights of the FBCS JH & SH music program.

MACS Fine Arts Festivals

Both JH and SH students participate in the Minnesota Association of Christian Schools (MACS) Fine Arts Festival each April, competing in vocal solos, instrumental solos, ensembles, speech, and visual arts categories. FBCS hosts the annual SH Festival.

Hosted at FBCS — Friday, April 10

MACS Band and Choir Festivals

Every fall in an alternating basis, our SH Choir hosts other MACS schools for a combined band or choir festival, rehearsing and performing under a guest conductor.

SH Music Ministry Trip

Every other year, our Senior High choir takes a music ministry trip, leading worship in churches and Christian schools and other venues across the region. (Have gone to Chicago, Kansas City, and Iowa in past years).