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Picture and Composer Studies
Cornerstone Christian Academy structures its program to bring the child into direct contact with works of art and music of enduring quality. Students spend approximately fifteen minutes per week studying a work of art by a great artist. The child looks at the work of art intently for a short period of time and is encouraged to look for every detail. The picture is taken away, and the student narrates (tells back) what he saw in the picture. A similar methodology is undertaken as the school studies significant musicians and their works. Through exposure to selected works of art and music, students develop an understanding of things that are worthy and timeless, and they build a mental inventory of many great works through the ages. Students are also provided instruction in basic music theory, singing and an introduction to the recorder, a basic wind instrument. Additionally, there are opportunities for Grades Four through Six to participate in band and vocal choir.
Click on the pictures to learn more about each artist or composer.
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