Music
“Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous!
For praise from the upright is beautiful. Praise the Lord with the harp;
Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings.
Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.”
-- Psalm 33:1-3 --
Our music department at Shannon Forest Christian School exists for the purpose of training students to use their God-given talents for His glory, singing His praise, and sharing His Word through music and their lives. Our general music classes (PK3-8th Grade) and choirs (6th-12th Grade) explore various styles and genres of music, learns the basics of music theory and sight-singing, and rehearses for various performances throughout the year. Choral erformances include, but are not limited to, All School Chapel services, Christmas and Spring Concerts, Grandparents Day and other Lower School programs, school preview nights, as well as performances in the local community. Opportunities for personal accomplishment are available to students in the form of auditions for South Carolina All-State Chorus and the ACSI Solo and Ensemble Festival.
Churches and community organizations interested in hosting a performance by our music department should contact the upper school office at 864-678-5115 or email Ashley King at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Shannon Forest Fine Arts Students Spread Christmas Cheer
On Tuesday, December 13, our Shannon Forest combined choirs delighted senior audiences all over Greenville. Members of the Shannon Singers, Middle School Choir, and Praise Band visited Rolling Green Retirement Community, Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living, Greer Community Ministries, and Greenville Memorial Hospital. The students not only shared traditional carols and concert pieces, but more importantly they shared laughter, smiles, warm hugs- and even a few unexpected kisses with some of Greenville's best!
SFCS Middle & Upper School students entertain residents at Hawthorne Inn
6th Grade students Caroline Baughman, Abby McGovern and Lauren Bowers take a break from spreading Christmas cheer!
6th Grade students Kristen Harvey and Morgan Nunnally enjoyed the day of caroling.
The Shannon Singers and Middle School Choir
The Shannon Singers are SFCS's premiere choral performance group comprised of 9th-12th Graders. Choir is a year-long commitment earning students 1 credit towards graduation. Students not only perform throughout the year, but they spend class time learning advanced music theory including dictation and sight-singing skills.
The Middle School Choir is a non-auditioned choir open to all 6th-8th grade students. Rehearsals are currently after school on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15p.m.. Registration is closed for the semester but will reopen after the Christmas break. Students interested in joining for the second semester can contact Mrs. King at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Shannon Forest Praise Band
The Shannon Forest Praise Band helps lead music for chapel services each Wednesday. The Praise Band will join the Shannon Singers and Middle School chorus in many concerts and special appearances. The band practices each Monday and Tuesday after school from 3:15-4:14p.m and is led by Ashley King and Jonny Brush. For more information, contact Ashley King at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Early Childhood, Lower School, and Upper School General Music Classes
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten music classes discover many sights-and-sounds of different musical instruments and styles of music. Students explore how music makes them feel and learn to express themselves through creative movement.First through Fifth Grade students learn about reading rhythms, music terminology, reading music, basic form, and matching pitch. A variety of techniques and teaching methods are used to allow the student to experience and participate in the joys of music. Special efforts are made to try to incorporate music songs that relate to different topics being studied in the core classroom.
Phantom of the Opera Study
As part of Shannon Forest’s Lower School Music Program our 4th and 5th Grade students will be studying The Phantom of the Opera. This eleven-class period study will focus on understanding relationships between music and the other arts, as well as understanding music in relation to history and culture. Select film clips will be used to demonstrate opera terms, analyze, describe and evaluate music as well as compare and contrast music. Student will also be composing and arranging music on grade level.
This year, our Sixth through Eighth Grade students will enjoy one of two general music courses, "The History of Rock and Roll" led by Ashley King and "World Music" led by Stephanie Lewis. Students will be encouraged to expand their knowledge and understanding of music as it relates to culture and history.
Students in the C.A.N After-School Network recently learned about African Hand Drumming during a music enrichment class led by Karen Weathers.
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September Drums from Shannon Forest Christian School on Vimeo.
Shannon Forest After School Band Program
Shannon Forest Christian School has expanded its After School Music Lesson Program to include the organization of the After School Band Program. The program will be directed by Gina League, seasoned music educator. League's credentials include a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Furman University. League, a licensed Kindermusik Educator, also completed graduate studies in Early Childhood Education and Church Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX.
The program, while targeted to students in 4th – 6th Grades, is also open to all 7th – 12th Grade students. This program is also open to non-SFCS students. SFCS is also extending a special welcome to the Greenville Home School Community! The focus will initially be on brass and woodwind and percussion instrument instruction, but with the over 50 private students already enrolled at the Shannon After School Music Lessons Program, expansion to other instruments is certain to follow.
Shannon Forest believes in the value instrumental music has on the total education of a child. As Christians and Music educators, we also strive to focus on the spiritual aspect of Music as a medium of praise and worship to our God.
"The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the LORD."
-- 2 Chronicles 5:13
For more information, please contact Ashley King at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Shannon Forest Christian School (SFCS) is a charter member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, for secondary school music students. SFCS’ involvement in Tri-M signifies the school’s recognition of the importance of the arts in the development of a comprehensive educational program. The Tri-M Music Honor Society provides a means of recognizing the efforts and achievements of music students who volunteer their time and share their musical talent with others. Since 1952, over 5,000 Tri-M chapters have been chartered in the United States and abroad and current membership exceeds 45,000.
Students are selected for membership in the honor society on the basis of musicianship, scholarship, character, leadership, and service to their school and community. The organization’s high standards serve to challenge students to greater effort and achievement and to encourage them in the pursuit of excellence. To be eligible for membership, students must be currently enrolled in high school choir and have a B average for last semester.
® The Tri-M Music Honor Society logo and words Tri-M are trademarks of MENC: The National Association for Music Education (MENC).
Unauthorized copying or use of said trademarks is strictly prohibited.
2011-2012 Upper School Performance Dates and Events:
- Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - All School Chapel Performance
- Saturday, November 19 2011 – "Dinner with the Arts" Fine Arts Fund Raiser
- Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - All School Christmas Chapel
- Monday, December 12, 2011 - Upper School Christmas Concert
- Tuesday, December 13, 2011- Caring Caroling, Greenville Memorial Hospital, Rolling Green and more!
- Tuesday, March 20,2012- JazzReach, Caring Caroling field trip
- Friday, March 23-24, 2012 – Spring Drama Production
- Monday, May 14, 2012 – Upper School Spring Concert
2011-2012 Lower School Performance Dates:
- Friday, October 14, 2011– Grandparents Day
- Saturday, November 19 2011 – "Dinner with the Arts" Fine Arts Fund Raiser
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Thursday, December 15, 2011– Early Childhood Christmas Program – 6:00 p.m., 1st and 2nd Grade Christmas Program – 7:00 p.m.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012– 3rd Grade SC History Program – 7:00 p.m.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012– 4th Grade & 5th Grade Lewis and Clark Program – 7:00 p.m.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012– 2nd Grade International Program
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Friday, May 4, 2012– 1st Grade All-American Day
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Friday, May 22, 2012– K5 Graduation – 7:00 p.m.