Grade 5-8 choir meets for two 40 minute periods a week. The students are also divided into four parts through voice checks conducted at the beginning of the year. This choir studies technically challenging pieces while singing in foreign languages, three or four parts, and learning to express the meaning of the music through performance. They lead an extensive musical biannually and continue to further their studies of world music, pop music, hymns, and compositions during the years in between. This choir sings for church services as well as the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Additionally, students in Grades 7-8 are involved in a handbell choir ensemble group. This group meets for two 40 minute periods a week, learning to read music and a variety of rhythm patterns and bell-playing techniques, including the use of mallets. They also understand and demonstrate proper care and handling of the bells. Students learn sacred and secular music selections that are played for worship services and Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Students in Grades 5-8 also have the option of being involved in a yearlong band program. This group meets once a weeks for full rehearsal. Students also attend a private or group lesson during the week. Musical concepts covered throughout the year include clear tone production, rhythmic accuracy, notation, musical expression, and tonal balance. Students learn sacred and secular pieces, which are performed at Grandparents’ Day, the Christmas Concert, pep band, worship services, and the Spring Concert.