C A LV A R Y C H R I S T I A N H I G H S C H O O L
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 2020 –2021
MR. MICHAEL MARTELL
DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS / BAND DIRECTOR
My name is Michael Martell and it is my honor to serve as the Director of Fine Arts and Band Director at Calvary Christian High School. I have been involved with Christian education both as a student and as a teacher for as long as I can remember and I am passionate about Christian education because of the impact it has had on my life. I have served at Calvary since the 2011–2012 school year. Prior to my time at Calvary, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree from Clearwater Christian College and in 2017 I earned my Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Florida. It is my joy to lead and serve alongside our talented fine arts faculty as we seek to provide students with a college preparatory fine arts education rooted in a Christian worldview. In our fine arts department, discovering God’s truth and worshipping Him through artistic expression is a core value. Although receiving recognition for an outstanding performance or product is an encouragement to our students, it is not the highest aim of our department. Rather, our goal is to use the arts as a means of worshipping God and furthering His kingdom. This goal stems from Matthew 6:33 which says “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” It is our hope that you will consider joining us as we seek to use the arts to bring glory to our Creator
“The mission of the Fine Arts Department at Calvary Christian High School is to provide a challenging college preparatory fine arts education that inspires and equips students to become lifelong practitioners and patrons of the arts, rooted in a Christian worldview.�
IN THE CLASSROOM Calvary students have many fine arts courses to choose from including Visual Art, Marching/Concert Band, Choir, Dance, Drama, Yearbook, and Creative Writing. Additionally, our fine arts faculty offers a wealth of experience to our students who are interested in studying the arts at the college level. With their diverse backgrounds, our fine arts faculty is able to successfully prepare students for college auditions and portfolio submissions. Our fine arts faculty members hold degrees from a variety of post-secondary institutions including state universities, Christian colleges, and conservatories. With this diversity of post-secondary experiences, our faculty is well-equipped to help students find the best place to study the arts at the college level
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM CCHS fine arts students have the opportunity to be a part of the Warrior Marching Band, Calvary Choir, Fall Play, Spring Musical, Christmas Concert, and Worship Team. The best of our Visual Art students’ work is displayed in our Ruach Art Gallery throughout the year. Our students also have the opportunity to participate in several festivals and competitions such as the FBA and FVA music performance assessments, the ACSI Choral Festival, FMBC Marching Band Competitions, FMEA All-State Music Ensembles, PCMEA All-County Music Ensembles, Disney’s Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, ITS District and State Competitions, and the Scholastic Art competition. The International Thespian Society (ITS) and Film Society are extra-curricular clubs that encourage our students to think critically about the arts from a Christian worldview. Our students serve their community by performing at senior living facilities and exchange performances with other local middle and elementary schools
PERFORMING ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS
PERFORMING ARTS • BEGINNING BAND • MARCHING BAND / CONCERT BAND * • DIRECTED STUDY IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC • BEGINNING GUITAR • BEGINNING CHOIR • CALVARY CHOIR* • MUSIC THEORY HONORS • COLOR GUARD • THEATER • DANCE • PRAISE AND WORSHIP* * Course Placement Audition Required
VISUAL ART, JOURNALISM, AND COMMUNICATION COURSE OFFERINGS VISUAL ART • ELEMENTS OF ART • PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN • ADVANCED DESIGN • AP STUDIO ART DRAWING* • AP STUDIO ART 2D* • AP STUDIO ART 3D*
JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATION • CREATIVE WRITING • YEARBOOK
MR. MICHAEL MARTELL
DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS / BAND DIRECTOR
EMAIL martell.michael@cchs.us
DEGREES
Master of Music in Music Education University of Florida Bachelor of Science in Music Education Clearwater Christian College
CCHS COURSES • Marching / Concert Band
BIO
As a band student at a Christian high school, God provided me with the opportunity to be the drum major of my marching band. Through that experience, God called me to use my love of music as a way to reach students for Christ. It is my joy to serve in my role at Calvary teaching students to pursue musical excellence and a vibrant relationship with the Lord
SCRIPTURE
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
BAND PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The band program at Calvary Christian High School prepares students to be effective Christian producers and consumers of instrumental music in college and beyond. The band program’s course offerings: Beginning Band, Directed Study in Instrumental Music, and Marching/Concert Band are designed to equip instrumental music students to achieve their best according to their skill levels. Students in the Marching/Concert band class have numerous opportunities to perform throughout the school year including FMBC competitions, FBA assessments, jazz band, pit orchestra, FMEA AllState Band, PCMEA All-County Band, and the FBA solo and ensemble festival. The band program emphasizes excellence in performance, glorifying God through performance, and having fun within a family atmosphere.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Highly regarded in the region, the Warrior Band has earned a reputation for excellence. The following are just a few recent examples of their accomplishments: • FMBC CLASS 1A STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONS 2018–2019 and 2019–2020 • SUPERIOR RATING AT FBA MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL 2019–2020 • SUPERIOR RATING AT FBA CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL 2018–2019 and 2019–2020 • SIX STUDENT ACCEPTED TO PCMEA ALL-COUNTY BAND 2018–2019 and 2019–2020
THE NEXT LEVEL
Several of our band graduates are pursuing or have earned undergraduate degrees in instrumental music, music education, and composition from reputable colleges and universities including: University of Florida, University of South Florida, University of Miami, Liberty University, Stetson University, and Toccoa Falls College. Several band graduates have also participated in their university’s marching band.
MR. BRANDON MARTELL CHORAL DIRECTOR
EMAIL martell.brandon@cchs.us
DEGREES
Bachelor of Music in Music Education Eastman School of Music Bachelor of Music in Applied Music Eastman School of Music Performer’s Certificate Eastman School of Music
CCHS COURSES • Calvary Choir • Beginning Choir • Music Theory Honors
BIO
Mr. Martell is a well-rounded musician who is skilled in the arts of music performance, music composition, music arranging, and music pedagogy. He performs professionally as a member of The Dickens Carolers, and has performed with The Florida Orchestra. Mr. Martell is a published composer through the Excelcia Music Publishing company. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by numerous high school and college ensembles, including ensembles at the University of South Florida and the Eastman School of Music. As a music pedagogue, his appointments have included positions at the Salvation Army, Eastman Community Music School, Clearwater Christian College, and Calvary Christian High School
SCRIPTURE
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
CHORAL PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Choral Program at Calvary Christian High School provides a comprehensive Christian vocal music education for all students that equips them to become effective producers of vocal music in our society. Designed to meet each student’s individual learning needs, the program has two classes: Beginning Choir and Calvary Choir. Both choirs perform at various events during the year: at concerts, school events, and community outreach performances. Throughout the year, students are selected to participate in smaller vocal ensembles, solo performances, and are offered extra curricular vocal music opportunities such as All-State auditions. The Choral Program operates within the larger realm of the Fine Arts Department, and frequently collaborates with other classes at our school, such as the Concert Band and Praise and Worship Band.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Superior Rating at FVA District 9 Choral Music Performance Assessment; qualified for State MPA, 2019 and 2020 • Superior Rating at the ACSI Choral Festival, 2018-2020 • Warrior Voices selected to perform National Anthem for Tampa Bay Rays Game at Tropicana Field, 2019 and 2020 • Selected to perform at Disney’s Candlelight Processional, 2015-2019
THE NEXT LEVEL
Graduates of the Choral Program have gone on to pursue music degrees at The University Of Miami’s Frost School of Music, Vanderbilt University, Montclaire State University, Oklahoma City University, and Liberty University, among others.
MS. REBECCA MULDER DRAMA TEACHER
EMAIL mulder.rebecca@cchs.us
DEGREE
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education and a Theatre Arts Minor Dordt University
CCHS COURSES • Theatre (Drama)
BIO
Ms. Mulder has been acting on the stage since the age of seven in both community and school related performances. Her passion for the arts continued through middle and senior high, and into her years at Dordt University as an undergrad. She has worked both on and off the stage in a variety of roles including acting, designing, and directing at the collegiate level. Ms. Mulder has a passion for the art of storytelling through theatre and believes that all actors are at their best when they are well-rounded and ready to learn from every experience. Her goal for each performance is to have each actor perform their best with purpose and strong technique to bring glory and honor to the God that created them
SCRIPTURE
For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. 1 Thessalonians 2:11–12
DRAMA PROGRAM
DRAMA PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Drama program at Calvary Christian High School provides a comprehensive theater education that is rooted in a Christian worldview. Theater courses and extra-curricular opportunities are designed to help students achieve their best according to their skill levels. There are several opportunities to learn and perform for students whose skill level ranges from novice to college preparatory. Each year, students may participate in or more of our many events including: the fall play, the spring musical, and International Thespian Society Festivals. Graduates of our drama program have gone on to receive college scholarships in theater and have performed in local and regional theatrical productions.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Drama program has received top honors at district and state festivals including critics’ choice and honorable mention recognitions. Students have also consistently received many superior ratings at the ITS district and state level festivals.
MS. KRISTIN NEUFARTH VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
EMAIL neufarth.kristin@cchs.us
DEGREES
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Ceramics; Education and Reading Validation Ohio University
CCHS COURSES
• Elements of Art (Art I) • Principles of Design (Art II) • AP Drawing • AP 2D • AP 3D • Advanced Design (Art III)
BIO
I cannot remember a time when I have not made art!” states Ms. Neufarth. Her passion for visual art grew during high school as she attended classes at the Art Academy of Cincinnati in the evenings and then went on to earn her multifaceted degree in art at Ohio University and continued with master level courses at Ohio State. Ms. Neufarth is originally from the mid-west first teaching in Columbus, Ohio and then at Loudon County schools outside of Washington DC. She was a School Bell award winner in Ohio (School’s Teacher of the Year award) and also a Golden Apple award winner (Teacher of the Year) for the county in Virginia. In addition to teaching at Calvary, she maintains an active studio practice and continues to work with art galleries that exhibit and sell her original works of art in Southwest Florida and Maine
SCRIPTURE As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.” Proverbs 27:19
VISUAL ART PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Calvary Christian High School’s visual art program exists to provide college preparatory training in the field of visual art with a Christian purpose. We aim for students to have the knowledge and skill sets they need to succeed while exhibiting the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and Christian values. Our visual art department’s philosophy is that we believe art is an intellectual and God inspired process. We stress visual thinking, creativity, skill development, and critical analysis. Our program emphasizes the skills of seeing and drawing, problem solving, persistence, and personal expression. Learning to take informed risks and being inventive in making images and objects are central to the program. We use the critique process regularly to clarify conceptual issues and to celebrate the uniqueness of personal vision. Students will be able to recognize and become successful at using the elements of art and principles of design in their work. Fundamental and advanced levels of design, drawing, painting, art history, and contemporary art are pillars of the curriculum. Students will work through a wide variety of mediums, and see works of art live with the field trip opportunities offered in the Tampa Bay area’s nationally recognized museums and galleries. Students have the opportunity to compete in local, and area competitions. Advanced art classes are designed to equip students with the foundation that will position them to move to the next level of art education. For those who have satisfied all requirements, three AP courses are offered to develop their own portfolio of work- AP Drawing, AP 2-D, and AP 3-D.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Ms. Neufarth’s Advanced Placement Studio Art students have an impressive ninety-percent pass rate, one of the highest in the country. Students in the visual art program routinely receive Best of Show awards at our regional ACSI Art festival and have been the recipients of the Young Arts Award, and Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions in the Scholastic Arts program.
THE NEXT LEVEL Our visual art alumni have continued their art education at such universities as Samford University, Ohio State, University of South Florida, Savannah College of Art and Design, Flagler College, and many others and have earned degrees ranging from architecture, art therapy, art education, film, and photography.
MR. STATHIS LINARDOS MUSIC TEACHER
EMAIL linardos.stathis@cchs.us
DEGREE
Bachelor of Science in Music Education University of South Florida
CCHS COURSES
• Beginning Guitar • Beginning Band • Directed Study Instrumental Music • Color Guard Assistant • Calvary Choir Assistant
BIO
Mr. Linardos is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Music Education. After joining the band in middle school, his passion for music grew throughout high school as he joined the marching band and praise team at his high school. He has held a variety of positions teaching and performing music throughout his career and is delighted to be serving in Christian ministry at Calvary. Mr. Linardos has worked with the Calvary Christian High School Warrior Marching Band as the drill writer and visual coordinator since its inaugural season in 2011. In addition to working with the Warrior Band, Mr. Linardos has toured nationally performing with and teaching for the Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps as well as the Heat Wave of Florida Drum and Bugle Corps
SCRIPTURE Make music to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn—shout for joy before the Lord, the King. Psalm 98:5–6
MS. EMILY SAARI COLOR GUARD DIRECTOR
saari.emily@cchs.us
DEGREES
Associate in Arts St. Petersburg College Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences University of South Florida
CCHS COURSES • Color Guard
BIO
Emily’s passion for the arts began as a band member. She was introduced to color guard after joining her high school’s marching band, and later began spinning in their winter guard program. Emily was a four-year participant in the Herd of Thunder Marching Band and the award-winning winter color guard program at the University of South Florida
SCRIPTURE Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)
COLOR GUARD PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Color Guard program at Calvary Christian High School explores visual expression through movement and use of equipment. In the color guard class, students learn, rehearse, and memorize technique and choreography as it relates to the marching band show.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • FMBC CLASS 1A STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONS 2018–2019 and 2019–2020 • 2ND PLACE COLOR GUARD SCORE AT FMBC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019–2020 • BEST COLOR GUARD AWARD AT FMBC REGIONAL COMPETITIONS 2014–2019 • TOP THREE FINISH AT FFCC WINTER COLOR GUARD COMPETITIONS 2020
MS. TAYLOR FRY FINE ARTS ASSISTANT
EMAIL fry.taylor@cchs.us
DEGREE
Bachelor in Journalism; Minor in Graphic Design Palm Beach Atlantic University
BIO
During Taylor’s time at Palm Beach Atlantic she worked as the Editor-in-Chief for the student publication. Her responsibilities included managing a team of 20 reporters and overseeing every area of the publication (website, print, video and social media). Additionally, she was an intern and employed by PBA’s marketing department. In this role she wrote articles and photographed various events. Ms. Fry has been photographer for many years and she is very passionate about all areas of fine arts
SCRIPTURE
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6–8. ‘This passage means a lot to me because it shows that even though we are all imperfect and powerless, Christ chose to love us and die for us. Even when people hurt us, we should have this mindset as we go through life. We should always choose love.’”
RUACH GALLERY
RUACH GALLERY is a 1000 sq. ft. space located on the third floor of Calvary Christian High School. The gallery exists for students to learn valuable lessons through exhibiting their work and hosting guest artist exhibitions. Ruach Gallery serves the community by offering local, emerging, and established artists a place to exhibit. Ruach, a dynamic Hebrew word, literally means spirit, wind or breath as it relates to the Creator God who powerfully and actively filled all living creatures with His breath of life. Ruach does not exist outside of God. It is our desire to honor and please the Creator through our own creations. It is the Ruach that enables us to participate in that creative process. This gallery shows artwork created through Ruach to honor our Creator God.
The mission of the Fine Arts Department at Calvary Christian High School is to provide a challenging college preparatory fine arts education that inspires and equips students to become lifelong practitioners and patrons of the arts, rooted in a Christian worldview.
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