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The Fine Arts are an integral part of the education at Metro Christian Academy. Having some of the most highly recognized programs in the area, our students have received state acclaim and recognition in band, orchestra, choir, and drama. Our Visual Arts students have received recognition in the Young Talent of Oklahoma Top Portfolios and received numerous Scholastics National and Regional awards.
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Visual Arts Programs |
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High School Art students study drawing, painting, ceramics, design, photography, and sculpture. For advanced art students, MCA offers AP Studio Art, where students produce college level works that are nationally adjudicated. MCA's student artwork is on permanent display in museums, the U.S. capitol, and appears annually in local museums and coffee shops.
Middle School Art explores a wide variety of mediums that incorporate art history and fundamental art concepts. Students participate in local, state and national competitions.
Elementary students participate in art beginning in pre-school through 5th grade. The elementary program sets the foundation for secondary visual art programs. |
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Vocal Music |
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The Concert Choirs are groups of 6th-12th grade students that perform at numerous functions, including the Christmas Concert, Chapels, various contests, festivals, and the MCA graduation. In recent years, the Choir has performed at such nationally known locations as Disney World and Carnegie Hall. The choir sings classical, sacred, pop, and seasonal arrangements and often incorporates choreography into their performances.
All Elementary students participate in music, including musical productions at all grade levels. This early training prepares student for secondary level vocal music. In addition to grade level productions, many elementary students participate in the all school musical held each spring. |
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Speech, Debate, & Drama |
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Speech, Debate, and Drama cover a range of platforms. Areas of study include voice, acting, study of movement, characterization, improvisation, theatrical conventions, theatrical production, dramatic and literary genres, as well as careers in theatre.
The Theatre Arts department produces a major all - school musical each spring, incorporating students of all ages, often involving as many as 100 students. The entire production is done by students; including cast and crew (stage management, sound, lighting, and videography technicians). Past productions include The Sound of Music, The King and I, Wizard of Oz, The Music Man, as well as Bye Bye Birdie, Seussical the Musical, Beauty and The Beast, and AIDA. |
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Instrumental Music |
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The high school band becomes a pep band for football games and pep assemblies, learning a wide variety of music to cheer our teams on to victory. They also serve as a concert band performing at several musical events throughout the year. The high school band has traveled to Branson, Kansas City, and Hollywood, CA. |
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Winter Guard |
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Winter Guard, new to MCA in 2009, is a combination of dance and equipment work set to music. The group develops a three to four minute performance set to music showcasing the precision work with equipment such as flags, rifles, and sabers, as well as body movement and dance. Competitions are usually held indoors during winter and early spring. |
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