Fine Arts
Grade school is a great opportunity for students to experience different extra-curricular activities to learn fundamentals and discover individual talents. Divine Redeemer Lutheran School recognizes the importance of this and offers multiple activities that challenge students to excel in the area of Fine Arts. While other schools have had to cut programs such as these, Divine Redeemer recognizes that students are given different God-given talents that need to be nurtured. The DRLS Fine Arts program offers musicals, choirs, art classes, a band program, music classes, an art fair, even an eight drum drumline and more!
Art
Teacher: Mrs. Rachel Williams
Mrs. Williams is here to help your child grow in their God-given ability to create. Each child is born in the image of our creator God. Mrs. Williams firmly believes everyone is an artist. In her classroom students will have an opportunity to explore many different mediums. We explore painting, drawing, collage, clay, weaving and digital art to name a few. Through the process of creating Divine Redeemer students will use the elements of art to help them learn the principles of art. You can expect to find Mrs. Williams sharing a rich curriculum that highlights works by classical artists and from historical time periods as well as works by our modern artists and from current events. Children will be able to work individually and collaboratively in the art room. Mrs. Williams believes it is important for students to have a balance between defined goals and freestyle creations. The art room is a place to examine art through observation, ask questions, and share our process. Not only will students refine their own artistic abilities, they will learn to see art as a means to learn about others and express themselves.
A lot is happening in Mrs. Williams Art room. The process of doing the art is where the learning happens. Ask your children what artist they are focused on this month. Ask them to tell you all about their artwork. You will be surprised to here all the details.
Divine Redeemer is unique in that we have a ceramics kiln. Each year your child will explore clay! Also Mrs. Williams has her roots in video editing and graphic design. Middle school students will get the awesome experience of doing digital artwork and eventually the fundamentals of videography using Adobe Creative Cloud.
In the fall we have our big fundraiser for our clay and glazes. Your child will create a special Art to Remember artwork. This is a wonderful keepsake. We recommend purchasing your child’s artwork each year to always remember their beautiful designs.
The elementary school art room is a magical place and Mrs. Williams feels mighty blessed to inspire the imaginations of these Divine Redeemer students!
Music Classes
Teacher: Mrs. Vicki Beversdorf
Divine Redeemer's Musical Theory Program is thirty minutes per week for children in 3 Year Old Preschool through 4th Grade. Students are taught musical symbols, notes, note values, and solfege. Students are exposed to playing a variety of instrumentals including rhythm sticks, xylophones, drums, keyboards, and recorders. Each month different musicians and/or composers are presented and students learn the important contributions they have made. It is the intent of these hands-on music classes to bring music and music appreciation to every student!
Band Program
Instructor: Mrs. Erica Rosebrock
This program is offered through the Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee. Students are provided with excellent weekly individual instruction, weekly group rehearsal (Concert Band 6th - 8th Grade, Eagle Band- 5th Grade, Drumline 5th-8th Grade. Band is comprised of: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Optional participation in
Art Classes
Music Classes
Band Classes
Choir Teacher
Thunder Band at lake country Lutheran High School (evening rehearsals with students from other Lutheran grade schools, two performances per year) is available. No prior experience is necessary though the student must supply their own instrument. Program cost applies.
Drumline
Instructor: Mrs. Erica Rosebrock
This program is offered through the Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee. Students in grades 5th - 8th grade are eligible to participate and are provided with excellent individual instruction and group drum line experience. Drumline is composed of: snare drum, quad toms. bass drum and cymbals. Drummers will perform at Christmas concerts, Spring Concert, Pep Rallies, Solo/Ensemble Contest and more! No experience is required for this opportunity.
Voice Choirs
Sing to the Lord a New song!
Teacher: Mrs. Heidi Graf
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade has the opportunity to sing in a classroom choir. The goal of our choral program is to sing praises to God and give glory to the Lord. Through singing in Sunday morning church services and concerts/musicals during the school year, students can give praise to God with their voices. The singers learn good choral technique, music note reading, singing in harmony and musical interpretation. Many different styles and genres of music are explored with the goal of making singing in choir both fun and joyful.
Chapel Praise Band Director: Mrs. Karen Lippert The DR Chapel Praise Band includes vocalists, keyboard players, and drummers. Students will learn to lead fellow students in worship through speaking, singing, and playing. Once songs are learned, the Praise Band will perform their songs in Divine Redeemer's Wednesday morning chapel services, at concerts, and Grandparents' Day. Participation in this program is great preparation for the church's Youth Band which leads worship at DR's contemporary worship service.
Hand bells
Hand bells has been an option offered to students in previous school years. It is open to any student in 7th & 8th grade. Ringers work with five octaves of hand bells and chimes. The ability to already read music is a plus, but is not a requirement. Students entering with no prior music experience will be taught the skills needed- music reading and rhythm skills, along with learning to ring the bells. Ringers perform during chapel services and at concerts throughout the school year.
Praise Band
