Music

Musical expression is paradoxically one of the most natural, yet to some, intimidating human activities. Through competence comes confidence.

Breaking down barriers and helping all students gain a greater appreciation and love of music and music making is our mission.

At Lipscomb Academy, music is a door that can open your child’s eyes to the world around them, to see the world differently, to think creatively, or critically, to be part of a team and to solve problems or tackle challenges. Music can boost students’ achievement and innovative thinking, regardless of where their natural talents lie. No matter your child’s background, our goal is to teach students to enjoy and appreciate music and the act of creating music.

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Music Academy

Lipscomb Academy offers a convenient, on-site, private instruction option for parents looking for private instruction outside of the school day. Parents can schedule lessons with highly qualified adjunct staff through Lipscomb’s Music Academy.

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Music by School Level

Lower School

Beginning in the lower school grades all students are given an active hands-on experience that utilizes the voice, playing instruments, and movement as teaching tools. The music curriculum, using the Orff method and instruments, is designed to relate to other academic subject areas, helping your child to make connections between making music and other areas of study. 5th Grade is when students may begin the study of stringed instruments in the Orchestra class.

Middle School

As your children progress through middle school, they will enjoy more elective choices in the arts. Orchestra class begins in 5th grade; band begins in the 6th grade; and chorus is offered to every child in the middle school grade levels. In addition, students explore the arts through exploratory classes with guitar and keyboards, technology for music-making, and field trips to enhance their classroom instruction.

Upper School

High school-age teens have more opportunities to participate in music ensembles, including concert band, pep band, strings ensemble, and concert choruses. Through the academy’s partnership with Lipscomb University, advanced music students have the opportunity in their senior year to take University Music Fundamentals and Theory I just across campus at the university. University professors frequently engage with academy music faculty to provide your student with university-level musical instruction both in the classroom and in private lessons through the academy’s Music Academy. In addition to our own Acuff Chapel, ensembles perform in a variety of venues, both at the university and in the community (including the historic Ryman Auditorium, original home of the Grand Ole’ Opry).