Band

Students play all types of music:  jazz, classical, big band era, and more.  Mr. Boyt works with students one on one and in large group settings. Students perform concerts in the winter and spring.  All are welcome.

Contact Mr. Boyt

Strings

Students continue what they have learned in beginning and intermediate strings.  This elective is advanced strings class, but new students can interview with Mrs. Tadena.  This class performs a Christmas concert and a spring concert.  

Contact Mrs. Tadena

Marimbas

Marimbas are a performing group, with membership based upon a selection process.  Students need to be able to play a steady beat, listen and focus carefully, practice self control with classroom behavior, stay current with other regular subjects, and love to be part of a team.  It is a fun group which works hard in rehearsal, and plays hard in performances.  Concordia Marimbas perform at school, for the Association churches which support our school and out in the public.

Contact Mrs. Schmidt

Choir

The Concordia Choir is made up enthusiastic singers in grades 6 through 8, many of whom have never sung before.  We have a good time singing while learning some basic music theory and good choral techniques, and then we have a chance to share it in performances at school concerts and at community churches.

Contact Mrs. Acuña

Drama

Drama Class provides an opportunity for students to explore creative drama techniques including role-play, pantomime, and improvisation. The class performs for the Concordia student body at least four times each year, including a drama competition in Portland, Oregon for the Lutheran Elementary School Tournament in February, and a big spring production for families at the end of the school year. This elective is open to 7^_th and 8^_th grades only, and class size is limited to 16 students who audition for a place in the class each fall.

Contact Mrs. Gibelyou

Art

Art Class offers a variety of different mediums and techniques for students to explore. They work on 2 and 3 dimensional projects such as sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, mosaics, and collage.  After learning some fundamental basics and developing strong drawing skills, students are encouraged to use their own creative ideas to complete original works of art.

Contact Mrs. Bowers

Ministry in Action

This class explores what it means to be a leader in our home, school, work place, church, and in our peer groups.  Most importantly, guided by the scriptures and Christian values, students will learn tools which will equip them to be servant-leaders in their daily lives.  As middle school students prepare for high school and college, many leadership opportunities will become available, and this class is designed to prepare them for those.  This class is truly meant for students who seek to obtain and grow in their leadership skills.

Contact Mr. Dressler

Life Skills

The class publishes a twelve-page newspaper each month for grades 6, 7, and 8. Students explore creative writing techniques and learn how to report news in an objective manner. They also have the opportunity to take pictures for their articles with digital cameras. Students need to have solid basic writing skills and self-motivation for this class, because the news never stops, and there is always a job to do! 

Contact Ms. Wildhirt

Yearbook

The yearbook class designs the layout and the theme of the yearbook. The students take pictures, write captions and stories to create a keepsake of the unique school year.

They are always in need of quality photos from parents. Please email them or give them in digital format to Mrs. Pariseau.

Contact Mrs. Pariseau

Study Hall

Study hall gives students the opportunity to have additional time to work on their homework at school.