Arts

The Arts

A PLACE TO

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  • CREATE

    The pursuit of the arts is essential to fostering a vibrant and healthy community. Our dedicated faculty combine passion, technical expertise, and mentorship to inspire and empower students  to explore and develop their artistic talents as a means of expressing their faith. Through both performing and visual arts, our faculty guide students in cultivating their creative voice, equipping them to make meaningful contributions that influence culture and society for Christ. By nurturing artistic excellence and spiritual growth, we aim to shape individuals who impact the world with beauty, purpose, and conviction.

Fine Arts Events

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Program Highlights

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  • Theatre

    2018: Meet Me in St. Louis
    • Best Show 
    • Best Ensemble
    • Best Set Design
    2019: West Side Story
    • Outstanding Dramatic Actor: Jack Roden
    • Outstanding Dramatic Actress: Lauren Boozer
    2020: Newsies
    • Outstanding Lead Actor: Jack Roden 
    • Outstanding Choreography
    2022: Crazy For You
    • Outstanding Musical 
    • Outstanding Choreography
    • Outstanding Technical Execution
    • Outstanding Set Design
    2023: Music Man
    • Outstanding Large Ensemble
    2024: Fiddler on the Roof
    • Best Choreography
    • Best Music Direction
    • Best Orchestra
    • Outstanding Supporting Actress: Sophia Taylor
    • Outstanding Vocalist: Jack Duroy
    • Outstanding Vocalist: RC Moore
    • Outstanding Dancer: Andrew Billingsley
    • Outstanding Dancer: Lovest Hogstrom
    • Outstanding Stage Manager: Mackenzie Gula
  • Choral Ensemble

    The Choral Ensemble is a highly selective group of 10th–12th grade singers who perform and compete nationwide.
    • 2025: Returning to Carnegie Hall to perform with Dr. Daniel Bara
    • 2024: WorldStrides National Choir Competition
      Chicago – Best in Class, Adjudicator’s Choice Award, & Top Ensemble Overall
    • 2023: WorldStrides National Choir Competition
      Seattle – Best in Class
    • 2022: Performed at Carnegie Hall with Eric Whitacre
  • Art

    • 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Key & Silver Key regional award: Naya Green, Class of '25
  • Band

    2020 All East Senior Clinic
    • Kyla Downs ('20) Oboe 
    • Robert Downs ('22) Euphonium 
     
    2023 Junior Clinic - Lower East Tennessee
    • Anderson Ivey ('29) Alto Saxophone
     
    2024 Junior Clinic - Lower East Tennessee
    • Joey McArdle ('28) Alto Saxophone 
    • Aaron Platt ('28) Tenor Saxophone

Fine Arts Staff

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  • Ray Padron

    Fine Art Department Head
    High School Art Teacher

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  • Christa Tahere

    Upper School Choral Director

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  • Kirk Ward

    Instrumental Music Program Director 

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  • Mia Baker

    High School Ceramics & Design

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  • Mary Catherine Schimpf

    Upper School Theatre Director

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  • Amy Sue Upton

    Fine Arts Coordinator, Theatre Production Mgr., Theatre Teacher

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  • Heath Austin

    Fine Art Manager 

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  • Josh Green

    Upper School Art Teacher

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  • David Macallister

    Upper School Industrial Arts

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  • Troy Gallagher

    Industrial Arts Paraprofessional 

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  • Deborah Boucher

    Lower School
    Art Teacher

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  • Wesley Heinecke

    Lower School
    Music Teacher

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  • Emma Pannkuk

    The Glenwood School
    Dance Teacher

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  • Caroline Stimart

    The Glenwood School
    Music Teacher

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  • Deborah Foster

    The Glenwood School 
    Art Teacher

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Fine Arts Friends

We are so thankful for our CCS Fine Arts Friends!

If you are interested in viewing our current Fine Arts Friends or becoming a partner, please click the link below for more information.
Fine Arts Friends