Glorifying God through music is important for every student at ICHS.  Students who attend Illiana should see the glory of God in the Arts as well as all other areas of the curriculum.  Students should see their talents as gifts of God, to be used for his glory, not just for entertainment, self-gratification, or any other reason.

 

The curriculum in the Choral Department is designed to help the students become the musicians God intends them to be.  Students will be given skills of musicianship, vocal technique, and interpretation to glorify God throughout their adult life. Although composers have intended specific ideas and expression through songs, students can also use the words and music to worship and express their own faith. Singing is in fact an activity that the Bible says they will do for eternity as an act of worship and an expression of their gratitude toward the Lord.

 

In the Choral Department, individual skills are augmented with group dynamics.  The choirs are specialized communities within the Christian academic community.  Students will be taught to have a responsible attitude toward other musicians, contributing their own talents to the good of the group.  This includes musicianship, behavior towards others, a sense of responsibility toward the group and its objectives, and faithful attendance at all concerts.