CELEBRATING CREATIVITY & EXCELLENCE IN THE FINE ARTS

At Emmanuel Christian Academy, the Fine Arts Department is a vibrant space where creativity and excellence come together to glorify God.

With opportunities spanning theatre, choir, orchestra, band, and visual arts, students discover and refine their talents under the guidance of dedicated faculty. From the earliest grades through high school, our program inspires a love of the arts, nurtures discipline and collaboration, and provides many wonderful opportunities for our students to shine on stage, in our halls and within the community.

The Fine Arts Department is a place where students discover their God-given creativity, develop resilience through practice, and bring joy to the Emmanuel community and beyond, where our students leave a legacy of excellence.

We invite you to explore upcoming performances, celebrate our recent achievements, and experience the beauty of our Emmanuel Fine Arts Department for yourself.


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THE HEART BEHIND THE ARTS

Our wonderfully dedicated Fine Arts educators pour into students artistically and spiritually, equipping them to pursue excellence while glorifying God through their gifts.

Mrs. Hannah Agee

Engaging students in theatre with energy, storytelling, and creativity.

Mrs. Amy Allen

Inspiring young musicians through Choir, Orchestra and Music Education.

Mr. Ed Dunlap

Bringing passion and excellence to Band and Instrumental performance

Mrs. Joanna McAdams

Nurturing a love for art and imagination in our elementary students.

Mrs. Maria Dysert

Guiding Junior High and High School students to express creativity through art.


PROGRAMS & ENSEMBLES

The Fine Arts Department encompasses a wide range of disciplines designed to help every student explore their creativity!

MUSIC: High School Band, Philharmonic Orchestra, Select Strings, Choir, Select Choir, Acapella Choir

THEATRE: Fall Plays, Spring Musicials, Summer Theatre Camps

VISUAL ARTS: Elementary through High School Arts, Fine Arts Expo


PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

Each year, students have multiple opportunities to perform and display their talents, from seasonal concerts and art expos to full-scale Broadway muscials.

Annual Highlights include:

  • Fall, Winter and Spring Concerts

  • Broadway at the Academy in the Spring

  • Fine Arts Expo

  • Taste of the Arts Evening

  • Fall Play, Winter Play and Spring Musical Productions

  • Summer Theatre Camps with student-led performances

upcoming performances:

  • Fall Play: 12 Angry Jurors with performances running September 26-27, 2025 (tickets on sale soon!)

  • High School Band, Orchestra & Choir Concert on October 8, 2025

  • 5th & 6th Grade Band & Orchestra Concert on October 29, 2025

  • Beginning Orchestra Concert on October 30, 2025

  • Band, Orchestra & Choir Concert on December 10, 2025.

We invite you to join us at an upcoming performance, follow along on our Fine Arts and Theatre Facebook pages below, and celebrate the gifts God has given our students through the arts!


achievements & recognition

Fine Arts Department is known for its excellence both on and off campus, and our students continually demonstrate discipline, creativity and teamwork - while having fun!

  • Select Choir: Grand Prize Winner of the Dayton Dragons National Anthem Tryouts

  • Recent Musical Productions:

    • 2025 - Anatasia

    • 2024 - The Sound of Music

    • 2023 - Beauty and the Beast

    • 2022 - The Little Mermaid

    • 2021 - Disney’s Aladdin

  • Theatre Plays:

    • 2025 - 12 Angry Jurors

    • 2024 - Murders in the Heir

    • 2023 - A Midsummer Night’s Dream