Calvary

Christian High School

Inspiring Excellence: Mind, Body, and Spirit

Choral Program

The Choral program at Calvary Christian High School provides a comprehensive, Christian vocal music education for all students that equips them to become effective producers of vocal music in our society. Designed to meet each student’s individual learning needs, the program has two classes: Beginning Choir and Calvary Choir. Both classes perform at various events during the year: at concerts, school events, and community outreach performances. Throughout the year, students are selected to participate in smaller vocal ensembles and solo performances, and are offered extracurricular vocal music opportunities such as FVA Solo & Ensemble, and All-State auditions. The Choral program operates within the larger realm of the Fine Arts Department, and frequently collaborates with other classes at our school, such as the Concert Band, Drama program, and the Praise and Worship Band.

Choral Courses

Calvary Choir
Beginning Choir

Accomplishments

Calvary’s Choral Program balances rigor and service by receiving critical praise in regional festivals and competitions while also serving in the surrounding community. The program routinely participates in the Disney Candlelight Processional in Orlando, FL. Other recent accomplishments include:

2024

6 students selected to an FMEA All-State Choir
“Critic’s Choice” Designation with Superior Rating at FVA District 9 Choral MPA; qualified for state MPA
Warrior Voices selected to perform National Anthem for Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field

2023

4 students selected to an FMEA All-State Choir
“Critic’s Choice” Designation with Superior Rating at FVA District 9 Choral MPA; qualified for State MPA
Superior Rating at FVA State Choral MPA
Warrior Voices selected to perform National Anthem for Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field

2022

3 students selected to an FMEA All-State Choir
Straight Superior Rating at FVA District 9 Choral MPA; qualified for State MPA
Straight Superior Rating at FVA State Choral MPA
Warrior Voices selected to perform National Anthem for Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field

2021

2 students selected to an FMEA All-State Choir
Warrior Voices selected to perform National Anthem for Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field
Multiple students earned Superior ratings at FVA Solo & Ensemble.

Choral Program Videos

Click here for videos from our Choral Program.

The Next Level

Graduates of the Choral Program have gone on to pursue music degrees at The University Of Miami's Frost School of Music, Vanderbilt University, Montclaire State University, Oklahoma City University, and Liberty University, among others

Mr. Brandon Martell
Choral Director

Degrees

Bachelor of Music, Music Education
Bachelor of Music, Applied Music
Performer’s Certificate Eastman School of Music

Bio

Mr. Martell is a well-rounded musician who is skilled in the arts of music performance, music composition, music arranging, and music pedagogy. He performs professionally as a member of The Dickens Carolers, and has performed with The Florida Orchestra. Mr. Martell is a published composer through Excelcia Music Publishing Company. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by numerous high school and college ensembles, including ensembles at the University of South Florida and the Eastman School of Music. As a music pedagogue, his appointments have included positions at the Salvation Army, Eastman Community Music School, Clearwater Christian College, and Calvary Christian High School.

Scripture

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV)