At Real Life Christian Academy, we believe the performing arts are essential to nurturing creativity, building confidence, and fostering personal growth. Our vibrant arts program serves students from preschool through 12th grade, providing opportunities to explore their God-given talents in theater, music, dance, and more. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated band and chorus room and three performing arts venues, students are equipped to express themselves creatively and develop skills that inspire both personal and spiritual growth. At RLCA, the arts uplift the spirit, ignite imagination, and play a vital role in shaping well-rounded, confident individuals.
As members of RLCA’s Choir, students master the fundamentals of singing, including breath support, intonation, tone production, and music reading. In the fall semester, the choir embraces a classical repertoire, with notable performances alongside Johnson University Florida and at EPCOT’s annual Candlelight Processional.
During the spring semester, students shift to a pop-style focus, incorporating elements of show choir and musical theater. Choir members participate in 3-5 major concerts and events annually, gaining invaluable performance experience.
Vocal Ensemble
As a part of our Choir, the students will learn and strengthen basic elements of singing, such as breath support, intonation, tone production, music reading, and more. As an ensemble we spend the first semester on a more classical approach to voice, in recent years being invited to perform alongside Johnson University Florida, and as a part of EPCOT’s annual Candlelight Processional.
During the Spring Semester, we take a more pop style approach, incorporating elements of show choir and musical theatre. As a part of our vocal ensemble, students perform in 3-5 large scale concerts or events throughout the school year.”
Raptor Regiment & Drumline
All students enrolled in Band participate in our Marching Band (the Raptor Regiment) and Drumline. We host a required Band Camp in the week before school starts, to begin Drill and Music Rehearsals. Our Raptor Regiment & Drumline support the football team at all home games in the Fall as well as pep rallies and special events.
Concert Band
Students enrolled in Band will learn a wind AND percussion instrument. As a part of this ensemble, students learn music in the pop and classical symphonic style. We perform at 3-5 additional concerts and events throughout the year.
Jazz Ensemble
In the Spring, we add instruction in Jazz to add a lighter fare to our Spring performances. All students in Band learn the Marching, Concert, and Jazz styles of playing an instrument.
Course
Students will combine elements of Theatre History, Acting Skills, Scene Design, and Theatrical Careers with performance opportunities throughout the course. Students will present monologues and partner scenes in class, practice improvisation, and rehearse for two large-scale productions, one per semester
Mystery Theatre
In the Fall we present an annual Mystery Theatre Performance as a catered Dessert event in the evening. These typically allow for some audience participation and varying degrees of improvisation, as well as putting our students at the helm for technical support through lighting, sound effects, filming, and stage management.
Raptor Shakes
In the Spring, we perform as the Raptor Shakes Stunt Crew, as a part of our larger school-wide Renaissance Festival. In this performance, the students perform scenes from various Shakespearean works that include some fist or sword fights. Following the scene, the actors will invite members of the audience to learn a safe stunt fight routine.
Broadway Junior
Each year we present a large scale Broadway Junior musical production. The cast is made up of students in grades 4-8 and is open casting. All students are given a role, but an audition is required for placement. This production is led by a team of student directors in grades 9-12. These students must pass a rigorous application and interview process, and work closely with the faculty director throughout the production.
Broadway Musical
This is an auditioned cast performance of a large scale, full length musical, and is open to students in grades 6-12. While students must pass a vocal and reading audition to get a role, additional opportunities exist in lighting, stage crew, orchestra musicians, and ushering.”
Our Lower School Music program introduces young students to the joy of music through engaging weekly classes. Students learn music reading, singing, movement, and performance skills while playing classroom instruments. Through fun and interactive lessons, we foster a lifelong love for the arts and help students build a strong foundation for future creative exploration.
Discover how RLCA’s Performing Arts programs can unlock your child’s potential and inspire a lifetime of creativity.