This year, for the first time, Byron Center Christian School (BCCS) is offering orchestra as an option in our music program. We currently have 21 brave 5th and 6th graders in our orchestra which includes 12 violins, 2 violas, 6 cellos and 1 bass. Director Ashley Kooistra stated that “It's a blessing for BCCS to finally have an orchestra program alongside band and choir.” The goals of the BCCS orchestra program are to ensure students grow as musicians and as children of God, and build community by sharing the joy of music with others.
Our orchestra performed in the 5th and 6th Grade Christmas Concert and will perform for Grandparents’/Special Friends’ Day. They will also have the opportunity to perform side-by-side with the South Christian High School orchestra, an experience we hope will build community between schools and allow students to witness what they will be capable of in a few short years.
Miss Kooistra also commented, “It touches my heart how excited and enthusiastic these kids are about orchestra, and I'm excited I get to share my love of orchestra with them. It's evident that these students are going to set a strong foundation for the BCCS orchestra program. Some are already teaching their younger siblings how to play their instruments! I can't wait to see what God has in store for our orchestra program, and how He will use it for His glory.”
We eagerly anticipate seeing how this new program will grow and impact our students and our school!