Guitar + Worship

The Beginning Guitar Ensemble performs Izika Zumba, arranged by Chris Lee,                                        at the Carowinds Festival of Music. March 2023.

National Recognition

Students in grades 9-12 may enroll in a nationally-recognized Guitar or Worship course to fulfill their Fine Arts graduation requirements. Praised by the National Association for Music Education, the Ben Lippen Guitar + Worship Program includes Beginning Guitar, Advanced Guitar, Worship Arts, and the Honors Bluegrass Band. Students build skills in a specific instrument, while growing in teamwork and real-world performance opportunities.

Additionally, students in Worship Arts study extensive theological content and sharpen their skills to lead worship in their communities and churches. Students perform at multiple events, including the High School Christmas Concert, the Carowinds Festival High School Guitar of Music, the SCISA Music Festival, the High School Spring Concert, Bill’s Pickin’Parlor, and multiple chapel services.