St. John's Lutheran School has a rich history of supporting the arts. Students have the opportunity to express their own creativity through daily activities in their respective classrooms, various vocal and instrumental music ensembles, and visual arts.

Students have the opportunity to participate in an all encompassing general music program beginning as young as Kindergarten. Each student's musical potential will be fully realized as they learn about rhythm, pitch, musical expression, and so much more. 

St. John's offers an excellent instrumental music education. Students can begin instrumental music as young as third grade. We offer a variety of rehearsals and meeting times from early morning, to pull-out classes, to afternoon rehearsals. Students will have the opportunity to perform in scheduled concerts at St. John's, within the community, and in festivals, parades and competitions outside of Bakersfield.

Current instrumental ensemble offerings include:

• Beginning Band
• Intermediate Band
• Advanced Band
• Jazz Band
• Beginning Strings
• Advanced Strings
• Handbells 
• Chamber Music

Drawing upon the lessons learned in General Music, students will continue to expand their musical abilities through Vocal Music at St. John's. Students in 4th and 5th grades will be studying to eventually join the Saint Singers, our premier vocal ensemble. Students will learn to be competent in solfege, expressive musical phrasing, intonation, and performance.

Current vocal ensemble offerings include:

• Saint Singers
• 3rd and 4th grade Choir
• 5th and 6th grade Choir