Arts at CAK

As Olivia Bullock steps into her new role as Fine Arts Department Chair at Christian Academy of Knoxville, her passion for the arts and commitment to her students are evident. "This is my 5th year at CAK, and I am thrilled to be stepping into this additional role of Fine Arts Department Chair," she shares. Since coming to CAK, she has put her heart into her work, encouraging students to embrace their gifts.

Her vision as department chair is clear: "I aim to cultivate an arts program where students not only develop their talents but also use their gifts to honor God."

Olivia is eager to work with her fellow teachers to create an environment where students and faculty feel encouraged and supported. "My goal is to partner with each of my amazing colleagues to build a dynamic, supportive community where every student is empowered to explore their artistic potential and express their faith through creativity," she explains.

With her leadership and passion for the arts, Olivia is excited to guide CAK's fine arts program into a bright and creative future where faith and arts thrive side by side. In her new role, she will work with all three schools in visual and performing arts classes and activities.

We are incredibly proud of Cole & Cooper Speck for their outstanding work on their senior capstone project, The Warrior Film Fest! The project had two objectives: First, to provide an opportunity for students in the arts to compete and showcase their creativity. Second, to encourage people with little or no experience in filmmaking to give it a shot without worrying about their skill level.

Cole & Cooper organized an event where participants were invited to submit a three-minute short film of any genre. The films were evaluated based on criteria such as Best Sound Design, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Most Creative, The Audience Choice Award, and Best Motion Picture. The winner of Best Motion Picture received a cash prize of $250. The event was held at Central Cinemas Knoxville.

Well done, Warriors! #CAKHighSchool #WarriorNetwork

Don't miss your chance to see the Middle School Production of Mary Poppins, Jr.! With unforgettable songs, impressive choreography, and a talented cast, CAK's rendition of this cherished tale is set to entertain audiences and leave them humming along.

Performance Dates:
Thursday, November 2nd at 7 pm.
Friday, November 3rd at 7 pm
Saturday, November 4th at 3 pm and 7 pm 

Scan the QR code or visit https://www.cakwarriors.com/events/tickets to purchase your tickets.

The East Tennessee Band and Orchestra Association holds a Jr. Clinic Honor Band every year. Hundreds of students from East TN auditioned and CAK had four middle school students qualify based on their successful audition of scales, a prepared piece, and a sight reading piece!

Abel Wade placed in Bronze band on both Flute & Alto Saxophone
Leo Bae placed in Silver Band on Clarinet
Ellie Pitzer placed in Gold Band on Percussion
Judah Wade placed in Gold Band on Trumpet and French Horn (2nd highest trumpet score out of the entire organization)

Students spent the two-day clinic learning from renowned guest conductors and preparing a concert that they put on after only 12 total hours of rehearsals! Way to go, Warriors!

The annual Candlelight Christmas Dinner will take place on December 6, 2022, at 6:30 pm. This special night is filled with beautiful music from our high school concert choir and the Spirit of Praise Ensemble! Guests will also enjoy a candlelight dinner. Click HERE to get your tickets today!

Congratulations to the Junior Praise members who represented CAK so well at the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony on Wednesday, September 7th! Students had an early morning, leaving the Campus Center at 6:30 am. They were able to watch black hawk helicopters land and were greeted by military escorts at the Convention center. Students were able to meet and talk with a medal of honor recipient who lost a limb in the line of duty. They were also able to meet Mayor Jacobs and Representative Burchett. They performed the National Anthem and God Bless America for a full crowd of men and women. Well done, Warriors! We are so proud of you!

What comes to mind when you think of Christmas? For many of us, the birth of Jesus is the first image we see. We can easily imagine Mary holding her sweet baby Jesus with Joseph and the animals looking on. Years ago, CAK’s elementary students started a sweet tradition that is still going strong today - making their own nativity out of clay one piece each year!

Father and former “Pride of the Southland Band” member, Kyle Phillips, is happy that both of his children, Harrison (9th) and Monty (6th), are in Christian Academy of Knoxville’s band program. Harrison plays the trumpet in the high school band and Monty plays percussion in the middle school band.

This week, Ms. Seaver's 8th-grade art class used spray chalk to “graffiti” the blacktop. What a fun project that came out great!