First Week of School 2011-2012

Seventh Grade Music - Students will discuss parts of music. We will create rhythms and perform them in groups and individually. We will listen to rhythms and chart what we hear in the appropriate grid.

Friday - We will have a two part test - written assessment on the parts of music. Performance assessment on rhythms.

Eighth Grade Music - Students will discuss the Four Styles of music we will be featuring this year. Students will begin with Calypso music. We will be learning and singing The Banana Boat song. We will be learning and performing calypso rhythms.

Friday - Students will have a calypso rhythm assessment.

Chorus Class - Students will begin with vocal warm-ups. Students will begin learning the county chorus audition piece. Students learn breathing/singing techniques that will be needed for the year. We will also be discussing their role as a leaders in the choral program.

Frozen February

Hi Gang - the Chorus and Band rehearsals have been very hit or miss with our cold weather. I hope all band students are spending time practicing. We need you to pull your own weight all the way to the concert date!

Third Grade Students all have their recorders - remember to practice every week and bring your recorders to class.

Sixth grade Students are in the middle of a dance unit! Keep up the good work!

Winter Happenings

We had a wonderful holiday concert this year. I am so proud of all the music department students.

Chorus and band will be working on their spring show.

The third grade students will be starting recorder in the end of January.

Christmas Time Is HERE (at least in the Music Department!!!!)

The Band, Chorus, and Music Classes are tirelessly working to put our Christmas Shows together!

The K-2 Program will be on December 13th at 9:30 AM in the H.S. auditorium.

The 3-6 Program will be on December 14th at9:30 AM in the H.S. auditorium.

The Band and Chorus will have their show on December 16th at 7:00 PM in the H.S. auditorium.

Other important dates:
December 15th is the Band Dress Rehearsal
December 16th is the Chorus Dress Rehearsal

Please come out and support the music department!!!!

The Band and Chorus are in full swing! We have the largest beginner band that anyone can remember!!!! The music program is growing and wonderful things are happening here at North Schuylkill!

Beginner Band Members - you have rehearsal every MONDAY
Advanced Band Members - you have rehearsal every WEDNESDAY

4th Grade Chorus - TUESDAY
5th and 6th Grade Chorus - THURSDAY


I have had a few 3rd graders ask about recorders. We will be starting them in January. Nothing to worry about now!

WELCOME BACK!!!

We are going to hit the ground running in the music department!!! Band and Chorus sign-ups are underway! All students in grades 4 - 6 are eligible to participate in these exciting programs!!!

Please see me for a sign-up paper.

Band Meet the Teacher and Music Representative night will be Tuesday, September 7th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Elementary Cafeteria. I look forward to meeting you there!

I look forward to starting this year and meeting all of my new and returning students in grades K-6.

Musically yours,
Mrs. Kline

Band and Chorus Concert

Our Spring Concert will be held on MAY 19, 2010 in the High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM.

Third grade is finished the recorder music! Time to learn about harmony and band instruments for next year.


Kindergarten and Sixth Grades will be working on music for their graduation ceremonies.

First, Second, and Fourth will be continuing with singing and utilizing classroom percussion.

Fifth grade will be writing a song that tells a story.