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Band

Band is for students in grade 4 and 5.  Band instruments include: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone and Percussion (drums and xylophone).  Registration for the band program starts at the beginning of the school year and runs to Sept 25th.   The band performs in many concerts during the school year for the public and for the students at school.  Families must provide an instrument for their child to participate. 

Returning band student information

Band Enrollment Information

New student enrollment for the band program is now open.  All students in grades 4 and 5 are eligible for the band program. 

Enrollment will close on Sept 25th

  • the school does not provide instruments - please see music store websites for instrument rental options
  • students are able to test out instruments during the school day to help them choose the right instrument for them
  • students must maintain good grades and behavior to continue to participate in the program once enrolled. 

Beginner Instrument Enrollment Meeting

Please join us on Sept 4th at 6:30 pm in the PHES Cafeteria if you are interested in signing your child up to play an instrument this year in the band or orchestra. We will discuss details of the instrument program, materials needed and  how to get and instrument at the meeting.  You will also have an opportunity to enroll your child at the meeting!!

Sept 4th      6:30 pm       PHES Cafeteria

Enrollment Information

Music Store Websites

Instrument Videos

Teacher Contact Information

Mrs. Jodie Burd has been teaching instrumental music in the Penn Hills School District for the last 24 years.  She is a graduate on Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelors of Science in music education.  

Contact Mrs. Burd with any questions or concerns: jburd@phsd.org

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