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Elementary Music

All students in grade K-5 have music class once a cycle.  Students participate in singing, movement, instrument playing and composition.  Students learn to express themselves through experiencing, making, and creating music.  

Students in Grades 3,4 and 5 have the opportunity to participate in the Instrumental and Vocal music ensembles.  Please see the band, orchestra, or chorus page for details on those programs.

K-2

Mallory Grantz

3-5

Ashley Bodnar

Band/Chorus/Orchestra

Jodie Burd

River City Brass Education Program

The RCB School of Brass, a two-semester extracurricular program designed by River City Brass in partnership with the Penn Hills School District. These classes are for students from Kindergarten through High School.

The Mini-Kids program is available to students in grades K-3.

The Junior Brass Band, program is available to students in grades 4-7.

The Youth Brass Band, Percussion & Woodwinds, program is available to students in grades 8 - 12.

Click here for more information and to register.  

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