Panther Valley School District

Music Department

 

"Music is exciting. It is thrilling to be sitting in a group of musicians playing (more or less) the same piece of music. You are part of a great, powerful, vibrant entity. And nothing beats the feeling you get when you've practiced a difficult section over and over and finally get it right, (yes even on the wood block.) Music is important. It says things your heart can't say any other way, and in a language everyone speaks. Music crosses borders, turns smiles into frowns, and vice versa. These observations are shared with a hope: that, when schools cut back on music classes, they really think about what they're doing - and don't take music for granted."
- Dan Rather - CBS News

 

 

Karen Grebousky, Elementary Instrumental Music

Miriam Hoffer, Elementary General/Vocal Music

Joseph Ogozalek, Middle School Instrumental Music

Thomas Lawler, High School Instrumental Music

Mariann Cutler, High School Band Front Advisor

 

 

 

 

 

Please follow the below links to find current information about our classes and ensembles.

 

 

Panther Valley High School Band Boosters Association

Meetings are held every third Thursday @ 7:00 PM in the PVHS Band Room

Mission Statement:

 

2007-08 Band Booster Officers

Diane Wagner, President

Heather Wagner, Vice President

Helen Applegate, Treasurer

Sue Heckman, Secretary

John Heckman, Business Manager

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsbandboosters.html

 

 

Grades 5, 6, 7, 8

 

PVMS Junior Band

Director: Mr. Joseph Ogozalek

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvmsjuniorband.html

 

 

 

 

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

 

MUS1A Band-.5 credit Fall semester 6 days per cycle

Prerequisite: MUS4 or MUS5 A/B Beginning Instrumental Class/Percussion Class or two years in the PVMS Junior Band. Enrollment in marching and concert band. Pre-scheduled rehearsals begin with summer band camp (July-August). Students will perform in local and regional parades, at home and away varsity football games, and a formal winter concert. After school rehearsals on TUE & THUR 2:10-3:15 PM are also required.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsband.html

 

 

MUS1B Band/Jazz Ensemble-.5 credit Spring semester 6 days per cycle

Prerequisite: MUS1A Band, MUS7A/B Beginning Instrumental Class, MUS8A/B Percussion Class and/or two years in the PVMS Junior Band. Enrollment in marching and concert band. Students will perform in local and regional parades, and formal spring concerts. Limited after school rehearsals on TUE & THUR 2:10-3:15 PM are also required.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsjazzensemble.html

 

MUS3A American Music- .5 credit- Fall semester-6 days per cycle

No prerequisite. Students will survey the growth and development of the fine arts in America from the late 1800 to present.

 

MUS3B Music Theory-. 5 credit-Spring semester- 6 days per cycle.

Prerequisite: MUS3A American Music, and/or other MUS1-6 course.

This course is designed to give students a broader understanding of the musical world through the study of musical notation, composition, song writing, and history.

 

MUS3C Sound Engineering-.5 credit-Fall semester-6 days per cycle

Prerequisite: Any MUS1-6 course

This course is designed to give students a broader understanding of acoustics, sound engineering, sound reinforcement and recording, and basic stage crew practices. This course allows for possible graduation project hours as a productive and active member of the PVHS Stage Crew.

 

MUS3D Music Business-.5 credits-Spring semester-6 days per cycle

Prerequisite: Any MUS1-6 course

Students will explore a variety of business aspects and careers in the broad field of music, including, but not limited, performing, recording, teaching, management, and retail.

 

MUS4A Beginning Wind Instrument -.5 credit-Fall semester-6 days per cycle

No prerequisite

Students will learn the basic techniques necessary to play a wind instrument of their choice.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsband.html

 

MUS4B Beginning Wind Instrument -.5 credits-Spring semester-6 days per cycle

Prerequisite: MUS4A or prior experience in the PVMS Junior Band

Students will learn the basic techniques necessary to play a wind instrument of their choice. Possible enrollment in the Concert Band.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsband.html

 

 

 

MUS5A Percussion Class I  -.5 credit-Fall semester-6 days per cycle

No Prerequisite.

Students will learn the basic techniques necessary to play a variety of percussion ensemble instruments, including, but not limited to, snare drum, cymbals, muti-percussion, drum set, tympani, and mallet percussion.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhspercussionclass.html

 

MUS5B Percussion Class II -.5 credit- Spring semester-6 days per cycle

Prerequisite: MUS1A/B Band and/or MUS5A Percussion Class I

Students will learn the intermediate to advanced techniques necessary to play a variety of percussion ensemble instruments, including, but not limited to, snare drum, cymbals, muti-percussion, drum set, tympani, and mallet percussion. Performances may include Culture Fest and formal spring concerts

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhspercussionclass.html

 

MUS6A Guitar Class I -.5 credit-Fall semester-6 days per cycle

No Prerequisite.

Students will learn the basic techniques necessary to play acoustic guitar. This course is designed for beginners who have limited music reading and guitar playing ability. Students must provide their own six-string acoustic guitar and playing materials (neck strap, picks, tuner, etc.) Enrollment is limited to 12 students per two sections.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsguitarclass.html

 

MUS6B Guitar II-.5 credit Spring semester-6 days per cycle

Prerequisite: MUS6A Guitar Class I or by audition.

Students will continue the basic techniques necessary to play folk, rock, classical, and jazz guitar. This course is designed for students who have moderate to advanced ability to read and write music and guitar technique. Possible spring concert performances.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsguitarclass.html

 

MUS6C Guitar III/IV-.5 credit Fall semester -6 days per cycle

Prerequisite: MUS6B Guitar Class II or by audition.

Students will continue the basic techniques necessary to play folk, rock, classical, and jazz guitar. This course is designed for students who have moderate to advanced ability to read and write music and guitar technique. Possible fall/spring concert performances.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsguitarclass.html

 

MUS6DGuitar III/IV-.5 credit Spring semester-6 days per cycle

Prerequisite: MUS6C Guitar Class II or by audition.

Students will continue the basic techniques necessary to play folk, rock, classical, and jazz guitar. This course is designed for students who have moderate to advanced ability to read and write music and guitar technique. Possible fall/spring concert performances.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsguitarclass.html

 

 

PVHS Band Front:

Please take MUS1A Band-.5 credit Fall semester 6 days per cycle For credit.

http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhsbandfront.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Band/Chorus

(PMEA Dist 10) PMEA is an affiliate of Music Educators National Conference (MENC)

MENC: The National Association for Music Education
Mission Statement

PREAMBLE

Music allows us to celebrate and preserve our cultural heritages, and also to explore the realms of expression, imagination, and creation resulting in new knowledge. Therefore, every individual should be guaranteed the opportunity to learn music and to share in musical experiences.

MENC's MISSION

The mission of MENC: The National Association for Music Education is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all.

PMEA District 10 Calendar for District Band/Chorus/Orchestra

2007

October
22 - District Chorus Auditions - Parkland HS
December
1 - District Band/Orchestra Auditions - Parkland HS

2008

January
10-12 - District band festival
24-26 - District orchestra festival

February
7-9 - District chorus festival
21-23 - Region band festival
29 - Intermediate Songfest - Twin Valley HS (snow date March 7)

March
6-8 - Region orchestra festival
27-29 - Region chorus festival

April
16-19 - PMEA conference - Hershey PA

For more information about District 10 auditions, follow the below link:

http://www.pmeadistrict10.org/files/main.htm

 

 

 

 

Careers In Music

http://www.menc.org/industry/job/careers/careers.html

 

College Music Major Audition Information

http://www.menc.org/networks/collegiate/NailThatAudition.html

 

The Support Music Knowledge Base is an interactive tool that provides specific facts regarding budget, facilities, time and mandate issues, along with information regarding social and inherent values in music education.

 

"In every successful business...there is one budget line that never gets cut. It's called 'Product Development' - and it's the key to any company's future growth. Music education is critical to the product development of this nation's most important resource - our children."
- John Sykes - President, VHI

 

"Should we not be putting all our emphasis on reading, writing and math? The 'back-to-basics curricula,' while it has merit, ignores the most urgent void in our present system - absence of self-discipline. The arts, inspiring - indeed requiring - self-discipline, may be more 'basic' to our nation survival than traditional credit courses. Presently, we are spending 29 ties more on science than on the arts, and the result so far is worldwide intellectual embarrassment."
- Paul Harvey - syndicated radio show host

 

"It is our job, as parents, educators, and friends, to see that our young people have the opportunity to attain the thorough education that will prepare them for the future. Much of that education takes place in the classroom. We must encourage our youngsters in such pursuits as music education. In addition to learning the valuable lesson that it takes hard work to achieve success, no matter what the arena, music education can provide students with a strong sense of determination, improved communication skills, and a host of other qualities essential for successful living."
- Edward H. Rensi - President and Chief Operation Officer, U.S.A. McDonald's Corporation.

 

"A grounding in the arts will help our children to see; to bring a uniquely human perspective to science and technology. In short, it will help them as they grow smarter to also grow wiser."
- Robert E. Allen - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AT & T Corporation

 

"During the Gulf War, the few opportunities I had for relaxation I always listened to music, and it brought me great peace of mind. I have shared my love of music with people throughout this world, while listening to the drums and special instruments of the Far East, Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Far North, and all of this started with the music appreciation course that I was taught in a third-grade elementary class in Princeton, New Jersey. What a tragedy it would be if we lived in a world where music was not taught to children."
- General H. Norman Schwarzkopf – Retired, US Army

www.supportmusic.com

 

 

 

 

 

Website updated: 6/5/2007 2:11:51 PM

This site is maintained by Mr. Lawler and Mrs. Fisher, PVSD

tlawler@ptd.net