Parkside Elementary Music Class

We had a special day in 3rd grade today as we welcomed ISU Music Professor Dr. Lewis! She shared not only her musical talents on the viola with us, she read us a story and helped connect the emotions of the characters to the music she was plaoying!

Thank you Dr. Lee!

We’ve spent time in music class learning about DRUMLINES this month!

Mr. Beirne had a nice surprise this weekend and got to see Chicago Bears Drumline!

Check them out!

The Drumline for the Chicago Bears plays a surprise concert! The Chicago Bears Drumline plays a mini concert at a restaurant during a football game!Watch their drumsticks and how well they play together! Which instrume...

We were fortunate again to host a visit by the fabulous Illinois State University String Project last week! The String Project is a program through ISU that teaches students 3rd grade and older to play a string instrument. Get your student an early start on playing an instrument!

Informational meeting TONIGHT at ISU's Cook Hall. Try instruments, meet the teachers, and see whats in store!

Families of 3rd and 4th grade students- get a head start on learning an instrument with the Illinois State University String Project!
Fall Info Night is Tuesday, September 10th at 6:30 PM in Cook Hall room 308. Come and try out instruments while you learn about our award-winning program!

WOW what a great few days of performance! It may be summer, but Parkside’s Penguins are still out singing, dancing, acting, and making people smile!

Congrats to all who performed with ISU String Project, Community Players Theatre, Music Connections Foundation, and the Town of Normal theater camp!

WOW! Special thanks to the always awesome Parkside JHS Bands for the special concert today at Parkside Elementary School!

We loved seeing all the former Parkside Penguins rocking out on some smokin jazz. Thanks to Mr. Archer and the band, and special thanks to Mrs. Bolton on her retirement!

4th grade families!

This is the culminating event in our instrument unit. Your student has the opportunity to come in and try up to four different instruments before deciding whether to join orchestra or band in fifth grade.

The event is free and open to all fourth grade students in Unit 5. We’d love to see every student attend this event and play an instrument next year.

Hope to see you there!