Welcome!

"Music is a universal expression of the human spirit; a basic human need. It allows us to communicate our deepest ideas and feelings; to explore and preserve our cultural heritages; and to celebrate the realms of emotion, imagination, and creativity that result in new knowledge, skills, and understanding. Therefore, every individual should be guaranteed the opportunity to learn music and to share in musical experiences." (MENC’s Preamble from MENC Strategic Plan, November 3, 2007)
ELCO's Joshua Jeremiah nominated for 2010 Grammy Award! (See Choral Music Page)   ELCO Middle School Chorus November/December Newsletter (pdf)

Eastern Lebanon County
Middle School

Department of Music Homepage
This site is designed to inform parents and students
regarding the ELCO Middle School Music Classroom,
Performing Groups, Related Activities, and Events.
Please choose from the listing below:

Music Faculty / Classroom Music / Choral Music / Instrumental Music / Related Activities / Events

How does the ELCO Music Program compare with the
MENC Opportunity-to-Learn Standards
for Music Instruction?

(Click on the above link)

Please take a moment to read an important letter from
National Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan
August, 2009
(Click on the above link)

Please take time to watch this recent video posted by Chorus America about the importance of participation in the Choral Arts:

Listen to MENC Public Service Announcements concerning the importance of Music Education:

Joshua Redman - One of the great Jazz Saxophonists of our time!

Faith Hill - The legendary Country Music singer
Mark O'Connor - The great multi-genre violinist and composer

September, 2009
dsheaffer@elcosd.org