Mrs. Baker

NAME: Mrs. Hollie Baker

SCHOOL: Dallas Middle School

CLASS: Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Chorus 

CLUBS: Select Chorus, String Ensemble, Drama Club, Stage Crew

SCHOOL PHONE: (570)674-7243

Email: hbaker@ d s d h s . c om 

About Me!

I grew up in Plains Township, not too far from Dallas.   I went to G.A.R. High School, where I was involved in music, sports, and the community.  Along with singing, I play the piano, violin, and flute.  I graduated from Susquehanna University, where I received a Bachelor of Music Education degree and also Wilkes University with a Master's of Education in Educational Strategies.  I also hold a second master's degrees in Vocal Performance from Temple University. I also hold an Administrative Certification through Delaware Valley College.  

A huge part of my life is singing and playing the piano! I've performed professionally in Philadelphia, New York City, and Princeton.  In my spare time, I am actively involved at Ovation Playhouse in Wilkes-Barre, Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, The Grove Theatre in Nuangola, The Music Box Theatre in Swoyersville, and KISS Theatre Co in Wilkes-Barre as well. I music direct shows and perform.  

I currently live in Plains Twp. with my husband, Dave, our 4-year-old daughter Cecilia and our new puppy, Jessie! Dave is a speech-language pathologist for Nanticoke SD and Cici will start a Pre-K this year. Our entire family loves the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. We are HUGE Penn State fans as well. Our favorite vacation spot is Disney World!

Mission For The Class

Students will be able to...

1. Sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. 

2. Read and notate music. 

3. Listen to, analyze, and describe music. 

4. Evaluate music and music performances. 

5. Understand relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines 

outside the arts. 

6. Understand music in relation to history and culture.