Bear Creek instrumental program
Welcome to the Bear Creek Instrumental Music Program!
Students who are entering 4th grade have the opportunity to begin learning how to play an instrument. Our goal is to provide every student the opportunity to learn and develop the skills to play an instrument, read music, and perform with their classmates.
We believe every student should try an instrument at Bear Creek and gain a lifelong skill, passion, and/or career.
Please be sure to click through each page at the top as there is very important information throughout this site.
We look forward to meeting your child next year!
A welcome from our awesome administrators, Dr. Frank and Mr. Kingsborough!
Our Musical Mission:
Create a safe musical space to foster
HARDWORKING, RESPONSIBLE, and LIFEREADY
musicians who can use their skills and experiences to thrive in a global community
while remaining supporters of the music and the arts.
By committing to excellence we will create
superior ensembles who strive for
SUCCESS, FOCUS, and DEDICATION.
About the teachers:
Mrs. Elizabeth Peters is the band director at Bear Creek School. This is her 8th year teaching and 5th year at Bear Creek. She received her Bachelors of Music in Music Education from Elizabethtown College with a concentration in flute. She is currently studying for her Masters in Music Education from University of the Arts. Mrs. Peters currently plays bass and tenor sax in a jazz band. Mrs. Peters also coaches fitness classes in her spare time and enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 kitties!
Mr. Justin McLaughlin is the orchestra director at Bear Creek. The 2022/2023 school year will be his 7th year teaching in the Elizabethtown Area School District at Bear Creek. He received his Bachelors of Science in Music Education from Millersville University and is currently pursuing graduate degree in Music Education from University of the Arts. Mr. McLaughlin has worked with Music For Everyone, a non-profit organization which provides awareness and resources for music programs in public school districts in Lancaster County. Mr. McLaughlin loves spending time with his two dogs, Bear and Toby!
We hope to see your child next year in our instrumental program. Please click through the website to learn more about why music education is so important, what instruments we offer, how to choose/rent, and how to officially sign up.