Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of a Future Middle School Musician:
The Parkland Middle Schools are excited to inform you of the many musical opportunities that are offered to your child. Students may participate in any one or a combination of the following Performing Music ensembles: Band, Chorus, and/or String Orchestra. Parkland School District allows students in performing ensembles to be exempt from General Music.
The Parkland Middle Schools EXPLORATORY SUBJECTS (Art, Technical Education, Family and Consumer Science, and MUSIC) operate on a six marking period schedule. Students choosing a Performing Music will meet daily as a class during marking periods two and five. These two marking periods will coincide with the Winter and Spring concerts. Students who select a Performing Music Ensemble must remain in the group for both marking periods. A limited number of after school rehearsals will be scheduled since the entire ensemble cannot meet together during the school day. Beginning instrumental students MUST contact the music department prior to signing up for a performance ensemble (Band/Orchestra.) A section is provided at the end of the form.
6th Grade is the perfect opportunity to continue playing an instrument and/or singing. Students who select General Music in lieu of performing will meet as a class for one marking period. This is an academic class with homework, assignments, and projects. All students will receive a letter grade on their report card regardless of the music option they choose. Please select the appropriate option by MAY 16.
We look forward to working with your child and hope that they continue perfecting their musical talents at Orefield and Springhouse Middle Schools!
6th Grade Music Course Information 2025-2026
OMS Registration FORM (Ironton, Kernsville, Kratzer, Schnecksville)
SMS Registration FORM (Cetronia, Fogelsville, Jaindl, Parkway Manor, Veterans Memorial)
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Erich T. Joella, Assistant to the Director Of Visual and Performing Arts
Parkland School District-Orefield Middle School
2675 Route 309 Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5900 Extension 61170
(610) 351-5799 fax
Website: https://sites.google.com/parklandsd.net/orefield-middle-school-music/home
Should you have any questions about the 6th grade music program please contact:
Orefield Middle School:
Chorus/
Gen Music Mr. Joella joellae@parklandsd.net 610-351-5900 ext 61170
Orchestra Ms. Brown brownc@parklandsd.net 610-351-5900 ext 61172
Band Mr. Zimmer zimmerp@parklandsd.net 610-351-5900 ext 61176
Springhouse Middle School:
Chorus/
Gen Music Mrs. Silver silvere@parklandsd.net 610-351-5900 ext 66128
Orchestra Miss Budlong budlonga@parklandsd.net 610-351-5900 ext 66134
Band Mr. Barz barzc@parklandsd.net 610-351-5900 ext 65139