On Friday, November 3rd, the Penn Middle School’s 7th & 8th Grade Band visited Seton Hill University’s Performing Arts Center. The band worked with some music education students from the university and participated in a clinic with Dr. Christopher Marra, professor of Instrumental Studies.
“Thank you to Seton Hill's Music Department for hosting and working with our students,” said Penn Middle Music teacher, Mr. Pyles.
The 7th and 8th Grade Penn Middle School band members
The 7th and 8th grade band students work on playing as an ensemble with Dr. Marra
The woodwinds rehearse with Ms. Fortin, Penn Middle student teacher and Seton Hill music education student
The brass students have a breakout session with one of the Seton Hill music education majors
Dr. Marra rehearses and critiques one of the songs for the upcoming winter concert to be held on December 6th at 7:30pm in the Penn Middle School auditorium