Celebrate what is right in the world, and treat yourself—attend or watch a school music concert or play!
Programs are at the school location unless otherwise noted. Also note that some schools have more than one program, and the location may vary by date. Aurora Borealis Charter School – December 3, 6:00 p.m., “Merry Christmas to you from the Red, White and Blue,” KCHS Auditorium Chapman School – December 10, 7:00 p.m., Winter […]
Celebrate what’s right in the world, and treat yourself – attend a music concert or school play! Programs are at school location unless otherwise noted. Some schools have more than one program, and so the location may vary by date. Aurora Borealis Charter School – December 4, 6:00 p.m., Christmas Concert, KCHS Auditorium Chapman School – […]
School Band and Orchestra SBO 20th Annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” in 2017! Audra Faris, Nikiski North Star Elementary music teacher, represents Alaska! “I feel quite honored and totally undeserving of this award. Somewhere, some kind soul nominated me for this modern band award. I am thankful that someone noticed I was […]
Celebrate what’s right in the world, and treat yourself – attend a music concert or school play! Programs are at school location unless otherwise noted. Also, some schools have more than one program, and so the location may vary by date. Aurora Borealis Charter School – November 30, 7:00 p.m., Winter Program, Soldotna High School […]
click to watch Imagine a Wonderful World In April and May, three KPBSD Redoubt Elementary music classes (4th, 5th, 6th) joined students from Michigan and Texas to learn a song and employ technology to create a video with 115 young people from three states singing the same song together in a virtual choir! “We are […]
“While I am honored by this recognition, I want to share that it isn’t mine alone. What we achieve at Mountain View Elementary—both students and staff—comes from the ways in which each of us work to support one another. I am fortunate to teach alongside helpful administrators, loving families, master teachers and staff, and—most importantly—kind, […]
Meet Jonathan Dillon, music teacher at Mountain View Elementary! In 2016, three Alaska Arts Educator Fellowships were awarded, including a music specialist, a visual arts specialist, and a kindergarten teacher. All three were awarded to KPBSD educators! Mr. Dillon, Mountain View Elementary music educator, furthered his study of elementary choral conducting through the Kodály Program […]
KPBSD Winter Concerts & Music Programs Please treat yourself and attend a music concert or school play in December! Aurora Borealis Charter School – November 22, 7:00 p.m., Winter Program, KCHS Chapman School – December 15, 7:00 p.m. Homer High School – December 19, 7:00 p.m., Winter Concert; December 21, 7:00 p.m., Candlelight, Carols […]
After a month of paper violins, Paul Banks Elementary “Preludes” graduated to real violins. They are learning how to play the open strings as an ensemble group, how to keep beat in unison, as well as how to hold a bow and develop fingering techniques. While much of the instruction still focuses on building physical […]