Music Department

Music Department

Welcome to the World of Pershing Music

Pershing Music Department

Music Director
Mr. Mark Anderson

Contact Information
(619) 465-3234 extension 4902
manderson2@sandi.net

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We are pleased to offer the following courses for the 2009-2010 school year.

The Pershing Panther Marching Band at the 2009 SpringFest. Photo: T. Masi

6th Grade String Orchestra
6th Grade Band

7th Grade String Orchestra
7th Grade Band

8th Grade Symphonic Band
8th Grade Concert Band

Jazz Band (After School on Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.)

Please Visit our Music Department's Calendar Page
for a Listing of Upcoming Events

The Pershing Music Department's
News and Information Center

We are very proud of Pershing’s Music Department. Our Music Director, Mr. Mark Anderson, is a wonderful teacher. His creativity, talent, and love of music and teaching have strengthened our program. Our students are focused, dedicated, and amazing young musicians.

Please contact Mr. Anderson if you have any questions about the Music/Band program.

Notes from
the
Pershing
Band!

Pershing's Winter Concert Series is on December 2nd and 3rd, click here for details.

First Fridays at Crave Yogurt
Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who supported the Crave Yogurt fundraiser on Friday, November 6th!! We will continue to hold Crave fundraisers on the first Friday of every month throughout the 2009/2010 school year. Please note that you must present this downloadable coupon when ordering.

Souplantation Fundraiser
November 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Pershing Band Boosters are having a fundraiser on November 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Souplantation on Fletcher Parkway. This downloadable coupon must be presented at the time of purchase. Please read the purchase guidelines that are listed on the coupon.

Please note, as with all fundraisers,
participation is optional.

Important Information

Calendar of Events

2009-10 Pershing Middle
School Music Handbook

Band Wish List

Selecting Musical Instruments

Concert Attire

Meet Mr. Anderson!

Music Sponsors

Fun Links

Patrick Henry
High School's Instrumental Music Program

PHHS Spirit of 76 Boosters

Music Mentors Club

Mr. Anderson has started the Music Mentors Club at Pershing, partnering with Patrick Henry High Music Director/Teacher, Matt Kalal and his talented group of musicians. PHHS musicians will periodically come to Pershing during the school day to coach and mentor our 6th and 7th grade students in their sections.

Support the Pershing Band!

Click here to learn more about the Pershing Music Department's Fundraising Drive.

Click here to see our newest
Pershing Music Sponsors!

Pershing Band Sweatshirts!

Band sweatshirts are available for $25. See the Finance Office or Mr. Anderson for details.

Join the Pershing Band Boosters!

This year's music program offers numerous performances, community events, and field trips with more opportunities than ever for your students to grow together as musicians, while having a great time. It's our priority to keep you advised of upcoming events and opportunities, both at Pershing and in the local music community. Help us to achieve this goal by emailing pershingband@aol.com with your name, phone number, student's name, grade, and instrument. Band news and announcements will be posted throughout the school year on Pershing’s website as well as sent via email to those on the email list.

Congratulations

Mr. Anderson!!

Pershing's 2009
Teacher of the Year!!!!

*Photos: Tracie Masi