Author Archives: MIke Eckwall

Dear Northside Parents, Thank you to those who attended and performed at the Recorder Concert on Tuesday, April 29th. It is exciting to see so many 5th graders interested in continuing with music next year in band and choir. I … Continue reading →

Extra instrument ensembles have begun! Rehearsals for the Spring Program will be: 4th /5th-Mondays and Thursdays at LUNCH RECESS and Tuesday morning (8:05-8:20). 2nd/3rd– Monday morning (8:05-8:20). and Wednesday/Thursday at LUNCH RECESS Kindergarten/1st-Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday MORNINGS from 8:05-8:20.¬† Last … Continue reading →

Practice tracks and lyrics/notation have now been posted to each grade level.  Please let me know if any of them are not working so I can find a way to get you a working copy.  Thanks and enjoy!

I hope that everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend and have a great spring break!¬† Today we were sent off with an action-packed day of Fine Arts here at Northside.¬† We were able to … Continue reading →

Thank you to those who performed at the Music in Our Schools Concert on Thursday, February 27th.¬† It was a fine performance by all!¬† Please feel free to listen to tracks of our performance, found under the¬† “4th- 5th, Music … Continue reading →

We have received a generous grant from GEEE for a new Northside sound system!¬† The system was badly needed and will be much appreciated and we will all benefit from it for many years to come.¬† Look for it at … Continue reading →

As we prepare for our concert at 7 p.m. on February 27th in the High School Gym, I have posted practice tracks under “4th-5th: Music In Our Schools.”¬† Enjoy! Please let me know if they do not work.¬† You may … Continue reading →

Hello, If you are a child entering grades 4, 5, or 6 during the 2014-15 school year, you are invited to sing with the Children’s Choir this summer!¬† Please consider this great opportunity to work with 2 fine music teacher … Continue reading →

Dear Northside Parents, I hope you enjoyed a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Looking back, the Christmas programs went very well .¬† We received much positive feedback regarding the change in location to the High School … Continue reading →

Hello, Here is a list of costume suggestions.   Please email me if you still have questions at meckwall@dist228.org. Thanks! -Mr. Eckwall