Three Schuylkill County Music Programs Named to "Best Communities for Music Education"

Three Schuylkill County Music Programs have been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. 

M&J Band to Jazz Up Schuylkill County Area through End of 2024

From a high school history project to a renowned 18-piece ensemble, the M&J Big Band has become a cornerstone of the local music scene in the Schuylkill County area. 

Shenandoah Valley Musician Inducted into the Tri-M Music Honors Society

On Thursday evening, during Shenandoah Valley's Music in our Schools concert, Shenandoah Valley High School Band members were inducted in the Tri-M Music Honors Society Chapter 8998. 

Jr. Schuylkill County Band Festival Celebrates Musical Talent

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, the Shenandoah Valley High School Auditorium was filled with the sound of over 100 junior high students/musicians from various schools across Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County

High School Musical Schedule

Below is the 2024 High School Musical Schedule for Schuylkill County schools.

M&J Big Band Strikes a Chord of Holiday Magic with A Swingin’ Christmas V

The M&J Big Band of Pottsville brought the magic of the season to life during their Annual Christmas Show, A Swingin’ Christmas V. 

Two North Schuylkill Musicians Qualify for District Festival

On Wednesday, North Schuylkill announced that two of their musicians have qualify for the PMEA District Band.

North Schuylkill High School Music Department To Present Annual Winter Concert

The North Schuylkill High School Music Department will present their annual Winter Concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023, beginning at 3:30 PM. 

Shenandoah Valley and North Schuylkill Musicians Selected for Northumberland-Schuylkill Regional Honors Band Festival

Shenandoah Valley and North Schuylkill have announced that some of their musicians have been selected to take part in the first ever Northumberland-Schuylkill Regional Honors Band Festival.

M&J Big Band Pays Homage to Frank Sinatra at the Majestic Theater in Pottsville

POTTSVILLE – The enchanting melodies of Frank Sinatra came to life as the M&J Big Band of Pottsville took center stage, delivering a mesmerizing performance titled "A Frank Sinatra Tribute Concert." 

Shenandoah Valley’s Music Education Program Honored with the Best Communities for Music Education from NAMM

The Shenandoah Valley School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. 

North Schuylkill’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

For the fourth year in a row, The North Schuylkill School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. 

Late Jordan Brother's Family Releases Song He Wrote Over 30 Years Ago

The family of one of the Jordan Brothers, who passed away earlier this year, released a song written over 30 years ago.

Shenandoah Valley Students Inducted into Tri M Music Honor Society

As part of the recent Shenandoah Valley High School Spring Band Concert, ten musicians were formally inducted into the Tri M Music Honor Society. 

Shenandoah Valley Band Members Converse with Member of USMC Band

Junior High students from the Shenandoah Valley High School Band were provided with a unique opportunity to converse by way of a video call with Master Gunnery Sergeant Leslye Barrett, the Principal Oboist, who is a member of the prestigious United States Marine Corps President’s Band. 

Local Schuylkill County Talent Highlighted at Music in the Schoolyard

The 2nd Annual "Music in the Schoolyard" event was held on Sunday in Gordon.

SKOOK MUSIC: Sterling Koch and Freeway Jam

Sterling Koch and Freeway Jam

SKOOK MUSIC: Rude Groove

Highlighting another Schuylkill County group of Musicians, Rude Groove.

Schuylkill Music: The Jazz Hands

By Megan A. Hepler

It is not often that you come across a regional band with so much professional experience. The Jazz Hands consists of four musically educated individuals from within and around Schuylkill County. Each studied jazz or music in college and continued to share their passion with the community. The Jazz Hands are also on the regular monthly line-up in Pottsville.

Everybody's Drumming with Joe Ciarvella

Interview with the proprietor of Everybody’s Drumming with Joe Ciarvella.