Concerts, Grades, & Lessons
2026-2027 DATES
- 5th Grade Annual Choral Festival: September 30, 4:00 - 7:30 PM, Middle School Central gym (extra-curricular)
- Morning practices for the Festival: September 4, 11, 18, 25 (8:20 AM, music room)
- 1st Grade Fall Concert: Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 PM, PGE gym
- Pride Choir Winter Concert: Thursday, December 10, 7:00 PM, PGE gym (extra-curricular for 3rd-5th graders)
- 5th Grade High School MusicFest: Monday, December 14, CGHS Auditorium
- Annual Talent Show: Thursday, January 28, 7:00 PM, PGE gym (auditioned extra-curricular for K-5th graders)
- 2nd Grade & Panther Percussion Spring Concert: Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, PGE gym
Mr. Newsham's Autobiography:
Mr. Newsham graduated in 2000 from Olivet Nazarene University with a B.S. in Music Education. In 2005, he graduated from Indiana University with a Masters in Music Technology. In 2025, he graduated from American College of Education with a Masters in Curriculum Integration. With membership in the Indiana Music Educators Association and the Indiana Orff Schulwerk Association, Mr. Newsham is now in his 23rd year at Pleasant Grove Elementary teaching K-5 General Music. Mr. Newsham has been married to his lovely bride for 25 years and has three kids. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking, hiking, reading autobiographies, shopping at Menards, and collecting music (especially Broadway)!
Quarterly Grade Explanations:
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S+ (Outstanding) Students earn an S+ by applying and utilizing concepts and skills with independence. A student earning an S+ independently uses and applies knowledge in ways that demonstrate higher level thinking skills. Typically, a few students perform at this level, achieving above and beyond expectations.
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S (Satisfactory) Students earning an S demonstrate understanding of grade level skills and concepts and require minimal support. An S throughout the school year indicates strong, excellent work at grade level. This mark is the GOAL for the grade level and should be celebrated. These grades are NOT equivalent to A B C D or F.
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S- (Working Below Potential) Students earning an S- are developing and progressing toward basic understanding of grade level concepts and skills with assistance. A student earning an S- has not yet met the standards but is progressing toward achieving skills and learning grade level concepts. Moderate support from teachers, parents, and/or peers is needed. An S- indicates ongoing growth and progress with modest gains.
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U (Unsatisfactory) Students earning a U show an emerging awareness of concepts and skills. A student earning a U is currently not meeting the grade level standards. The student demonstrates an inconsistent understanding and application of knowledge. Intervention is needed from teachers and parents.
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Private Lessons and Children's Choirs in the Greenwood/South Indy area |
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| PROVIDER | INSTRUMENT(S) | PHONE | EMAIL / WEBSITE |
| Christ Church Cathedral Boys Choir | age 7-11 boys | 317-636-4577 | www.cccindy.org |
| Midwest School of Music | all instruments, voice | 317-849-9770 | www.schoolofmusic.com |
| Guitar Works | all instruments, voice | 317-885-1510 | www.guitarworks-usa.com |
| Jeff Triwedi | electric/bass/acoustic guitar | 317-412-4623 | www.tasteslikechickenrocks.com |
| Indy Young Singers | gr 2-12 choirs | 317-882-4433 | iys@musicalarts.com |
| Indianapolis Children's Choir | gr 1-12 choirs | 317-940-9640 | www.icchoir.org |
| Young Voices of Indianapolis | gr K-12 choirs | 317-926-0425 x302 | www.yvindy.com |
| Piano Parlor | piano | 317-881-6285 | www.pianoparlor.com |
| Janette Morgan | piano | 317-882-5936 | janettemorgan@sbcglobal.net |
| Sharon Newton | piano | 317-784-2311 | mnewton1@netscape.com |
| Janet Huff | piano, voice | 317-882-4433 | |
| Cecilia McNeal | piano, voice | 317-340-7893 | ceci.mcneal@comcast.net |
| Rebekah Jones | Piano, Voice, Clarinet & Flute | 317-670-8115 | interludestudios@gmail.com |
| Indianapolis Academy of Music | violin, viola, cello | 317-251-4634 | www.indysuzukiacademy.org |
| Doug Redmond | gtr, pno, bass gtr, drums, uke, voice | 317-709-4330 | www.tolstudios.com |
| Yana Weinstein | voice, piano | 614-537-9427 | www.yanaweinstein.net |
| Karin Brown | piano | 317-374-3397 | karin@risenlordlc.org |
| Hauser Music Academy at St. John's UCC | piano, voice, guitar, violin, flute | 317-881-2353 | |
| Carol Phipps | piano violin | 317-667-3332 | c.phipps@live.com |