Meet Elaine Edwards, Music Specialist at Main Street

Ms Elaine graduated from Washburn University of Topeka, Kansas with a vocal and instrumental, all-level degree in Music Education. She is a flutist and Alto who performed with Army National Guard Bands for many  years. She has performed on stage and in the pit of many civic theatre musicals, raising her daughter to do the same. Elaine has a passion for recorders and folk dancing which she liberally shares with her General Music classes. 

General Music at Main Street Elementary

Every student at MSE attends Music class once a week for 45-minutes.  We sing, move, read, play instruments and access  professional performances, live or video. It is a broad set of music and movement activities that also teaches children how to create, cooperate, improve physical coordination and gain confidence.  Critical thinking, eye-hand coordination and rigor are staples of Music where every skill is differentiated and meets children where they are.

Performance opportunities for all grade levels

Every child has at least one opportunity to perform each school year. Most performances are at 6PM on campus and are no more than 45 minutes in length. These events build your child’s confidence more than anything else. They are special events you don’t want to miss!

Dates are TBA. 

1st - Celebrate Show - March 

2nd - LOOOVe Show - February

3rd - Spooky Show - October

4th - Winter fun - December

5th - American Music ShowCase - November

Chorale, select choir for 4th and 5th graders

This popular choir sings challenging music and pushes the boundaries of expectations for such a young group. Chorale rehearses after school every Tuesday, 3:20-4:15. Singers must have transportation as there is no bus at that time. Students need a Chorale shirt, blue jeans and closed toe shoes. A contract music be read, signed and returned to director. This group represents MSE with many performances in the community so it is imperative that students and families are completely invested in the commitment. A highlight of Chorale is a performance at the Texas State Capitol Rotunda every April, which is by invitation only.