Music Education

For the 12th consecutive year, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation was named among the 2025’s Best Communities for Music Education (​BCME) in the country by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation! P-H-M has received this recognition more than any other school district in Indiana!

Schmucker Middle School has a rich tradition of enabling our students to excel in the musical arts. Below you will find brief descriptions of our programs as well as contact information if you would like more information.

Meet Our Staff

      Dorothy Carnall 

   Mrs. Carnall teaches 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade Orchestra

Kristen Hills

Mrs. Hills teaches Band and Orchestra

       Jeff Carnall 

    Mr. Carnall teaches 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade Band   

       Donna Hipsher 

    Mrs. Hipsher teaches 7^th grade Boys Chorus and all 8^th grade Choruses

 Joisah South

   Mr. Josiah South teaches Chorus and General Chorus