Lynda A. Veech
Music Instructor
Ola Edwards Community School
1530 Leslie Street
Hillside, NJ 07205
908-352-7664
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school.
Music Office: Behind the cafeteria/stage at OCES.
Ladies: A fancy dress, skirt and blouse, or dressy pants and a shirt. Pocketbooks are not allowed on stage.
NO JEANS. NO HOODIES. NO CELL PHONES.
Gentlemen: Nice pants, nice shirt, optional tie and or suit jacket.
NO JEANS. NO HOODIES. NO CELL PHONES.
Please dress up, this is an important evening. No Hoodies, crocks, shorts, or non-dress code attire.
Shoes are very important for the safety of our singers on the risers.
Please wear dress shoes with low heels, or solid color flat shoes, or solid color sneakers.
Dear OECS Students and Families,
I am happy to be back at Ola Edwards Community School, for this my 7th year as your vocal/general music teacher and choral director. I look forward to a happy, healthy, and musical school year!
During general music classes, we will be working on rhythm, melody, harmony, movement, proper singing, and playing handheald rhythm instruments.
There are two chorusus at Ola Edwards: one for grades 2, 3, and 4; and one for grades 5-6. Chorus rehearsals meet outside of music class time, during the school day as a pull-out program.
There are two major CONCERTS per school year, which are requirements for the chorus, band, and strings students. There will be additional performance opportunites as school day assembiles and after-hour performances as the year unfolds.
CONCERT DATES:
WINTER CONCERT: Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 1:00 PM in the OECS GYM.
SPRING CONCERT: Wednesday, May 20, 2025. 6:00 PM in the OECS GYM.
Performers arrive by 5:15 PM.
Please be advised that students are not allowed to wear sneakers, flip-flops, jeans, or hoodies.
"Dress up" clothes and shoes are required. No flip-flops or high heels, as you will be standing on the risers.
More details on clothing will be given with letters home to our participating families.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at:
I truly believe that music is for every child, and that music makes people stronger, smarter, and more fulfilled.
For a taste of my love for music, please watch the videos on the left hand side of the screen.
Thank you!
