In order for students to receive the quality music instruction that is available in Rush County, there must be, and are, qualified, licensed teachers.

At the elementary school level, students attend general music class twice a week for 30 to 40 minutes.

Lindsay Berndt instructs students at Arlington and Mays, Heather Campbell and Jeff Dorrel instruct students at RES, Rebecca Stone instructs students at Milroy, Mike Woods instructs St. Mary students, and Lerue Tramel instructs Carthage Elementary School students.

Additionally, instrumental music at Arlington and Mays is instructed by Lindsay Berndt, at RES (with St. Mary’s School students) it is taught by Heather Campbell and TR Campbell, and at Milroy by Rebecca Stone. At BRMS, Eric Burgeson teaches general music and general music with vocal emphasis, while TR Campbell instructs instrumental music classes.

At RCHS, Paul Grizzard directs Training Choirs, A Capella Choir, and Madrigals, T.R. Campbell directs the marching band, concert band, and pep band, Eric Burgeson instructs jazz band and assists with other RCHS bands, and Heather Campbell instructs the percussion ensemble.

There are non-school outlets for musical participation in Rush County. Most churches have choral groups. There are praise bands and hand-bell choirs.

The Rush County Community Children’s Choir is directed by Fran Doyle, retired Rush County Schools music teacher. The adult community choir is under the direction of David Doyle, retired RCHS choral director.

There are numerous local groups of various genres that include current or former students. Additionally, there are many teachers offering private lessons in Rush County.