At Unity West, grades K-5 all participate in a Music class weekly, with each grade having a yearly concert. In addition, Band and Choir is offered for 5th grade students.
DIRECTORS
Megan Cobb, Music Teacher
cobbm@unity.k12.il.us
Megan has been at Unity West since the start of the 2018 school year. She leads Music for K-5th grade students, as well as the 5th Grade Choir.
Matt Cowsert, Band Director
cowsertm@unity.k12.il.us
Welcome Matt Cowsert to Rocket Country! Previously serving as the Band Director for Tuscola CUSD #301, where he has worked since 2019. Mr. Cowsert is a graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School and Illinois State University, and he participated in Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, and various other activities that involved musical performance throughout his high school and college careers. (The Band Director leads all band classes & activities at the High School, Junior High, and Unity West.)
2024/2025 Unity West’s Concert Dates for Grade Levels
All of our concerts begin at 7:00 p.m.
4th Grade – Thurs 11/14/24
3rd Grade – Tues 12/03/24
2nd Grade – Thurs 2/27/25
1st Grade – Thurs 4/10/25
Kindergarten – Tues 5/01/25
???? – 5th Grade Musical @ UHS (Polly Anderson Auditorium)
5th Grade Choir
More info will be available soon.
5th Grade Band
Mr. Matt Cowsert is excited to start back with 5th Grade Band this school year. In September, all the details regarding band will be given to students. Any information on concerts will be posted here once it is received.
