The Hillcrest Music curriculum reflects the Pennsylvania Music Educator's National Conference Standards which includes singing alone or in ensembles, performing on instruments alone or with others a varied repertoire of music, development of technical skills and theoretical understanding, development of individual creativity, listening to and evaluating music and performances as well as understanding relationships between music and other art forms. The Hillcrest Music Department has many opportunities for students to highlight their talents through the String Program, the Concert and Jazz bands, as well as the Select Chorus.