Band Classes
Beginning Band is available to all 4th, 5th & 6th Grade students in the Mountain Vista feeder area. In this class, students will learn how to assemble, care for, and begin to play an instrument. No previous instruction is required. In band, students can learn to play woodwinds (flutes, oboes, clarinets, saxophones, bassoons) brass (trumpets, french horns, trombones, euphoniums/baritones, tubas) or percussion (snare drums, bells, and auxiliary percussion).
Intermediate Band is available to all 4th, 5th & 6th Grade students in the Mountain Vista feeder area. In this class, students will build on their fundamental skills and learn to play more complex music in a variety of styles. Previous experience, such as a completed year of Beginning Band, is required.
Class Options
Classes are offered for each school, but students are welcome to attend any option that best fits their schedules.
Option 1: Band at Bear Canyon
Beginning Band: Mondays & every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Wednesdays & every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Hamaker
Beginning Band starts Sept. 9.
Intermediate Band starts Sept. 11.
Option 2: Band at Copper Mesa
Beginning Band: Wednesdays & every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Mondays & every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Instructor: Ms. Wurst
Intermediate Band starts Sept. 9.
Beginning Band starts Sept. 11.
Option 3: Band at Heritage
Beginning Band: Wednesdays, 3:40 - 4:40 p.m. & every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Mondays, 3:40 - 4:40 p.m. & every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Instructor: Ms. Wurst
Beginning Band starts Sept. 6.
Intermediate Band starts Sept. 9.
Option 4: Band at Northridge
Beginning Band: Mondays & every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Wednesdays & every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Instructor: Ms. McGonagle
Beginning Band starts Sept. 6
Intermediate Band starts Sept. 11.
Option 5: Band at Sand Creek
Beginning Band: Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Wednesdays & Fridays, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Shugert
Class starts Sept. 6.
Option 6: Band at Summit View
4th Grade Beginning Band: Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:20 - 2:00 p.m.
5th Grade Intermediate Band: Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
6th Grade Advanced Band: Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:05 - 2:45 p.m.
Instructor: Ms. Wessel
Class starts Sept. 9.
Option 7: Band at Platte River Academy**
Beginning Band: Mondays & every other Friday, 7:15 - 8:10 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Wednesdays & every other Friday, 7:15 - 8:10 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Forlenza-Bailey
Beginning Band starts Sept. 9.
Intermediate Band starts Sept. 11.
**These classes are open to students in Grades 4 - 8.