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: Bear Canyon 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
Classes will begin Sept. 5 in the Library.
The first Friday, for Beginners only, is September 7th. The next Friday, for both Beginners and Intermediates, is Oct. 5.
Option 2: Copper Mesa 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
Classes will begin Sept. 5 in the Music Room.
The first Friday, for both groups, is Sept. 14.
Option 3: Heritage Band at Heritage
Beginning Band: Wednesdays, 3:40 - 4:40 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Mondays, 3:40 - 4:40 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Instructor: Ms. Wurst
Classes will begin Sept. 5 in the Mobile Room #93.
The first Friday, for Intermediates only, is Sept. 7. The next Friday, for both groups, is Oct. 5.
Option 4: Northridge 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
Classes will begin Sept. 5 in the Music Room.
The first Friday, for Beginners only, is Sept. 7. The next Friday, for both groups, is Oct. 5.
Option 5: Sand Creek Band at Sand Creek
Beginning Band: Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Monday & Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Snell
Classes will begin on Sept. 5.
Option 6: Summit View Band at Summit View
4th Grade Beginning Band: Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:25 - 11:55 a.m.
Beginning 5th/6th Band: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:15 - 10:55 a.m.
Intermediate 5th/6th Band: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:55 - 11:25 a.m.
Instructor: Ms. Wessel
Classes will begin Sept. 5 in the Mobile.
Option 7: Platte River Academy Middle School Chamber Music Class at Platte River Academy
Mondays & Wednesday, 7:15 - 8:10 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Forlenza-Bailey
Classes will begin Sept. 17
*This class is for students in grades 7-8
Option 8: Platte River Academy 4th Grade Beginning Band
Tuesday & Friday, 7:15 - 8:10
Instructor: Mr. Forlenza-Bailey
Classes will begin Sept. 18.
*This class is for 4th Grade only.