Ponderosa Elementary Instrumental Music
Ponderosa Elementary Instrumental Music
Band Classes
Beginning Band
Beginning Band is available to all 4th & 5th Grade students in the Ponderosa 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
Intermediate Band is available to all 4th & 5th Grade students in the Ponderosa 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 Franktown
Beginning Band: Thursdays & every other Friday, 4:00 - 5:00 0.m.
Intermediate Band: Thursdays & every other Friday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Beginning Band starts Aug. 31.
Intermediate Band starts Sept. 7.
Instructor: Ms. Tate
For more information: Rheannatate@gmail.com
Option 2: Band at Legacy Point
Beginning Band: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. & every other Friday, 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. & every other Friday, 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Beginning Band starts Sept. 8.
Intermediate Band starts Sept. 12.
Instructor: Mr. Whincop
For more information: twhincop@dcsdk12.org
Option 3: Band at Leman Academy
Beginning Band: Mondays*, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. (*Fridays on weeks with Monday holidays)
Intermediate Band: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Intermediate Band starts Sept. 6.
Beginning Band starts Sept. 8.
Instructor: Ms. Petrie (video introduction)
For more information: stephanie.petrie@lemanacademy.org
Option 4: Band at Northeast
Beginning Band: every other Monday & every Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Intermediate Band: every other Monday & every Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Beginning Band starts Aug. 28.
Intermediate Band starts Aug. 30.
Instructor: Mr. Letts as long-term sub for Ms. Harris
For more information: tcletts@gmail.com