Orchestra Classes

Orchestra Classes

Beginning Orchestra

Beginning Orchestra 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 orchestra, students can learn to play violin, viola, cello or string bass.

Intermediate Orchestra

Intermediate Orchestra 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 year of completed beginning orchestra, 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: Orchestra at Franktown

Beginning Orchestra: Tuesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. & every other Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Intermediate Orchestra: Tuesdays & every other Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Instructor: Ms. Anderson (video introduction)

Class starts Aug. 29.

For more information: randerson2@dcsdk12.org

Option 2: Orchestra at Legacy Point

Beginning Orchestra: Mondays, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Intermediate Orchestra: Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Instructor: Ms. Petersen (video introduction)

Beginning Orchestra starts Sept. 11.

Intermediate Orchestra starts Sept. 6.

For more information: dianjpetersen@gmail.com

Option 3: Orchestra at Leman Academy

Beginning Orchestra: Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Intermediate Orchestra: Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Beginning Orchestra starts Sept. 5.

Intermediate Orchestra starts Sept. 7.

Instructor: Ms. Petrie (video introduction)

For more information: stephanie.petrie@lemanacademy.org

Option 4: Orchestra at Northeast

Beginning Orchestra: Mondays, 7:45 - 9:00 a.m.

Intermediate Orchestra: Wednesdays, 7:45 - 9:00 a.m.

Instructor: Ms. Petersen (video introduction)

Beginning Orchestra starts Aug. 28.

Intermediate Orchestra starts Aug. 30.

For more information: dianjpetersen@gmail.com

Ponderosa Elementary Instrumental Music