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Orchestra Classes

Beginning Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra is available to all 4th, 5th & 6th Grade students in the Douglas County HS 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 typcially available to all 4th, 5th & 6th Grade students in the Douglas County HS feeder area. In this class, students would 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, would be 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 Castle Rock ElementaryBeginning Orchestra: Mondays & every other Friday, 7:25 - 8:25 a.m. Intermediate Orchestra: Wednesdays & every other Friday, 7:25 - 8:25 a.m.Beginning Orchestra starts Sept. 8. Intermediate Orchestra starts. Sept. 10.Instructor: Ms. Owsley (video introduction)For more information: personalnotesmusic@gmail.comRegister now
Option 2: Orchestra at FlagstoneBeginning Orchestra: Wednesdays, 4:10 - 5:00 p.m. &, Fridays, 8:30 - 8:55 a.m. Intermediate Orchestra: Tuesdays, 4:10 - 5:00 p.m. & Fridays, 8:00 - 8:55 a.m.Instructor: Mr. MirandiBeginning Orchestra starts Sept. 10. Intermediate Orchestra starts Sept. 9.For more information: smirandi@dcsdk12.orgRegister now
Option 3: Orchestra at Renaissance Elementary MagnetBeginning Orchestra: Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. Intermediate Orchestra: Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.Class starts Sept. 11.Instructor: Mr. Cacek (video introduction)For more information: cacekmusic@gmail.com Register now

Option 4: Orchestra at Rock RidgeBeginning Orchestra: Every other Monday & every Wednesday, 7:25 - 8:25 a.m. Intermediate Orchestra: (the other) every other Monday & every Wednesday, 7:25 - 8:25 a.m.Beginning Orchestra starts Sept. 8. Intermediate Orchestra starts Sept. 10.Instructor: Ms. Richards (video introduction)For more information: lezlierichards6@gmail.com Register now
Option 5: Orchestra at Sage CanyonBeginning Orchestra: Mondays*, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. Intermediate Orchestra: Mondays*, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. *There will be make-up classes for Monday holidays, likely on a Friday or a Wednesday.Class starts Sept. 8Instructor: Mr. Cacek (video introduction)For more information: cacekmusic@gmail.com Register now Option 6: Orchestra at South RidgeBeginning Orchestra: every other Tuesday & every Thursday, 7:55 - 8:55 a.m. Intermediate Orchestra: every other Tuesday & every Thursday, 7:55 - 8:55 a.m. Beginning Orchestra starts Sept 9. Intermediate Orchestra starts Sept. 11Instructor: Ms. Richards (video introduction)For more information: lezlierichards6@gmail.comRegister now
For Castle View area schools: www.cveim.org Ponderosa area schools: www.peim1.org Chaparral area schools: www.cheim.org Rock Canyon area schools: www.rceim.org Mountain Vista area schools: www.mveim.org ThunderRidge area schools: www.treim.org

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