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Orchestra Classes

Beginning Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra is available to all 4th, 5th & 6th Grade students in the Chaparral 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 & 6th Grade students in the Chaparral 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 Cherokee TrailBeginning Orchestra: Tuesdays, 7:15 - 8:30 a.m.Intermediate Orchestra: Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:30 a.m.Instructor: Ms. Petersen (video introduction)Beginning Orchestra starts Sept. 3.Intermediate Orchestra starts Aug 29.For more information: dianjpetersen@gmail.comRegister now
Option 2 - Orchestra at Mammoth HeightsBeginning Orchestra: Tuesdays & every other Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Intermediate Orchestra: Tuesdays & every other Thursday, 7:30 -8:30 a.m.Instructor: Mr. Letts (video introduction)Beginning Orchestra starts Aug. 29.Intermediate Orchestra starts Sept 3.For more information: tcletts@gmail.comRegister now
Option 3 - Orchestra at North Star Academy**Beginning Orchestra: Wednesdays, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.Intermediate Orchestra: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.Instructor: Mr. Letts (video introduction)Class starts Aug. 28.**This class is open to anyone thought the 8th grade.For more information: tcletts@gmail.comRegister now
Option 4 - Orchestra at Pine GroveBeginning Orchestra: Tuesdays & every first Friday, 7:20 - 8:20 a.m.Intermediate Orchestra: Thursdays & every first Friday, 7:20 -8:20 a.m.Instructor: Ms. Ellsworth (video introduction)Beginning Orchestra starts Sept. 3.Intermediate Orchestra starts Aug. 29.For more information: kariellsworthstudio@gmail.comRegister now
Option 5 - Orchestra at Pine LaneBeginning Orchestra: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. Intermediate Orchestra: Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.Instructor: Ms. Petersen (video introduction)Beginning Orchestra starts Sept. 3.Intermediate Orchestra starts Aug. 29.For more information: dianjpetersen@gmail.comRegister now Option 6 - Orchestra at Prairie CrossingBeginning Orchestra: every other Tuesday & every Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Instructor: Mr. Letts (video introduction)Class starts Aug. 28. For more information: tcletts@gmail.comRegister now
For classes in the Ponderosa area: https://peim1.webs.com Castle View area: www.cveim.org Douglas County HS area: www.dceim.org Rock Canyon area: https://rceim.webs.com ThunderRidge Schools area: www.treim.org Mountain Vista Schools area: www.mveim.org

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