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Band Classes

Beginning Band
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
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: Band at Bear CanyonBeginning Band: every other Monday & every Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Intermediate Band: every other Mondays & every Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Instructor: Mr. TanoBeginning Band starts Sept. 9. Intermediate Band starts Sept. 11.For more information: tanoteaches@gmail.comRegister now
Option 2: Band at Copper MesaBeginning Band: every other Tuesday & every Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Intermediate Band: every other Tuesday & every Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Instructor: Mr. TanoBeginning Band starts Sept. 10.Intermediate Band starts Sept. 5.For more information: tanoteaches@gmail.comRegister now
Option 3: Band at HeritageBeginning Band: Every other Monday & every Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Intermediate Band: Every other Monday & every Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Instructor: Mr. HenningBeginning Band starts Sept. 9. Intermediate Band starts Sept. 5.For more information: kurtthetuner@gmail.comRegister now
Option 4: Band at NorthridgeBeginning Band: Tuesdays & every other Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Intermediate Band: Wednesdays & every other Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Instructor: Ms. Watkins (video introduction)Beginning Band starts Sept. 10. Intermediate Band starts Sept. 5.For more information: mariedwatkins1111@gmail.comRegister now
Option 5: Band at Sand CreekBeginning Band: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.Intermediate Band: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.Instructor: Mr. Ricard (video introduction)Class starts Sept. 10.For more information: joericardmusic@gmail.comRegister now
Option 6: Band at Summit ViewBeginning Band: every other Tuesdays & every Friday, 7:40 - 8:30 a.m.Intermediate/Advanced Band: every other Tuesday & every Firday, 7:40 - 8:30 a.m.Instructor: Mr. HenningBeginning Band starts Sept. 6.Intermediate/Advanced Band starts Sept. 10.For more information: kurtthetuner@gmail.comRegister now
For ThunderRidge area schools: www.treim.org For Rock Canyon area schools: www.rceim.org For Castle View area schools: www.cveim.org For Douglas County HS area schools: www.dceim.org For Ponderosa area schools: www.peim1.org For Chaparral area schools: www.cheim.org

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