ThunderRidge Elementary Instrumental Music
ThunderRidge Elementary Instrumental Music
Band Classes
Beginning Band
Beginning Band is available to all 4th, 5th & 6th Grade students in the ThunderRidge 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 ThunderRidge 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 Coyote Creek
Beginning Band: Wednesdays & every other Friday, 7:25 - 8:25 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Thursdays & every other Friday, 7:25 - 8:25 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Sevy (Video introduction)
Beginning Band starts Sept. 6.
Itermediate Band starts Sept. 7.
For more information: bensevywoodwinds@gmail.com
Option 2: Band at Eldorado
Beginning Band: Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Intermediate Band: Tuesdays, 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Freeman (video introduction)
Classes start August 29.
For more information: Darian153@yahoo.com
Option 3: Band at Roxborough
Beginning Band: Thursdays, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Intermediate Band: Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Sevy (Video introduction)
Classes start Aug. 31.
Option 4: Band at Saddle Ranch
Beginning Band: Tuesdays, 3:35 - 4:50 p.m.
Intermediate Band: Tuesdays 4:50 - 6:05 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Sevy (Video introduction)
Class starts Sept. 5.
For more information: bensevywoodwinds@gmail.com
Option 5: Band at Stone Mountain
Beginning Band: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:35 - 4:20 p.m.
Intermediate Band: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:35 - 5:05 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Sevy (Video introduction)
Classes start Aug. 28.
For more information: bensevywoodwinds@gmail.com
Option 6: Band at Trailblazer
Beginning Band: Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Intermediate Band: Thursdays, 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Class starts Aug. 31.
Instructor: Mr. Nate (Video introduction)
For more information: pnate2@gmail.com
Option 7: Band at Ben Franklin Academy**
Beginning Band: Mondays & every other Friday, 7:15 - 8:10 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Tuesdays & every other Friday, 7:15 - 8:10 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Sevy (Video introduction)
***This class is open to students through 8th Grade.**
Intermediate Band starts Sept. 5.
Beginning Band starts Sept. 8.