
ThunderRidge Elementary Instrumental Music
ThunderRidge Elementary Instrumental Music
Orchestra Classes
Beginning Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra 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 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 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 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 Coyote Creek
Beginning Orchestra: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:35 - 4:20 p.m.
Intermediate Orchestra: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:35 - 5:05 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Henning (Video introduction)
Class starts Sept. 7.
For more information: kurtthetuner@gmail.com
Option 2: Eldorado Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra: every other Monday & every Wednesday, 3:35 - 4:35 p.m.
Intermediate Orchestra: every other Mondays & every Wednesday, 3:35 - 4:35 p.m.
Instructor: Ms. Kopatich (Video introduction)
Beginning Orchestra starts Aug. 28.
Intermediate Orchestra starts Aug. 30.
Option 3: Orchestra at Roxborough
Beginning Orchestra: Wednesdays, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Intermediate Orchestra: Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Henning (Video introduction)
Classes start Aug. 30.
Option 4: Orchestra at Saddle Ranch
Beginning Orchestra: Mondays & Fridays, 3:35 - 4:20 p.m.
Intermediate Orchestra: Mondays & Fridays, 3:35 - 5:05 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Henning (Video introduction)
Class starts Sept 8.
For more information: kurtthetuner@gmail.com
Option 5: Orchestra at Stone Mountain
Beginning Orchestra: every other Monday & every Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Intermediate Orchestra: every other Monday & every Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Instructor: Ms. Smith (Video introduction)
Beginning Orchestra starts Aug. 28.
Intermediate Orchestra starts Aug. 30.
For more information: dgaylesmith@gmail.com
Option 6: Orchestra at Trailblazer
Beginning Orchestra: Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Intermediate Orchestra: Tuesdays, 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Letts
Class starts Aug. 29.
Option 7: Ben Franklin Orchestra at Coyote Creek
Beginning Orchestra: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:35 - 4:20 p.m.
Intermediate Orchestra: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:35 - 5:05 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Henning (Video introduction)
Class starts Sept. 7.
For more information: kurtthetuner@gmail.com