Kyffin Orchestra (March 2022)
Ralston Band (March 2022)
Anyone can join!
Jeffco Public Schools is proud to offer Band and Orchestra instruction as part of the 5th grade curriculum, district-wide. The class is tuition-free and occurs during the school day at your student’s elementary. All fifth graders are invited to participate!
These 40-minute long music classes occur twice a week during school hours. This class is a “Go To Resource” where students are pulled out of homeroom for Band/Orchestra (like having an extra AMP rotation!) Students bring their instrument to school twice each week for Band or Orchestra class, and are required to take their instrument home and practice on their own at home: about 30 minutes per week. We celebrate our achievements throughout the year by performing in assemblies, awards ceremonies, and large-group concerts at Bell Middle School!
Why enroll in Band or Orchestra?
Accelerated cognitive development, language acquisition, increased engagement & achievement across all subjects
Fine-tuned motor skills, coordination, spatial intelligence, pattern recognition, problem-solving skills
Increased responsibility, work ethic, maturity, collaborative skills, and overall enjoyment of school
How do I get started?
Instrumental Rental Night is Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Bell Middle School (1001 Ulysses St). Mrs. Popa and Mr. Palomino will be there to answer your questions concerning the instrumental music program and advise families on their instrument selection. Representatives from several local music stores will be present to get you set up with an instrument to take home that day!
Band and Orchestra classes begin their regular schedule the next day! If you can not attend our Instrument Rental Night on Aug 27th, please make arrangements with one of the local music stores listed on our Recommended Music Stores tab.
If your family is in need of financial assistance and can not to afford to rent an instrument, please contact Mrs. Popa or Mr. Palomino to learn more about loaning a School-Owned Instrument! We will make sure that everyone can participate!
Contact us if you have any questions! We look forward to playing music with you!
mario.palomino@jeffco.k12.co.us
daniela.popa@jeffco.k12.co.us