Blevins Middle School
2101 S. Taft Hill Road
Beginning and Intermediate Classes
Most students that will attend Blevins or Webber in the fall attend the classes at Blevins
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
Blevins Middle School is located on S. Taft Hill Road between Drake and Prospect (2101 S. Taft Hill Road)
Park/drop off in the main lots in front of the school and enter through the main entrance. The main doors will unlock for student entry beginning 10 minutes before the scheduled class time, and will lock for safety/security during the class time.
BEGINNING PROGRAM
The Poudre School District Beginning Music Program is open to any student currently in 5th grade that will be attending a PSD middle school next year. Students in grades 6-12 can also take beginning classes to learn an instrument if they didn't learn one in 6th grade, or if they are wanting to learn a new instrument on a space available basis. Students not attending a PSD school in the fall may participate as space allows.
In the summer, classes are taught in like instrument, or like family groups (only trumpets, or high strings). This allows us to focus on the basics of each instrument, and move at a faster pace than we are able to during the year when a typical class might have four to fourteen different instruments, each with different playing techniques.
Classes are taught by professional music educators - often by the teachers students will have either in middle school or high school. For that reason, we recommend that students attend the site closest to their home school - students will not only get to know their future music teachers, but many of the students that will be in their band and orchestra classes in the fall as well.
This class is designed for students that have never played violin or viola before. Instruction includes how to hold the instrument, how to read music, and how to produce a great sound.
Students should bring their instrument (see Instrument Information), all necessary accessories, a pencil.
PSD students will receive a free copy of Sound Innovations to use for their music for the class. Non-PSD students should bring a copy of book 1 for their instrument (available at local music stores).
To prepare for the final performance, the Class Schedule will CHANGE on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday July 31. For these two days, ALL BEGINNING STRINGS STUDENTS WILL MEET FROM 9:00am to 9:50am. The final demonstration performance will be held at 10:00am on Friday, August 1. We would love to see you.
Beginning Low Strings
Beginning Low Strings
(Cello and String Bass)
9:00-9:50am
Instructor: Brian Floyd (bfloyd@psdschools.org)
This class is designed for students that have never played cello or string bass before. Instruction includes how to hold the instrument, how to read music, and how to produce a great sound.
Students should bring their instrument (see Instrument Information), all necessary accessories, a pencil.
PSD students will receive a free copy of Sound Innovations to use for their music for the class. Non-PSD students should bring a copy of book 1 for their instrument (available at local music stores).
There will be a final demonstration for parents on August 1 at 10:00am. We would love to see you.
This class is designed for students that have never played flute before. Instruction includes how to assemble and hold the instrument, how to read music, and how to produce a great sound.
Students should bring their instrument (see Instrument Information), all necessary accessories, a pencil.
PSD students will receive a free copy of Sound Innovations to use for their music for the class. Non-PSD students should bring a copy of book 1 for their instrument (available at local music stores).
To prepare for the final performance, the Class Schedule will CHANGE on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday July 31. For these two days, ALL BEGINNING BAND STUDENTS WILL MEET FROM 9:00am to 9:50am. The final demonstration performance will be held at 10:30am on Friday, August 1. We would love to see you.
This class is designed for students that have never played clarinet before. Instruction includes how to assemble and hold the instrument, how to read music, and how to produce a great sound.
Students should bring their instrument (see Instrument Information), all necessary accessories, a pencil.
PSD students will receive a free copy of Sound Innovations to use for their music for the class. Non-PSD students should bring a copy of book 1 for their instrument (available at local music stores).
There will be a final demonstration for parents on August 1 at 10:30am. We would love to see you.
PSD Does not start students on oboe, bassoon or saxophone. Students who want to play oboe should start with flute, students who want to play bassoon or saxophone should start with clarinet. Contact your students middle school teacher for more information
Beginning High Brass
Beginning High Brass
(Trumpet and French Horn)
8:00-8:50am
Instructor: Carson Sachtleben (csachtleben@psdschools.org)
This class is designed for students that have never played trumpet or French horn before. Instruction includes how to assemble and hold the instrument, how to read music, and how to produce a great sound.
Students should bring their instrument (see Instrument Information), all necessary accessories, a pencil.
PSD students will receive a free copy of Sound Innovations to use for their music for the class. Non-PSD students should bring a copy of book 1 for their instrument (available at local music stores).
To prepare for the final performance, the Class Schedule will CHANGE on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday July 31. For these two days, ALL BEGINNING BAND STUDENTS WILL MEET FROM 9:00am to 9:50am. The final demonstration performance will be held at 10:30am on Friday, August 1. We would love to see you.
Beginning Low Brass
Beginning Low Brass
(Trombone, Baritone, Tuba)
9:00-9:50am
Instructor: Carson Sachtleben (csachtleben@psdschools.org)
This class is designed for students that have never played trombone, baritone or tuba before. Instruction includes how to assemble and hold the instrument, how to read music, and how to produce a great sound.
Students should bring their instrument (see Instrument Information), all necessary accessories, a pencil.
PSD students will receive a free copy of Sound Innovations to use for their music for the class. Non-PSD students should bring a copy of book 1 for their instrument (available at local music stores).
There will be a final demonstration for parents on August 1 at 10:30am. We would love to see you.
Many PSD middle schools require teacher approval to play percussion. You should check with your middle school band director BEFORE signing up for the beginning percussion class.
This class is designed for students that have never played percussion before. Instruction includes how to assemble and hold the sticks/mallets, how to read music, and how to play with a great sound.
Students should bring their instrument (see Instrument Information), all necessary accessories, a pencil.
PSD students will receive a free copy of Sound Innovations to use for their music for the class. Non-PSD students should bring a copy of book 1 for their instrument (available at local music stores).
To prepare for the final performance, the Class Schedule will CHANGE on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday July 31. For these two days, ALL BEGINNING BAND STUDENTS WILL MEET FROM 9:00am to 9:50am. The final demonstration performance will be held at 10:30am on Friday, August 1. We would love to see you.
The remedial time is NOT a class. We offer a time to help students that may fall behind. Students that have to miss a few classes (for vacation or other prior commitment) or students that need a little individual help with a concept can SCHEDULE remedial help with the teacher above. If you feel you need this time, simply talk with the teacher listed above (or send an email) to secure some time.
The remedial time is NOT a class. We offer a time to help students that may fall behind. Students that have to miss a few classes (for vacation or other prior commitment) or students that need a little individual help with a concept can SCHEDULE remedial help with the teacher above. If you feel you need this time, simply talk with the teacher listed above (or send an email) to secure some time.
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
The Poudre School District Intermediate Music Program is open to any student who has played an instrument for one or more years, and will still be in middle school next year.
Three of our sites offer an intermediate band and an intermediate orchestra. These are full concert bands and full string orchestras (not individual instrument classes). The focus of the program is to prepare a short concert that is presented on the last day of classes.
Classes are taught by professional music educators - often by the teachers students will have either in middle school or high school. For that reason, we recommend that students attend the site closest to their home school - students will not only get to know their future music teachers, but many of the students that will be in their band and orchestra classes in the fall as well.
The summer intermediate orchestra is an opportunity for students to continue to play their instruments over the summer. The focus of the orchestra will be on learning approximately four pieces of music that will be performed at a final concert at 9:00am on Friday, August 1. Parents are encouraged to attend to final performance.
Students should bring their instrument and all accessories needed to play. Music will be provided.
The summer intermediate band is an opportunity for students to continue to play their instruments over the summer. The focus of the band will be on learning approximately four pieces of music that will be performed at a final concert at 9:30am on Friday, August 1. Parents are encouraged to attend to final performance.
Students should bring their instrument and all accessories needed to play. Music will be provided.
CONTACT
Summer Music Coordinator - Scott Schlup - sschlup@psdschools.org - (970) 732-7878
Summer Music Teachers - Listed with the class information (links above) - Click their name to send an email
School Year Orchestra Teachers:
Blevins Middle School - Brian Floyd - bfloyd@psdschools.org
Boltz Middle School - Melissa Claeys - meclaeys@psdschools.org
Cache La Poudre Middle School - Nichole Markle - nmarkle@psdschools.org
Kinard Middle School - Leanne Griffey - lgriffey@psdschools.org
Lesher Middle School - Loni Obluda - lobluda@psdschools.org
Lincoln Middle School - Dana Kettlewell - dkettlewell@psdschools.org
Timnath Middle/High School - Andrew Mendizabal - amendizabal@psdschools.org
Preston Middle School - Josh Greiner - jgreiner@psdschools.org
Webber Middle School - Noelle Bauman - nbauman@psdschools.org
Wellington Middle/High School - Noah Walker - nwalker@psdschools.org
School Year Band Teachers:
Blevins Middle School - Carson Sachtleben - csachtleben@psdschools.org
Boltz Middle School - Phoung Nguyen - dnguyen@psdschools.org
Cache La Poudre Middle School - Nichole Markle - nmarkle@psdschools.org
Kinard Middle School - Mike Perez - mperez@psdschools.org
Lesher Middle School - Meghan Munoz - mmunoz@psdschools.org
Lincoln Middle School - Dana Kettlewell - dkettlewell@psdschools.org
Timnath Middle/High School - Andrea Frost - afrotst@psdschools.org
Preston Middle School - Josh Greiner - jgreiner@psdschools.org
Webber Middle School - Jana Webster-Wheeler - jwebster@psdschools.org
Wellington Middle/High School - Bill Cleary - wcleary@psdschools.org
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