New Year Updates and Dates

• Futures Concert (6th Grade Only)- February 6th at 7pm

  • rehearsal during the day at CMHS, Permission Slips due Jan 22nd

• Playing Test for 5th and 6th- Due Jan 31st

• Playing Test for 4th- Due Jan 24th

• Solo and Ensemble Forms and Money- Due Jan 31st (5th and 6th only- optional)

Amazing Band Students:

Check out the "Students" tab at the top right corner to find the note reading games!

Band classes starts August 21st! 

All students should still come to band class and participate until they have an instrument.

Registration Form - ALL  4th, 5th, and 6th grade students planning on participating in band must fill out this form

Band Supplies List - Other than the instrument, here is what your student needs for class everyday.

23-24 Band Handbook- contains guidelines and policies for a smooth year of music making!

4th Grade Instrument Letter- sent home to 3rd graders at the end of last year. Has information on instruments and joining.

How should I get an instrument?

Renting from our local music stores- Our amazing local music stores rent out instruments for a low monthly charge. Some even have rent to own programs.

Local Music Stores List

Purchase New/Used- Check with your band director if you need help deciding on a specific instrument for your student. Instrument stores sell new and refurbished instruments, but you may also find decent used instruments from craigslist/facebook marketplace. Used instruments often need a tune up before being played. Please do not order instruments from a non-reputable source. Here are some guidelines if you are looking to purchase an instrument.

D12 Instrument Rental/Purchase Guidelines

Renting from the school- usually reserved for baritones, tubas, and any student in need. $120 for the full year. Instruments are first-come, first-served (again, we try to reserve for students in need).

A note from Ms. Austin

My name is Andrea Austin, and I am delighted to be the band director at both Cheyenne Mountain Elementary and Pinon Valley Elementary.  I am so excited to share my knowledge and love for music with your student(s). We will have a blast, and make awesome music together! 

I am originally from Pueblo, CO where I played in as many bands as I could. I have a Bachelors of Music Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder (Go Buffs!), and I am currently working on a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. 

When I am not teaching, I am camping, hiking, snowboarding, gardening, or hanging out with my partner and our two silly dogs.