"Leaving Mrs. Coy and the Drake Orchestra Family is the hardest goodbye of all! She is simply an extraordinary teacher and her love for music shines through the amazing performances we see in our children! We are so very, very grateful for our time with her!" - 2026

"I am forever grateful for Mrs. Coy, who gave me the best orchestra experience in my life!" - 2026

"Mrs. Coy is an amazing teacher and has filled our children's hearts with music.  Orchestra has been such a meaninginful part of both of the middle school journeys.  I know that as they pursue their dreams, they will take this incredible musical education with them" - 2026

"Thank you for going the extra mile every single day! Whether it's your creative lesson plans, thoughtful encouragement, or unwavering belief in our child, we are beyond grateful!  The orchestra concerts and the growth of these kids are amazing!" - 2026

"I have always had orchestra to look forward to, a place I enjoy and belong.  Orchestra was the major reason I survived middle school so well.  I am so grateful for the unforgettable memories such as Nationals this year.  Mrs. Coy is the teacher I will miss more than anything!" - 2026

"Orchestra has made me better musically and emotionally! I am so thankful for the all the memories that I have gathered in orchestra through new friends, filed trips, concerts, and of course, Nationals in San Fran, CA.  Thank you to Mrs. Coy for helping me find myself through music. I am deeply grateful!" - 2026

"Mrs. Coy's classroom is where I feel the most peace at school.  She always makes time to help her students.  She is such a great teacher!" - 2025

"I have learned so much and playing the cello is one of my favorite hobbies! Orchestra is literally my favorite class I look forward to throughout the day! I have made many friends in orchestra.  I couldn't have had a better teacher!" -2025

"Mrs. Coy has created a space in my life where I could be having an awful day with the ups and downs of middle school and come into orchestra and leave it all in the hallway. It has been such an escape for me and a time of day where I can honestly do something I love. She has made me love orchestra and find so much joy in playing. Every year my good block day was always the one I had orchestra on and I genuinely am excited to come to orchestra. She has made my middle school career so so so much better. She is also the reason I am continuing orchestra in high school. I am thankful for what she has done in my life and me and my family will be forever grateful."  - 2025

"Mrs. Coy is one of the best teachers I've ever had! She is the most patient teacher I have ever had!  She is always willing to explain anything to others in a way they'll understand and that's what makes me happy to have her as a teacher." - 2025

"Mrs. Coy was so caring as I dealt with my anxiety struggles during this year. I missed several rehearsals during school at that time and she was so understanding during all of that! She has always been one of my favorite teachers at Drake. I'll definitely miss her in high school and I will always cherish the time I spent with her!" 2024

"We cannot tell you how grateful we are for Mrs. Coy and for sharing her passion with our children! They simply love having her for orchestra and have grown so much this year! " 2024

"Mrs. Coy is the most amazing teacher and will turn any bad day into a good one!" 2023

"This is the best class I have! It makes joy fill everyone I know and it is so worth it!" 2023

"The best part of orchestra class is the feeling when the different parts just flow together after playing and practicing for a long time. The sound difference from start of year to end of year is amazing, and receiving new music is the best feeling. It makes you realize how much better you're getting." 2023

"What I love most about orchestra is hanging with friends, 

playing orchestra games, and Mrs. Coy." - 2023

"This class inspires me to be bold during scary situations!" 2023

"I LOVE THAT EVERYONE IS SO FUN AND THAT ORCHESTRA IS LIKE ONE BIG LOVING FAMILY!!!" -2023

"I love playing in orchestra as well as the community we create in middle school orchestra. 

Just the feel of it makes me excited for school everyday!" -2023

"I love having orchestra EVERY DAY! 

I could not imagine middle school without it!" - 2022

"I love orchestra because I get to play and spend time with my friends. 

In orchestra, you get to go on field trips, go to skate city, and lots more!" - 2022

"I play sports and orchestra is my other hobby. It is so much fun!" - 2022

"I love orchestra because it allows me to play beautiful music. 

It also helps me stay optimistic in times of hardship." - 2022

Orchestra has been and always will be one of the 

best experiences in my life!"-2022

"Not only do you have a great community when you join orchestra, you also play AMAZING music." - 2022

"I really liked your orchestra class. It was a highlight of my day. Can’t wait for 8th grade orchestra and chamber!" - 2022

"Thank you for inspiring me to challenge myself in and out of orchestra. You really helped me gain confidence in my playing. You inspired me to audition for Jeffco Honors Orchestra. I am so grateful for that experience because it helped me gain the confidence that I needed to become the violist that I am today. Thank you so much!" - 2022

"You are our favorite teacher. Thank you for your passion and dedication to the students." - 2022 

"They loved orchestra this year. It was really their first time playing in the classroom since they were fully remote last year when they changed instruments. There has been a lot of growth!" -2022

"Thank you so much Mrs. Coy for getting me ahead when I missed so much online! I decided to try out for Jeffco Honors Orchestra, and I made it in thanks to you. If it weren't for you, I would possibly have quit orchestra by now. I was worried at the beginning of the year that I would be too far behind in orchestra to even play, but thanks to you, I have become capable of playing some pieces harder than those given to my grade level!" - 2022

 "Orchestra is a place for fun and learning! "-2021

"Thanks for your enthusiasm and commitment to our kids." - 2021