"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. Thank you Mrs. Coy for being a great 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