Music

Music education rooted in the Colorado Academic Standards is an integral part of Jeffco's core curriculum and provides students with unique experiences and skills essential for success in school and beyond. Students are provided instruction in all aspects of music: singing, playing, moving, reading, listening, analyzing, creating and performing.

Columbine Course Catalog

The overall philosophy of vocal music at Columbine is that anyone can learn to sing. Previous experience, while highly valued, is not required. We will teach you to sing.

It is also possible to take more than one music class. A student could theoretically be in more than one choir class, or be in both band and choir. Administrative-approved travel with specific classes is planned either locally or statewide.

Costs for class travel are calculated and fees are due separately, in addition to class fees to the finance office. Travel information is provided as it becomes available. Ensemble students are financially responsible for required outfits. All classes are for a full year.

The CHS instrumental music program offers an active, well-rounded and valuable experience. Student enrollment in each performance ensemble is a full-year commitment for curriculum planning and developmental purposes.

• The program is open to all students with any level of experience – including beginners!
•  Instrumental music provides quality instruction for students by teaching music through performance. All classes in the program will perform many times throughout the year.
• Students may rent, if available, a school-owned band or orchestra instrument for $62.50 per semester or provide their own instrument. There are many local stores that provide purchase or rental services.
• Percussion instruments are provided, and all percussion students will pay the rental fee of $62.50 per semester to help cover instrument replacement and upkeep costs.
• Each ensemble has a separate fee. Cost covers class materials such as (but not limited to) minor instrument or equipment repair, music purchases and a portion of travel expenses for music contests, festivals, community performances, etc.
• The Columbine "Marching Rebels" Marching Band is a very successful (top 12 in the state) and visible curricular-extracurricular activity sponsored by Mr. Vandermeer. Incoming freshman students who participate in band will be enrolled in marching band class alongside the current 10th-12^th grade band students in the fall semester.

Administrative-approved travel opportunities are offered each year. The program also plans major trips every three years – stay enrolled in the program to ensure you have the ability to participate in these life-changing opportunities. Costs for class travel are calculated and fees are due separately to band/orchestra boosters, aside from class fees to the finance office. Travel information is provided as it becomes available.

• Students who are enrolled in an instrumental ensemble may also participate in extra-curricular musical events such as pep band, winter percussion, winter guard, pit orchestra for school musicals, and audition for All County and All State ensembles. Students performing should work toward owning or renting an intermediate or professional model instrument. Private study is strongly encouraged.
• Academic letter opportunities are available through instrumental music.