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Music

Our amazing music department at Drake Middle School consists of a variety of options for students to explore.

Music

Music at Drake Middle School

Vocal Music

Vocal music classes consist of three options. There is a class for beginners which is usually for 6th or 7th graders and is a mixed choral group. Serenatas is an advanced vocal music class for female students. Acafellas is an advanced men’s choir.

Band

Band consists of three class levels: 6th grade band, 7th grade band, and 8th grade band. Each year expands and builds upon the skills of the previous year.

Orchestra

String Orchestra is a yearlong course devoted to the study of music written and arranged for standard orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and string bass). Students are required to pass the previous level to move on to the next level shown below.

  • Level 1 (Prelude) Orchestra
  • Level 2 (Intermezzo) Orchestra
  • Level 3 (Dragon) Orchestra
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Music in Jeffco

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.