Drake MS Orchestra

Happy Halloween! Mrs. Coy is Albert Einstein for Halloween this year!

Fun fact - Einstein played the violin.

Quote- “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in music…I get most joy in life out of my violin.” 1929

For the fifth consecutive year, Jeffco Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students.

Thank you to our music staff and students for your continued passion and dedication! 🎶🎉 Jeffco Music

Are you ready for camp? I know we are!

At the Drake Audiotorum- Please bring a snack to share for the reception to follow!

Drake Orchestras Shine at CASTA State Festival!

On Friday, April 11th, 2025, 104 talented students from Drake Middle School’s Intermezzo (7th grade) and Dragon (8th grade) Orchestras proudly represented their school at the CASTA Orchestra State Festival. Drake was the only middle school in all of Jeffco to qualify for this prestigious event—and impressively, two of the five total middle school orchestras performing at State were from Drake!

Both ensembles earned straight Superior (I) Ratings at the CASTA Regional Festival in March, qualifying them both for the State level with Superior Ratings Overall.

At CASTA State:
🎻 The Intermezzo Orchestra, youngest and largest ensemble to perform at State, earned a Superior Rating.
🎶 The Dragon Orchestra received an Excellent+ Rating, showcasing their dedication and musicianship.
We are incredibly proud of our students’ hard work, passion, and achievements. What an amazing accomplishment!

YAY Orchestra! Jeffco Music Friends of Jeffco Music Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado

104 students in the Intermezzo Orchestra and Dragon Orchestra received Superior eating at CASTA regionals in March. Now they are both headed to State next week! They are two of five total middle school orchestras performing at CASTA State, out of 40 total orchestras in the entire state of Colorado, making up 40% of the middle school students performing! We are so excited!! Jeffco Music Friends of Jeffco Music

CONGRATULATIONS to BOTH the Intermezzo Orchestras and the Dragon Orchestra who received straight ones and Superior Ratings at CASTA!

Thank to Dr. Kirk Moss and Dr. Drake for our wonderful clinics yesterday!

Afterward we celebrated!!

In celebration of our West Valley Orchestra program:

Over 300 5th - 12th graders at Ralston Valley High School Area Festival tonight!

Next week, there will be over 300 more at Arvada West High School!

Go Orchestra Go!

Happy Halloween!🎃 🎵🎃🎵🎃