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High Plains Music Program


All students at High Plains take part in music classes.  Lessons are based on the Colorado State Music Standards for kindergarten through fifth grades.  Students learn about the basic elements of music and how to apply those elements.  Students of all grade levels learn how to read and write music, perform as a group, sing, music history, music technology, and important musical composers.  Each grade-level performs a musical program every year.  The shows vary each year and teach different musical genres, styles and have an academic connection.  Students also learn to play instruments.  Younger students play percussion instruments (drums, xylophones, boomwhackers, etc.) while older students learn to play recorders and can-joes.  This is an excellent way to incorporate all of our music standards in a very enjoyable manner.

Extra-Curricular Music Classes

High Plains students have several options for additional music studies. Students K-2 are invited to take part in Music Club.  The High Plains Choir is open to students in grades 3-5.  The Band is for students in fourth and fifth grades.  Additional information on each of these classes can be found on the Activities & Clubs page.  

The Cherry Creek School District also offers an Orchestra class for students in third grade and higher, as well as a Percussion class for students in 4th and 5th grades.  Both of these classes are held at Campus Middle School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  Please contact Mrs. Merrihew for additional information at dmerrihew@cherrycreekschools.org.
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Cherry Creek School District No. 5 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance officer: District Compliance Officer or directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region VIII, Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver, CO 80204.