Why Bear Creek?
- In 2009, Bear Creek HS opened a new school, complete with a state of the art Performing Arts facility
- Out of state and US performance experiences - 2020 - Italy, Croatia, Slovenia and Iceland (Postponed due to COVID-19)
- Comprehensive program including String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band and Percussion Ensemble
- Extra-curricular music ensembles include: Winter Percussion, Winter Guard, orchestra for the school musicals, chamber ensembles
- Quality instruction and resources to keep student learning high (coaches and specialists in band, orchestra, percussion, dance and guard)
- Bear Creek’s instrumental program is ranked nationally and as one of the top in the state
We Travel and Perform Internationally….
- 2020 Italy, Croatia, Slovenia and Iceland (Postponed due to COVID-19)
- 2019 PASIC National Convention, Chamber Ensemble Competition, Indianapolis, IN
- 2017 Chihuko Brass Band Festival, Japan and Beijing, China2016 Music for All National Percussion Festival, Indianapolis
- 2014 Carnegie Hall, New York City
- 2012 WGI National Championships Dayton, OH, Winter Guard
- 2011 WG National Championships, Dayton, OH, Winter Percussion
- 2010 Disneyland, Los Angeles, CA
- 2008 WGI, Winter Percussion National Championships, Dayton, OH
- 2007 Paris, France
- 2006 PASIC National Convention, Austin, TX
- 2005 Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
- 2004 WGI Winter Percussion National Championships, San Diego, CA
- 2002 Zia Fest, Albuquerque, New Mexico
State and National Accolades
- 2019 Chamber Ensemble Competition - 2nd place, Percussive Arts Society International Conference
- 2019 Marching Band - State Finalist
- 2018 Marching Band - 1st place at Jeffco Band Festival, 1st place Friendship Cup, 1st place CBA Metro Regional Championships
- 2017 Marching Band - 1st place at Jeffco Band Festival, 1st place Friendship Cup, 1st place CBA Metro Regional Championships
- 2017 Band and Orchestra - Chihuko Brass Band Festival, Japan, (International Performance)
- Winter Percussion - Music for All National Percussion Festival (Top 12 in nation)
- Winter Percussion - 2nd and 4th in nation at WGI National Championships
- Winter Percussion - 11 time World Class State Champion
- Winter Guard - consistently in the top 5 in state championships, WGI World Championships Finalist
- Chamber Orchestra - 1st place rating ASTA State Festival
- Jazz Band - consistent 1st place ratings at UNC Greeley Jazz Festival and Mile High Jazz Fest
- Concert Band - 2019 CBA State Concert Band Festival, 1st place Superior rating
Artists in Residence and Collaborations
- 2019 Judith Galecki, Cellist, Colorado Symphony and David Rutherford, Colorado Public Radio
- 2018 Spinphony
- 2018 Colorado Wind Ensemble
- Bill Hill and Friends, Jazz, Timpanist, Colorado Symphony
- Denver Brass
- Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Dazzle Jazz Performances
- Mark Dorn, Trumpet
- JD Shaw, formerly Boston Brass French Horn
- Lance LaDuke, formerly Boston Brass Euphonium
- Ron Carter, Essentially Ellington Program
- Scott Hickey, Composer (Original work written for BCHS Bands, Orchestras, Choir and Harp)
Reasons To Be In The High School Instrumental Music Program
- 92% of people who play an instrument say they were glad they learned to do it
- 66% of students accepted to medical school were MUSIC MAJORS
- According to a US Senate report, students who participate in music have the lowest levels of current and lifelong use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs among any group in our society
- Studies have shown that young people who participate in music score an average of 82 points higher than non-arts students on SAT tests
- Students who participate in school music programs feel connected to the school and traditionally do well in the classroom
- Students learn to express their humanity at an artistic level
- Students in the music program learn the value of hard work, leadership and cooperation
- Music students learn to be better citizens
- Music students (of all grade levels) make the acquaintance of hundreds of peers who share a common interest
- Music students may get tuition assistance for college as a result of musical abilities
- Bear Creek High School Instrumental Music is a family, working together for each other
- You will be a part of one of the most sought after activities at BCHS!
- Music is fun!!
