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Zero Hour Band, Choir, and Orchestra Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is Now Open!

Turn in the registration form by email to weyerm@mapleton.us or by mail to:

Skyview Welcome Center
Attn: Performing Arts
8990 York St
Thornton, CO 80229

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Zero Hour Registration Form

Questions? Click below for Frequently Asked Questions!

Zero Hour Frequently Asked Questions

Moving into Mapleton? Email Mrs. Weyer, Program Assistant Director, at weyerm@mapleton.us and she will provide more information! We'd love to have you in the program!

About the District Performing Arts Department

Mapleton Public Schools is proud to offer a robust Performing Arts program to all registered Mapleton students grades 6-12. These programs include band, choir, and orchestra, with grades 7-12 participating in our Zero Hour program at either our Skyview Campus or at our new Mapleton Arts Center (MAC) on the Broadway Campus. 6th grade students are offered band, choir and orchestra as beginning classes in all of our K-6 and K-8 schools during the normal school day. Select schools offer 5th grade choir as well. In addition, extra-curricular after-school opportunities include Drama, Color Guard, Mariachi and Jazz Band. These programs emphasize the art of live performance.

 

Before School - Zero Hour Music Ensemble Classes  

Our Zero Hour occurs Monday through Friday from 7:10-8:05 a.m. on one of our two performing arts campuses. These classes are open to any student grades 7-12 and because these music ensembles are offered to students at the district level, we have the potential to have some of the largest performing groups in the metro area. Each of these ensembles present concerts, participate in field trips, and perform at festivals and events throughout the Denver metro area. Bus drop-off is at 7:00 a.m. and bus pick-up is at 8:15 a.m.
 
Skyview Performing Arts (8990 York St, Thornton, 80229)
  • Intermediate Bands Grades 7-8 - Concert Band & Symphonic Band
  • Intermediate Orchestras Grades 7-9 - Sinfonia & Festival Orchestra
  • Intermediate Choirs Grades 6-8 - Intermezzo & Serenade 
Mapleton Arts Center (MAC) (7480 Broadway, Bldg 4, Denver, 80221)
  • HS Band Grades 9-12 - Wind Symphony
  • HS Orchestra Grades 9-12 - Ovation Orchestra
  • HS Choir Grades 9-12 - Mapleton Singers

During School

Beginning performing arts classes are offered to each 6th grade class. These classes are taught by highly qualified and accomplished music directors. Band, choir and orchestra are the course selections that are offered, and every 6th grade student in Mapleton is encouraged to participate. Information regarding beginning performing arts classes is sent home at the beginning of each school year. Check with your school director for more information, or contact Robin Cutting and Melissa Weyer.   

 

After School

Mapleton Performing Arts offers extra-curricular opportunities, which include:  
Year-round:
  • Honors Orchestra (Grade 8-12, by audition, Skyview Campus)
  • Mapleton Jazz Messengers (Grade 9-12, by audition, Skyview)
  • Jazz Lab Band (Grade 7-12, open to all, Skyview)
Fall:
  • Musical (Open to students grade 9-12, MAC)
  • Musical Pit (by director appointment, grade 9-12, MAC)
  • Skyview Marching Band and Color Guard (Grade 9-12, Skyview)
Winter:
  • Skyview Winter Guard (Grade 7-12)
Spring:
  • Play (Open to students grade 9-12, by audition, MAC)
  • Mariachi Club (Grade 7-12, no audition, prior experience required on trumpet and violin, Skyview)

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Contact Information:

Robin Cutting
Performing Arts Director
303.853.1223 | cuttingr@mapleton.us

Melissa Weyer
Performing Arts Asst. Director 
303.853.1205 | weyerm@mapleton.us

Greg Piotraschke
Mapleton Arts Center (MAC) Building Manager
303.853.4871 | piotraschkeg@mapleton.us

Martha Geonetta
Performing Arts Secretary
303.853.4870 | geonettam@mapleton.us