Welcome to General Music at Walter Douglas!

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Students are fortunate to have general music in grades K-4 and have a choice of band, orchestra, or general music in 5th and 6th grades. The administration at Flowing Wells recognizes the importance of fine arts as part of a well-rounded education, especially for elementary students.

5th and 6th Grade – These students are privileged to be a part of the Upbeat Drumming Program which is associated with the University of Arizona. A doctoral percussion player comes 16 times a semester and teaches students drumming on tubano drums. Their learning is reinforced with Mrs. Baum on the days when the instructor is not scheduled to come. 

                                                                        
                                                                              Upbeat is provided, in part, by a grant from ACA

4th Grade – 4th graders are learning how to play the recorder. This instrument prepares them for being in band next year.  They will show you all sorts of wonderful things they have learned. Students also participate in Recorder Karate, a program where students can learn more difficult pieces and earn belts. Here are some interesting websites that will help them with their practice:

www.musick8.com
Login for Karate 1:
username: karate
password: rubric

Login for Karate 2:
username: karate2
password: blackb3lt

www.atplaymusic.com/our-apps/recorder
App for iPhone and iPad

www.joytunes.com/play
Can play on computer
Will need a microphone
Will need a flash drive from Adobe (free)

K-3 Grades – These grades focus on beat, rhythm, melody, singing, and moving!

Douglas Singers – Walter Douglas has an after school choir for 3rd – 6th graders. Students meet on Mondays after school until 3:00. We sing approximately 3 times a year.

• Choral Festival will be held on October 29, 2018 at FWHS.

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Band and Orchestra

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