Friends of Whitman Music

Friends of Whitman Music (FOWM)

Whitman’s support group is called “The Friends of Whitman Music (FOWM)” and they can be contacted through the Friends of Whitman Music Website.

Friends of Whitman Music (FOWM) is a group of families and friends who advocate, volunteer, and raise funds for our Music Programs. We work with Ms. Gunn to support all music programs. All are welcome to attend and support Whitman musicians.

FOWM is comprised of parents, guardians, and community members who are committed to supporting music education for all Whitman students.

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Announcements

• Parent Volunteers Needed During June Events!
  • Check out our Sign Up Form to learn more.

Upcoming Performances and Music Events

• June 3: Music in the Parks at Wild Waves (Concert Orchestra and Concert Band) 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• June 7: Band Concert (Introductory, Intermediate, Concert, and Jazz Bands) 6 – 7 p.m.
• June 8: Orchestra Concert (Introductory and Concert Orchestras) 6 – 7 p.m.
• June 17: Whitman Music Picnic for families and students, Carkeek Park shelter #1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• June 21: Music and Art Walk
• June 22: Incoming 9th Grade Performing Arts Meeting at Ballard High School, 7 p.m.

Upcoming FOWM Events

• June 7 and 8: Save the date for FOWM bake sales at June concerts.
  • Need bakers and volunteers for each concert (June 7 and 8). Volunteer to help staff the bake sale table. Be part of this fun and important fundraiser for Whitman music! Sign up to volunteer at the bake sale table the concert date of your choice.
• June 14: FOWM Meeting, 6 p.m. Online Teams Meeting

FOWM Website

Visit the FOWM website for current updates and meeting information.

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FOWM Meetings

The FOWM planning team meets remotely on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. to discuss activities for the Whitman Music Program.

All parents/guardians are welcome to join us! For a meeting link or any information at all please send us an email at friendsofwhitmanmiddlemusic@gmail.com

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Previous Events

Ms. Gunn and the Whitman Music Program hosted about sixty-five (65!) 5th Grade Musicians from our feeder elementary schools for an Elementary Instrumental Music (EIM) Day.

These students practiced how to work on their specific parts in small groups and then come together on our stage to play as a complete Band or Orchestra! We saw a lot of smiling students and proud parents this weekend! Way to go Ms. Gunn! Congrats to our WMS Music Student Volunteers!

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Jazz Band Remind Text

Please join our Remind text service if you haven’t yet. We only have about half of people signed up. This is used for time-sensitive announcements such as morning-of cancellations of Jazz Band. It is imperative that we have 100% of families signed up for this service.

Remind for Jazz Band

We use Remind to send out updates and last minute news for the Jazz Band.

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Music Overview

Open to Grades: 6, 7 & 8. The music program is a big part of Whitman. Students can take band or orchestra as a full-year elective. Music classes are open to beginners as well as experienced students.

• Play some of your favorite music and learn some new types of music! Some examples of things we’ve played this year are..
  • Theme from Mission Impossible
  • Raider’s March
  • “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto
  • Music from the genres of Jazz, Fiddle, Pop, and music from other countries!
• Orchestra
  • Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass
• Band Instruments
  • Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion
    • Percussion students are required to learn both mallets and drums
    • Saxophone and Percussion students are required to. have at least one year of experience on another instrument