Music At District One
At Yuma School District One, music is an integral part of the curriculum and plays a major role in the educational program of every student. Believing that the arts enhance the learning experiences of children, District One is pleased to offer a full range of music programs for our students. All students in kindergarten through sixth grade receive general music class, and we offer music as an elective in our middle schools.Orchestra classes begin in the fourth grade and band classes begin in the fifth grade. Select school sites offer special music programs including choir, recorder, piano lab, guitar, Suzuki violin, Orff Ensemble, and musical theater.
Our music curriculum aligns to Arizona State Standards and utilizes a diverse repertoire including folk, popular,ethnic, and electronic music forms from various cultures and historical period.
Our Programs
- K–5 General Music
- 5th Grade Band
- Middle School Band
- Middle School Orchestra
- Middle School Choir
- Middle School Honor Band & Choir
- Ensemble Groups
- Marching Band
- Jazz Band
- Summer Music & Band Camp
Meet Our Music Team
Sam Guerrero
Music Teacher (Band)
Castle Dome
Josh Lanning
Music Teacher (Choir)
Castle Dome
Jose Ramos
Music Teacher
Gila Vista
Lauren McGuire
Music Teacher
Ron Watson
Ms. Morley
Music Teacher
Woodard
Joel Santana
Music Teacher
4th Avenue
Allison Schweers
Music Teacher
Alice Byrne & Roosevelt
Danae Nieto-Freifeld
Music Teacher
Desert Mesa
Nannette Avendano Rodriguez
Music Teacher
G.W. Carver
Amy Olson
Music Teacher
Dorothy Hall
Ernest Ortega
Music Teacher
C.W. McGraw
Kim Buchanan
Music Teacher
O.C. Johnson & James D. Price
Mrs. Ludington
Music Teacher
Mary A. Otondo
Clara Navarro
Music Teacher
Palmcroft
Brenda Ten Cate
Music Teacher
James B. Rolle
Karrie Myers
Music Teacher
Sunrise