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Mrs. Paula Hartmann, 4-8th Grade Orchestras
Mrs. Hartmann is in her 22nd year teaching at Walcott, Blue Grass and Buffalo schools. She received her Bachelor of Music
degree from The University of Iowa and a Masters in Effective Teaching from Drake University. Formerly a member of the
Quad City Symphony, she now subs and plays gigs as they fit into her schedule.
In her spare time she enjoys reading, biking with the family(she is the one on the red tandem), and volleyball.
Mr. Johnson, Chorus Coming soon...
Mrs. Hill, 5-8th Grade Bands
Mrs. Monike (pronounced like Monique) Hill is currently in her 8th year of
teaching. She is the director of the Walcott, Blue Grass and Buffalo 5th through 8th grade concert bands, the 7th/8th
grade marching band (just the 7/8th grade band during the months of Aug.-Oct.) the jazz band and percussion ensemble.
Mrs. Hill attended J.B. Young and Central HS in Davenport and was very involved
with the choir, orchestra and band programs. She attended Western Illinois University because of thier fabulous music
programs and because they were the only University at the time who had a steel band. Her teaching positions have
included the following: 6th-12th grade bands for Orion Community Schools,
IL., K-5 general music/beginning band at Bay County Public School Academy in Bay City, MI. and Director of Bands for
Heritage High School in Saginaw, MI.
Mrs. Hill loves the "crazyness" of the high school ensembles but moved
back home in order to put her family first. In addition to teaching she also does the following: teaches
the J.B. Young Steel Band, is the drumline instructor for West High School, is a percussionist/section leader with the
Quad City Wind Ensemble, performs in the area on her steel drums, teaches private percussion lessons and sings at Sacred Heart
Cathedral in Davenport.
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