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John Montgomery
Band Director
John Montgomery is in his 27th year in education with experience teaching band in grades 5-12. He has been the band director at Memorial Middle School since 2014. In his time at Memorial the band program has grown and flourished while participating in collaborations with the Grove City Community Winds, composer James Swearingen and commissioning and the world premiere of “Bayside Reflections” by Lisa Galvin.
Mr. Montgomery completed a bachelor of music education from The Ohio State University, a masters degree from Capital University and post graduate studies at Vandercook College of Music. He is an active freelance trumpet player performing in the Newark Granville Symphony, Brass Band of Columbus, Grove City Community Winds and many church and community events in central Ohio. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Montgomery is an avid golfer and serves as the golf coach at Memorial.
- (614)-921-7600
- John_Montgomery@hboe.org
The Bands
Membership in Symphonic Band is elective and selective. The ensemble will develop advanced musicianship and skills through daily rehearsals and participating in after-school concerts and OMEA Adjudicated Events. Music will be selected from many different styles and music periods.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
Membership in the Concert Band is elective and selective. The ensemble will develop advanced musicianship and skills through daily rehearsals and participating in after-school concerts and OMEA Adjudicated Events. Music will be selected from many different styles and music periods.
Membership in the Cadet Band is elective and selective. The ensemble will develop advanced musicianship and skills through daily rehearsals and participating in after-school concerts and OMEA Adjudicated Events. Music will be selected from many different styles and music periods.
Membership in Jazz Ensemble is elective and selective. The performance group is open to all high school band members who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drum set, guitar, or string bass. Students must display advanced playing technique and an interest in Jazz music. The ensemble will perform traditional and modern Jazz in various concerts, community events, and/or adjudicated events throughout the school year and summer. Students who play non-band instruments (piano, bass, guitar) should see the director at the time of registration to arrange an audition.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
Ensemble Membership in Percussion Ensemble is elective and selective. The ensemble will begin rehearsals following the conclusion of marching band season. The ensemble will develop advanced musicianship and percussion skills through preparation and participation in concert and contest performances. Literature will include classical, jazz, rock, and contemporary music. All Percussion Ensemble members must be members of Symphonic Band, Concert Band, or Wind Ensemble.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
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