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Music Program

 

Program Overview

  • Mission statement, goals, and values of the music program.
    • The goal of the Truman Middle School Music Program is to teach students how to play their instrument proficiently, 
  • Description of the program's offerings 
    • Beginning Band - For students who would like to learn how to play a band instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion)
    • Intermediate/Advanced Band - For students who are advancing on their instrument and have at least 1 year of experience on a band instrument.
    • Beginning Orchestra - For students who would like to learn how to play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, and bass)
    • Advanced Orchestra - For students who are advancing on their instrument and have at least 1 year of experience on a string instrument.
    • Timberwolf Regiment - Our Parade band that performs in the Fontana Christmas Parade. This includes any Band student who is interested and is willing to do extra rehearsals after school.
    • Choir - For any student who loves to sing and wants to learn how to sing in a group setting.
    • Truman School of Music - The after-school program that teaches students how to play instruments who aren't able to have Mrs. Hamilton's elective in their class schedule during the day.

 

Jessica Hamilton

Band, Choir, and Orchestra Director

(909) 357-5190

 

Mrs. Jessica Hamilton (formerly Ms. Ramos) is a music educator in the Southern California/Inland Empire area. She graduated from the University of Redlands with her Bachelors of Music in Music Education and Clarinet Performance along with her teaching credential. Two years later, she earned her Masters of Music in Clarinet Performance.

Mrs. Hamilton has always loved music from an early age and was able to teach herself how to play a myriad of instruments. She has performed in several groups - the Redlands Symphony, collegiate Wind Ensembles and Orchestras, Women's Choir, Trumpet Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Clarinet Choir. She is also a veteran of the Air National Guard Band of the West Coast, playing principal clarinet on tour around California. She also enjoys playing keyboard and drum set for her church (Sandals) on the weekends and of course, teaching at Truman Middle School.

Last year, Mrs. Hamilton was awarded Teacher of the Year at Truman Middle School in 2024. In addition, she had 6 students get into the San Bernardino County Honor Band & Orchestra, her Advanced Band performed in the San Bernardino County Performing Arts Showcase and was awarded $2,500, and both her Advanced Band and Advanced Orchestra earned an “Excellent” at the SCSBOA Festival.

Mrs. Hamilton is blessed to be teaching at Truman for the 3rd year. She is extremely proud of her current students and of her alumni who have continued in band.

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