Ontario Middle School

 

 

Matt Gilman is in his eighth year as Director of Bands for the Ontario School District, and his nineteenth year in the district.  He taught previously in Provo, Utah, and in Nyssa, Oregon.
Mr. Gilman is originally from Smithfield, Utah.  He holds a BA Degree in Music Education, with a Minor in Finnish, from Utah State University, and he earned a MMus. in Conducting from the American Band College (Southern Oregon University).  His major instrument is Clarinet, and he has performed with The 25th Army Band (IDARNG), Salt Lake Symphonic Winds, and most recently, the Treasure Valley Concert Band.  He has performed as a soloist with the Treasure Valley Symphony and the Fruitland High School Band.

 

 

The mission of the Ontario Middle School Band is to achieve high standards of music education and music performance in the short amount of time we have together. The OMS Band facilitates musical development and enrichment of its members and promotes the place and value of music in our community.

Band participation plays a significant role in the cultural, intellectual, and social lives of young adults, fosters fellowship and goodwill among its members, as well as provides its members with opportunities for personal growth and leadership.

Band students are involved in many other things at OMS in addition to Band. Band members play sports, including football, basketball, wrestling, track and field, tennis, and baseball.They are involved in Robotics and Quiz Bowl. There is a place for everyone in the OMS Band!