GMS offers both band and choir programsThe study of music has long been documented as a major contributor to the success of students in academics. Research has shown that band students represent the top of the academic scale in most schools. We know they are averaging 62 points higher on SAT tests, which indicate they are stronger in verbal and math scores than other members of the student body. There is a definite link between the top achiever academically and the music student. THEY ARE ONE IN THE SAME!!!
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Choir ProgramChoir is a year-long elective
Our choir will perform at several on and off campus events |
Band ProgramBand is a year-long elective
Our bands will perform at several on and off campus events |
Director
Mrs. Thomas grew up in Temecula and is an alumna of Temecula Valley High School. She found her passion for music education during her years as a TVUSD student. She was blessed to be supported in an environment where this passion was nurtured by teachers and school cultures that provided many opportunities and experiences. She set the goal of pursuing music education so that she could return to TVUSD and provide that same type of support and experience to the students of TVUSD. Mrs. Thomas earned her teaching credential and degree in Music Education from Azusa Pacific University. Her primary instruments are trombone and voice. Mrs. Tomas in in her 11th year of teaching. She has served as the band director at Fallbrook Union High School and Calvary Murrieta Christian School. She spent 5 years as the band and choir director at Temecula Valley High School. Mrs. Thomas has experience as a performer, musician, director, and conductor in over 30 musical theater productions.
Mrs. Thomas is thrilled to be serving as the band and choir director at Gardner Middle School! She works each day to develop excellence in every student as they work together to create excellent music.
In her free time, Mrs. Thomas enjoys spending time with her husband, David, and her three sons- Nathan, Zachary, and Daniel.
Mrs. Thomas is thrilled to be serving as the band and choir director at Gardner Middle School! She works each day to develop excellence in every student as they work together to create excellent music.
In her free time, Mrs. Thomas enjoys spending time with her husband, David, and her three sons- Nathan, Zachary, and Daniel.