Music Program


Program Accomplishments

40+ Disney Stage Performances

23 All-State Honor Band acceptances since 2003

9 Music in the Parks Festival wins (3 jazz, 3 choir, 3 concert band)

2 Top 5 in the Nation awards from Believe Productions

4 House of Blues Jazz Ensemble performances 


HILLSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM

325 music students in 11 classes before, during, and after school Beginning Band, Concert Band, Beginning & Advanced Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Uptown & Downtown Jazz Bands, Drumline, and Choir



ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM

~150 music students at five elementary schools (Fuerte, Avacado, Jamacha, Vista Grande, Rancho) in a before school music program, comprised of beginning and advanced band 

Spencer Caldwell Music Director Accomplishments

Formed the HMDPA non-profit in 1997

Three-time Teacher of the Year (1994, 2004, 2013)

California Music Educators Association Board Member (1997-2011)

Three-time Distinguished Service Award Winner (1997, 1999, 2000)

Jazz educator of the Year (2002)