Ms. Templeton-Band

I joined the Amherst Elementary Instrumental Music team in 2019 after several years of teaching elementary and middle school band, as well as elementary general music in other districts. I teach band at Crocker Farm, Wildwood, and Fort River Schools.

I attended UMass Amherst for undergraduate and graduate school, which is what brought me to the area from New York City where I grew up.  I am a Trombonist, but love to play all the instruments.

I am truly looking forward to making music with the students at our wonderful schools. My goal in lessons and rehearsals is to leave the students feeling excited and confident about playing their instruments, and wanting to try more skills on their instruments. I am honored to be a part of each student’s musical journey.

Fun Facts about Ms. Templeton:

• I went to the “Fame” high school in New York City for music performance, where my school jazz band got to perform with Wynton Marsalis 

• When I’m not teaching I enjoy gardening, running, kayaking, traveling and spending time with my two children

• I am a freelance Trombonist and have played with various ensembles throughout the Northeast region.

• I have been to 47 of the lower 48 states, and have been to Japan twice (where my husband is from)

• I have two dogs, Ginger and Zuzu, and a cat named Atticus (pictured below)

Feel free to contact me anytime at templetona@arps.org