Gardner MA Middle School Welcomes the Saxman
Music and Art has gained a renewed focus in the Gardner Public School System and today we profile only one of its numerous local stars. On August 21, 2023, the Gardner Middle School Music Department announced that John Mellish will be a new band teacher at the school.
Mr. Davilli from GMS Music posted, “I’m very happy and excited to tell you about our new band teacher at GMS, Mr. John Mellish! Mr. Mellish is a graduate of UMass Amherst (2020) where he studied Music Education and his main instrument is the saxophone . During his time there he was also a drum major for the famous UMass Minuteman Marching Band. He had previously been working as a high school music teacher in New Hampshire, teaching Band, Chorus, Music Theory, Piano, and Guitar. He plays most woodwind instruments, brass instruments, and is knowledgeable with percussion instruments. I’m more than happy to welcome Mr. Mellish to the GMS music team, he is a fantastic educator and friend.
Gardner Mayor Nicholson posted, “Congratulations Mr Mellish! Can’t wait to see the great work you do with the GMS band program!