About SMS Music |
Established in 2019Snoqualmie Middle School, located in Snoqualmie, Washington, is one of three middle schools in Snoqualmie Valley School District. SMS reopened in Fall 2019 and currently serves approximately 550 students. To learn more about SMS, please visit the school website.
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Our GoalThe goal of the Snoqualmie Middle School music program is to instill passion for the musical art in all students by teaching fundamental musicianship skills, offering relevant repertoire selections, and providing inspiring performance opportunities, all in preparation for music education at the high school level.
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Our Team
Annie Stanger
Choir Director stangerh@svsd410.org | (425) 831-8483 Annie Stanger is in her fourth year as Choir Director at Snoqualmie Middle School. At SMS, she directs all choral ensembles and teaches Music & Movement, a ten-week exploratory elective class for sixth grade students. Ms. Stanger graduated from Gonzaga University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Choral Music Education. At Gonzaga University, Ms. Stanger sang under the direction of Dr. Timothy Westerhaus and in the studio of Darnelle Preston. Ms. Stanger currently serves as Honor Choir Chair for the Northwestern American Choral Directors Association. She serves as a clinician for regional choral festivals, judge for Solo & Ensemble competitions, and guest conductor for regional honor choirs. She is a singing member of Choral Arts Northwest, under the direction of Tim Westerhaus, and the Wellspring Ensemble, under the direction of Evan Norberg. A native of Kirkland, Washington, Ms. Stanger currently lives in Bellevue and loves being part of the Snoqualmie Valley community! She is both thrilled and humbled to teach music in a community that is so supportive of and accomplished in music in the public schools. Learn more about SMS Choirs |
Dan Taylor
Band Director taylord@svsd410.org | (425) 831-8474 Dan Taylor is in his eleventh year of teaching band and his tenth year in the Snoqualmie Valley School District. In the Fall of 2019, he helped reopen Snoqualmie Middle School as their new band director. At SMS, Mr. Taylor currently teachers three grade level concert bands, an auditioned Jazz Band, and a Music Technology class. Mr. Taylor received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Central Washington University where he studied as a pianist with Dr. John Pickett. He was a member of both the nationally-recognized CWU Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Larry Gookin, and the award-winning Jazz Band I, under the direction of Chris Bruya. As a performer, Mr. Taylor has appeared with many of Seattle's greatest players and jazz ensembles, and is often found playing jazz throughout the Northwest. In growing demand as a clinician and guest artist, Mr. Taylor often works with music students from all over the state in multiple styles and genres. Mr. Taylor currently lives in Snoqualmie with his wife and two awesome sons. He feels proud and honored to be able to serve the Snoqualmie Valley community through music education. Learn more about SMS Bands |