MONTALTO, MICHAEL
Mr. Michael Montalto
Mr. Michael Montalto, Director of Bands, earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Temple Universities Boyer College of Music. Mr. Montalto is endorsed by Dark Horse Percussion and Silverfox drumsticks. Mr. Montalto won the 2009 Asbury Music Award for top drummer and is still active in the music scene. For the past 13 years, Mr. Montalto served as the Director of Bands for the Bordentown Regional School District, where his ensembles earned state and national recognition. During that time, he was recognized as Bordentown High Schools Teacher of the Year in 2018 and most recently was recognized as the 2022 receipt of School Band and Orchestra Magazine's 50 Directors that Make a Difference representing the state of NJ. Mr. Montalto is humbled and excited to take over the Wall HS music program and continue the tradition of excellence the music department is known for. Outside of school and music, Mr. Montalto loves spending time with his wife, daughter and son.
A Letter From Mr. Montalto
Email: mmontalto@wallpublicschools.org
Qualifications: BM Music Education/Jazz Studies, Temple University MM Music Education, Temple University