Mr. John Kendall has taught in the public school setting for 9 years. Seven of those years at SMS. Prior to this he served as a collegiate music instructor and elementary music specialist. Mr. Kendall holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Berklee College of Music, Boston, Ma. and a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston,Ma. Mr. Kendall teaches Guitar, String Orchestra, and Band classes at SMS. In addition to instruction on these instruments, Mr. Kendall places great importance on helping each student develop his/her musical creativity through musical composition and improvisation. The Goal of the SMS Music Department is to develop life long independent learners of music and provide a nurturing environment where each child's creativity and originality can flourish.