Monta Vista High music teacher wins achievement award

Music teacher honored

John Gilchrist, director of instrumental music at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, was recognized this month by a state organization for achievement in music education.

Gilchrist, 28, won the 2024 Gilbert T. Freitas Annual Memorial Award from the California Music Educators Association, a professional organization representing the state’s 7,200 credentialed music educators. The award was presented Feb. 1 at the California All-State Music Education Conference in Sacramento.

Gilchrist, who earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from San Jose State University, is also the principal percussionist for the San Jose Wind Symphony and conductor of San Jose Youth Symphony percussion ensemble.

Council appointments

Cupertino City Council last month made appointments to several city committees and commissions.

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