Band Director and General Music Teacher

Don Chilton is currently the band director and general music teacher at Thompson Middle School in Newport, Rhode Island.

The Thompson M.S. Band program consists of the Beginner Band, Advanced Band and Marching Band (Grade 5-8). The bands perform at annual school concerts, community events, parades, and band festivals.

Don is teaching general music for students grades 5 through 8 and has developed a stimulating curriculum that includes Little Kid's Rock guitar and keyboard classes, music technology and active listening skills.

Visit the TMS Band website below for more information about the band program and the general music curriculum.

TMS Band Website

TMS Band Video

TMS Fight Song - Give A Note Radio Disney Video Contest - Jan 2016

The Thompson Middle School Tri-M Music Honors Society submitted a school song video to the Radio Disney Give-A-Note video contest and were one of two schools to make the semi-finals for the eastern division. Thompson Middle School would like to congratulate George A. Jackson Elementary School in Jericho, NY on their win!! Thank you Jackson Elementary for inviting us to your school to enjoy the Radio Disney performance. Thank you to everyone who voted and for supporting Thompson music!!

Ode To Joy

TMS Band Virtual Performance Video - May 2021

TMS Fight Song

TMS Band and Chorus Virtual Performance Video - May 2020

Joy To The World

TMS Band Virtual Performance Video - Dec 2020

Adventure In India

TMS Advanced Band Winter Concert - Dec 2017