In the News & On Stage
A musical journey documented through performance, press, education, community involvement and professional musical leadership — from Montana stages and studios to university research and national recognition.
From the piano bench to the conductor's podium.
Performance video provides another look at the work behind Scott Michael Hamilton's musical theatre, conducting, collaborative performance and musical leadership.
Music direction and conducting at MCT.
Musical theatre asks a musician to do far more than play the score. Music direction and conducting require preparation, communication, rehearsal leadership and the ability to bring performers and musicians together around one musical vision.
This video offers a look at Scott's work in a theatrical performance setting.
The performance and the story behind it.
Scott's musical history is documented not only through performances but also through independent newspaper, university, theatre and community coverage.
Explore supporting material connected with Scott's music, theatre and education background.
Performance, education and recognition.
Independent coverage provides a look at several milestones along Scott's musical and educational journey.
University of Montana piano research selected for national conference.
Scott and other University of Montana piano students were selected to present research at the Music Teachers National Association national conference.
Read Original CoverageDon Simmons Music Education Scholarship.
The Blaine County Journal documented Scott Hamilton as a recipient of the Don Simmons Music Education Scholarship.
Read Original CoverageThe Sounds of Pianissimo — live from Montana Public Radio.
Montana Public Radio documented a Pianissimo performance featuring musicians from the University of Montana School of Music.
Explore MTPR CoverageMusic that lives on stage.
Musical theatre brings together performance, rehearsal, conducting, collaboration and storytelling. These sources provide snapshots of Scott's involvement in theatre productions and musical leadership.
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Musical DirectorProduction portfolio material from Bigfork Summer Playhouse identifies Scott Hamilton in the musical-director role.
View Production MaterialSympathy Jones
Live Orchestra · ConductingHavre-area coverage of the production discusses its live musical component and Scott's work with the orchestra.
Read CoverageBand Geeks
Youth TheatreMontana Actors' Theatre coverage documents the production and its directing team.
Read CoverageMissoula Theatre Coverage
Productions & PerformanceAdditional Missoulian coverage provides context around theatre productions including Schoolhouse Rock and Songs for a New World.
A musical story built one chapter at a time.
From early community performances through university study, theatre, research and professional music direction, Scott's musical path has continued to evolve.
- 2013
Community performance
Early local coverage documents Scott's involvement in community events and piano performance in Montana's Hi-Line region.
- 2014
Performance, graduation and theatre
Coverage from 2014 includes Talent of the Hi-Line, high-school graduation recognition and the musical theatre production Sympathy Jones.
- 2015
University study and live performance
University recognition and Montana Public Radio's Pianissimo program document another stage in Scott's musical and academic development.
- 2016
Scholarship and theatre leadership
Coverage includes the Don Simmons Music Education Scholarship and Montana Actors' Theatre's production of Band Geeks.
- 2017
National research recognition
University of Montana piano students including Scott were selected to present their research at a national Music Teachers National Association conference.
- Today
Performance and musical leadership continue
Scott's work continues through piano performance, collaborative accompaniment, musical theatre, conducting, music direction and liturgical music.
Music, education and achievement.
University of Montana
Academic recognition during Scott's university studies.
View Coverage ↗Graduation Recognition
Local coverage of graduation on Montana's Hi-Line.
View Coverage ↗Research Presentation
University of Montana piano research selected for presentation at a national conference.
View Coverage ↗Explore the original coverage.
Browse independent newspaper, university, public radio, theatre and community sources documenting different periods of Scott Michael Hamilton's musical journey.
Don Simmons Music Education Scholarship
Coverage documenting Scott Hamilton as a recipient of the Don Simmons Music Education Scholarship.
Read Original Article ↗Piano Students Selected for National Conference
Coverage of University of Montana piano students selected to present research at a national conference.
Read Original Article ↗The Sounds of Pianissimo!
Montana Public Radio coverage of a live Pianissimo performance featuring University of Montana musicians.
Explore MTPR Feature ↗Talent of the Hi-Line
Local coverage of a community talent event benefiting the Salvation Army.
Read Article ↗Band Geeks Youth Production
Montana Actors' Theatre coverage of auditions and production leadership for Band Geeks.
Read Article ↗Graduations on the Hi-Line
Graduation coverage from Montana's Hi-Line region.
Read Article ↗Hi-Line Community Coverage
Early local coverage connected with a Hi-Line community event and Scott's musical involvement.
Read Article ↗University News & Music Activity
Archived university publication documenting activities from Scott's college-era musical and educational journey.
Open University PDF ↗Sympathy Jones
Review and commentary surrounding the production and its live musical presentation.
Read Article ↗Schoolhouse Rock & ASL Learning Experience
Missoula-area coverage connected with an MCT theatrical production.
Read Missoulian Coverage ↗Montana State Capitol Performance
University of Montana Keyboard Division communication connected with a performance at the Montana State Capitol.
View Archived Announcement ↗Songs for a New World
Missoulian entertainment coverage connected with the musical Songs for a New World.
Read Missoulian Coverage ↗University of Montana Dean's List
Academic recognition published by the Great Falls Tribune.
Read Coverage ↗Bigfork Summer Playhouse Production Material
Theatre portfolio material connected with Scott's musical-director experience.
View Theatre Portfolio ↗A career documented through music and community.
Scott Michael Hamilton's work as a Montana pianist, collaborative musician, music director, conductor and theatre musician has been documented through performances, educational achievements, university activities, community events and independent media coverage.
Discover the work behind the story.
Explore Scott's piano performances, musical theatre work, liturgical music and professional background — or get in touch about performance and collaborative opportunities.