George Hammett started the band program at Jefferson Davis High School (Montgomery) in 1968 and remained its director until 1983. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and attended Auburn University, where he earned his BS in 1966. While at Auburn, Mr. Hammett played in the Auburn Knights, played in the Auburn University Orchestra, and was Drum Major for the marching band.  

Mr. Hammett taught for two years at Brooks County High School (Quitman, Georgia), earning Superior ratings in concert festival performance both years. He then returned to Montgomery to organize the program at Jefferson Davis High School. He served three times as chairman for the Alabama Bandmasters Association District VI, and was a board member of the Southeastern United States Band Clinic. He has been an active concert band adjudicator in Alabama and Georgia. 

Mr. Hammett served as Assistant Principal and then Principal at Goodwyn Jr. High (Montgomery) until his retirement in 1993. Following retirement from education, Mr. Hammett remains musically active through membership in church orchestra and several community bands.