Mr. Myles Kifner - Director of 7-12th Grade Bands

Hello!

My name is Mr. Kifner, and I am the Music Department Chair as well as the Eden Middle & High School Director of Bands, grades 7-12, where I direct the Junior High Band (comprised of students in grades 7 and 8) and the Senior High Band (comprised of students in grades 9 through 12). I am a former alumna of the Eden Central School District, class of 2014, and I currently reside in Hamburg. Along with teaching curricular ensembles, I currently hold the positions of GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) advisor, Pit Orchestra director, and Jazz Ensemble director. I obtained my Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from Fredonia State University, where I studied trombone under Mr. Carl Mazzio and Mr. Jonathan Lombardo. I also hold a Master of Music in Music Education degree from Buffalo State University. Before coming back to Eden, I previously taught at the Cleveland Hill Union Free School District, Springville Griffith Institute Central School District, Pembroke Central School District, and Lyndonville Central School District. Some of my favorite activities include cooking, hiking, spinning, kayaking, cycling, cross-country skiing, and spending time with family and friends! My professional affiliations include being an active member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA), and the Erie County Music Educators Association (ECMEA). 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (716) 992-3637 x2152 or via email at mkifner@edencsd.org.

I look forward to another wonderful year of music-making!  

Mr. Andrew Taylor - Director of 4-6th Grade Bands

My name is Mr. Taylor, and I currently serve as 4th-6th grade band director.  I hold a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia and a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from Duquesne University. 

My priority as an educator is to guide my students to develop as both musicians and humans. I aim to provide a high-quality music education and foster an engaging and positive culture that allows every student to thrive. Additionally, I have performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, the Clarence Summer Orchestra, and several other professional ensembles. Every day I strive for my own continuous development as both an educator and a musician. I am proud to be joining the Eden Central School District!

My professional affiliations include being an active member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA), and the Erie County Music Educators Association (ECMEA). 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (716) 992-3637 x4114 or via email at ataylor@edencsd.org.