LJTMS Jaguar BAnd

 

Philosophy of the LJTMS Jaguar Band

Lyman T. Johnson Traditional Middle School’s philosophy of music education calls for a comprehensive program involving children of all ages in learning music. Our goal is to build a vital musical culture and an enlightened musical public. We strive to develop programs of music instruction challenging to all students, whatever their socio-cultural condition. We aim to develop programs of study that correlate performing, creating, and listening to music while encompassing a diversity of musical behaviors and cultures. We also strive to advance the teaching of music of all periods, styles, forms, and cultures.

 

 

Jaguar Band and Choir visit Kings Island!May 2024
The band attends a performance of Mahler's 6th Symphony by The Louisville Orchestra.April 2024
The Symphonic Band received a proficient rating at KMEA assessment!March 2024
6th Grade Beginning Band received a distinguished rating at KMEA assessment!March 2024
The Symphonic Band performed holiday music for the residents at The Masonic Home.December 2023
The Jaguar Pep Band performs at a basketball game.December 2023
Jaguar Band Members Participated in the Morehead State University Middle School Band Clinic.November 2023
The Jaguar Band on The Big Four Bridge after performing as part of "Louisville Broadcast", a collaboration with The Louisville Orchestra.April 2023
The Symphonic Band just before performing holiday music at The Masonic Home!December 2022

 

About Mr. Taylor

Mr. Taylor started band at the age of 11 in 5th grade on the French Horn.  He attended Shelby Co. High School where he was highly involved in the band program.  Mr. Taylor attended the University of Louisville for his Bachelor's of Music Education, then going on to become the Director of Bands at Western High School in Louisville, KY.  He returned to UofL four years later to complete his Master's of Music in Wind Band Pedagogy.  Mr. Taylor has taught marching band at Jeffersonville HS, Eastern HS, and John Hardin HS in KY.  Additionally, he taught Drum and Bugle Corps with the Oregon Crusaders for the 2017 season, and currently teaches with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as Cincinnati Tradition Drum and Bugle Corps for the 2024 season.  Mr. Taylor currently performs with Chamber Winds Louisville, who recently performed at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Conference in December 2023, and his rock band In Lightning.