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​​Kevin J Taylor - Band Director

Kevin_Taylor@newton.k12.oh.us

Now entering his 13th year as an educator, Mr. Taylor graduated with his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Ashland University in 2005, and in 2007 earned his Master of Music degree while studying under Dr. Joseph Allison at Eastern Kentucky University.  Performing groups under his instruction have received numerous awards and achievements across the state, including Superior ratings in marching and concert genres in OMEA classes C, B, A, & AA.

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Emily Doles - Choir Director & Gen. Music

Emily Doles is in her third year of teaching at Newton and 9th year overall. She is a Bowling Green graduate of 2011 and is currently studying for her Master's Degree at Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, Wisconsin in the summers. Miss Doles teaches K-8 general music at Newton as well as the Jr High and High School choirs.

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Drew Thiesing - Asst. Marching Band Director

Drew is a saxophone musician studying Early Childhood Education at Wright State University. Drew has extensive experience in the marching arts, having served as field commander while in high school and marching with Inertia Independent Winds during the winter season.

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Additional Staff

Sherry Keith - Pianist
Matthew Dawson - Percussion Instructor