Dr. Kedric Taylor - Director of Bands & Professor of Music
Dr. Kedric Taylor is the Director of Bands at Southern University A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He started his musical career arranging music at Mattie T. Blount High School in Mobile, Alabama, where he served as band captain and assistant to the director. Relocating to Baton Rouge to attend Southern University, Mr. Taylor marched in the World-renowned Human Jukebox Marching Band for four years. During his tenure, he earned the position of section leader. He also served as assistant director of the Mobile All-Star Band, as well as the Feliciana Community All-Star Band. When he graduated from Southern University in with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music, his career immediately took off.
His first teaching assignment was at Jackson School Complex in Jackson Louisiana, and then transitioned to Baker High School. Mr. Taylor was awarded high recognition and accolades as he built successful band programs and sent multiple students to college. His band programs won multiple marching band competitions and superior ratings on the concert stage. He continued to develop his musical repertoire and his skills as he received his Master’s of Education Leadership degree from North Central University. After his career as Head Band Director in the high school sector, Mr. Taylor returned to Southern University, where he proudly accepted the position of assistant director of bands at his alma mater.
He obtained his graduate certifications in music during his studies at Vandercook School of Music in Chicago, Illinois. This continued education provided the credentials required become a professor in the College of Music at Southern University as well as a promotion to associate director of bands. As Associate Director of Bands, he was responsible for arranging music and field shows, rehearsing the band, and directing both the saxophone and wind ensembles. He has served as an adjudicator for numerous battle of the bands competitions. He has also been a guest clinician for many districts around the south.
In addition to teaching, he is a regular contributor to his community. Mr. Taylor’s goals are to continue to strive for excellence and create an environment conducive to learning all while motivating young individuals to become lifelong learners.
