The JMT band experience consists of two elements: small group pull-out lessons during the school day, and ensemble rehearsals after school. Both lessons and rehearsals are important because they develop crucial, yet different skills: students learn how to play their instrument in lessons, and in full rehearsals, they learn how to play as a band.
Students new to the band program will begin by attending our 3rd grade instrument demonstration in the spring. At the end of the year, new students will have the opportunity to choose between the following instruments to play:
Instrument Demonstration
Click to see and hear the instruments we offer!
For those families unsure of the best fit, Mrs. Taylor can help your child find the instrument that is right for them! Students will be notified by Mrs. Taylor of their instrument placement as soon as possible after the registration period.
In Year 2, our musicians perform in both the Winter and Spring concerts and spend much time perfecting their instrument's tone. Our more experienced musicians will start the year with lessons and full band rehearsals so they will be ready to play in the Winter Concert. This year is when it gets REALLY fun!
Our sixth graders preparing for their promotion to the Middle School. Sixth graders will have the opportunity to switch to a different instrument, such as the oboe, french horn, euphonium, or larger versions of their current instrument like bass clarinet and tenor or baritone saxophone. The most successful bands have a full "team" of instruments, so we work hard to create and maintain a balanced instrumentation from the very beginning. As members of the Gold Band, students will have extra performance opportunities in addition to the Winter and Spring Concerts to better serve our community.
Students new to the band program will begin by attending our 3rd grade instrument demonstration in the spring. At the end of the year, new students will have the opportunity to choose between the following instruments to play:
Instrument Demonstration
Click to see and hear the instruments we offer!
For those families unsure of the best fit, Mrs. Taylor can help your child find the instrument that is right for them! Students will be notified by Mrs. Taylor of their instrument placement as soon as possible after the registration period.
In Year 2, our musicians perform in both the Winter and Spring concerts and spend much time perfecting their instrument's tone. Our more experienced musicians will start the year with lessons and full band rehearsals so they will be ready to play in the Winter Concert. This year is when it gets REALLY fun!
Our sixth graders preparing for their promotion to the Middle School. Sixth graders will have the opportunity to switch to a different instrument, such as the oboe, french horn, euphonium, or larger versions of their current instrument like bass clarinet and tenor or baritone saxophone. The most successful bands have a full "team" of instruments, so we work hard to create and maintain a balanced instrumentation from the very beginning. As members of the Gold Band, students will have extra performance opportunities in addition to the Winter and Spring Concerts to better serve our community.
About the Director
Mrs. Ashley Taylor has taught music in South Jersey for 15 years. Currently, Mrs. Taylor teaches 4th, 5th and 6th grade instrumental lessons and directs the band and choir at J. Mason Tomlin School in Mantua Township, NJ.
Mrs. Taylor earned her Bachelor’s in Music Education from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, and her Master’s in Music and Music Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. In addition to teaching in Mantua, She also provides private instruction for beginning winds and french horn and assists with the Clearview Regional Marching Band.
Mrs. Taylor’s goal as a music teacher is to help students realize their unique potential through the arts. Creating beauty through hard work and grit can be learned in music and continued for life.
Mrs. T lives in Mantua, NJ, with her husband, two daughters, and their dogs.
Mrs. Ashley Taylor has taught music in South Jersey for 15 years. Currently, Mrs. Taylor teaches 4th, 5th and 6th grade instrumental lessons and directs the band and choir at J. Mason Tomlin School in Mantua Township, NJ.
Mrs. Taylor earned her Bachelor’s in Music Education from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, and her Master’s in Music and Music Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. In addition to teaching in Mantua, She also provides private instruction for beginning winds and french horn and assists with the Clearview Regional Marching Band.
Mrs. Taylor’s goal as a music teacher is to help students realize their unique potential through the arts. Creating beauty through hard work and grit can be learned in music and continued for life.
Mrs. T lives in Mantua, NJ, with her husband, two daughters, and their dogs.
