Coffeyville Community College welcomed a new Band Director to campus in January. John Gilmore made the move to Coffeyville from the Kansas City area to take over the college's instrumental music program. Gilmore brings a diverse passion for music and teaching to the faculty, and is excited for the opportunities CCC has to offer.
“I believe there is a lot of potential with the instrumental music program at CCC,” said Gilmore. “The youth in southeast Kansas are very gifted, musically, and I’m excited to showcase that through our program and give them a solid fundamental background to move on with.”
Gilmore received his Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Percussion Performance in 2009 from Emporia State University. He then went on to complete his Master in Music from Emporia State in 2014, and is currently working on his second Master of Music with a concentration in Jazz Performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Gilmore moves here with his wife Erin and two pets, a dog and a cat. In his spare time he and his wife enjoy trying new foods, visiting museums, and attending concerts.