Dr. Kelvin Jones is proud to serve as Tour Director and Music Director for the Sound of Louisiana Ensemble. He is passionate about creating positive life-changing experiences for young musicians and families as they travel and perform throughout Europe.
Dr. Jones (he/him) is a dynamic figure in the world of music education, serving as an educator, conductor, musician, drill designer, and music arranger for high school and university programs nationwide. His arrangements, performed across the United States, notably by the Dallas Winds, showcase his exceptional talent. Formerly the director of the Grammy-nominated Golden Band from Tigerland at Louisiana State University, Dr. Jones has led bands to acclaim at state and national events, including performances at the Zulu Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans Saints games, Walt Disney World, and prestigious college football championships.
As a sought-after guest conductor and clinician, Dr. Jones has made a global impact, working with music programs in South America, Carnegie Hall in New York City, and leading the LSU marching band in Dublin, Ireland. He is a Conn Selmer Educational Clinician, an instructor at the Smith-Walbridge Drum Major Clinic, and a respected adjudicator for concert and marching competitions. Dr. Jones shares his expertise through publications in magazines and books, including the Instrumentalist and Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series.
