​John Lovell

Director

John Lovell is currently in his 21st year of teaching and eighth as the director of bands at the newly formed McCracken County High School in Paducah, KY.  Mr. Lovell earned his bachelor of music education degree and masters from Austin Peay State University.  Mr. Lovell oversees the 200 plus member band program at McCracken County High School which includes the Symphonic band, Wind Ensemble, beginning and advanced percussion ensemble classes, marching and pep-band, winter guard program and co-teaches a 200 member guitar program.  Prior to his appointment at McCracken County High School, he was the band director at Todd County High School 2000-2005 and Hopkinsville High School from 2006-2014.

The bands under his direction have consistently received distinguished ratings at KMEA district and state concert festivals, while his marching bands have consistently competed at the state level.  Mr. Lovell is a frequent guest conductor for area honor bands around the state.
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Mr. Lovell currently resides in West Paducah, Kentucky, with his wife of 21 years, Cara, and their two
children, Landon and Kendall.