Meet the Director
Jaylon K. Sims
Jaylon K. Sims graduated with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) with a Bachelor's of Music Education. Mr. Sims studied voice with Dr. Robert Peavler, choral methods with Dr. Brandon Johnson, instrumental conducting with Dr. Mary Schneider. During his time at Eastern Michigan University, Mr. Sims earned many honors including the Scholar of Excellence in Education Music award for work in the field of Music Education. Mr. Sims is an alumnus of the Eastern Michigan University Honors College.
Also during his time at Eastern Michigan University, Mr. Sims completed many composition honors projects toward the fulfillment of graduating from the EMU Honors College. Mr. Sims has written and arranged pieces for voice. He has written a piece of orchestra as well.
Mr. Sims's previous jobs in the field of music include long-term music substitute teacher in Ypsilanti, MI, Bass Section Leader for Bethlehem United Church of Christ Ann Arbor, MI, Music Director for Church of the Good Shepherd in Ann Arbor, Michigan, General Music Education Teacher (with 5/6 Grade Band assistance) at Whitmore Lake Elementary, and Instructor of Choir, Guitar Ensemble, and Music Technology for Oxford High School, Oxford, CT.
In addition to being the Director of Bands and Choirs at Allen Park High School in Allen Park, MI, Mr. Sims is the Virtual Bass Soloist for St. Mark's Episcopal Church in New Canaan, CT.
Also during his time at Eastern Michigan University, Mr. Sims completed many composition honors projects toward the fulfillment of graduating from the EMU Honors College. Mr. Sims has written and arranged pieces for voice. He has written a piece of orchestra as well.
Mr. Sims's previous jobs in the field of music include long-term music substitute teacher in Ypsilanti, MI, Bass Section Leader for Bethlehem United Church of Christ Ann Arbor, MI, Music Director for Church of the Good Shepherd in Ann Arbor, Michigan, General Music Education Teacher (with 5/6 Grade Band assistance) at Whitmore Lake Elementary, and Instructor of Choir, Guitar Ensemble, and Music Technology for Oxford High School, Oxford, CT.
In addition to being the Director of Bands and Choirs at Allen Park High School in Allen Park, MI, Mr. Sims is the Virtual Bass Soloist for St. Mark's Episcopal Church in New Canaan, CT.