Welcome to the JCHS Band page!

The band is directed by

Ms. Alexis Ligons and Mr. Mike Smith 

Band Members 

Raylynn Alexander - Percussion
Ava Anderson - Clarinet
Brylee Bailey - Clarinet
Kaden Corey - Baritone
Emersan Gibbs - Trumpet
Megan Hanks - Clarinet
Joseph Hercules - Tuba
Matthew McClellan - Percussion
Cooper Melvin - Trumpet
Kohana Morgret - Flute
Nicholas Morton - Percussion
Hunter Oliver - Tenor Saxophone
Nya Pugh - Alto Saxophone
Zakkary Ray - Trombone
Kaitlin Russell - Flute
Casey Tanner - Trombone
Braden Taylor - Percussion
Ariyanna White - Flute                                                              

All about the teachers

Ms.Alexis Ligons 

My name is Ms. Ligons and I am from Kennett, Missouri. I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau in the spring of 2023. I have a Bachelors in Music Education with an instrumental emphasis. This is my first year teaching and I am excited to be a part of the Johnston City faculty! 

Mr. Mike Smith 

Mr. Smith has spent over 34 years as an educator. He has a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, a Specialist degree from Western Illinois University, and a Doctorate degree in Education from the University of Nebraska.   
Mr. Smith retired in 2019. He joined the teaching staff at Johnston City Schools in 2022 to assist with the band program. 
In his past career as a band director Mr. Smith's bands received numerous superior ratings at district and state music contests, were professionally recorded, were guest conducted by several nationally known composers and college directors, and were placed as high as ninth nationally as a participant in the North American Music Festivals competition which was part of the opening of the Olympic Village in Atlanta, Georgia.