Kevin McLellan has been endorsed by Nord Company.
He is the Director of Bands at Dillon Middle School and Assistant Director of Bands at Dillon High School in Dillon, South Carolina. He is currently in his 12th year of teaching. Under his leadership, the Dillon Middle School band has received 5 Excellent Ratings and 4 Superior Ratings at regional festivals and the band has been awarded for their 3rd year the “Outstanding Performance Award”, the largest and most prestigious award given by the SC Band Directors Association. Mr. McLellan has been featured in the SC State newspaper and was presented a Memorabilia Plaque for Outstanding Achievement.
Mr. McLellan began his teaching career at J.V. Martin Jr. High School in Dillon, SC as the Director of Bands. He also taught at R.B. Dean Elementary School & Southside Ashpole Elementary School in the Robeson County school district in NC.
Mr. McLellan is a native of Dillon, South Carolina and attended Dillon High School. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Music (Cum Laude) from Claflin University (’05) earning the Gold Award and highest GPA in music. While at Claflin, Kevin performed with the Jazz band, the Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Gospel Choir. He studied conducting under Mr. Reed and percussion under Dr. Rodney Zimmerman.
In his spare time, Mr. McLellan enjoys being the minister of music at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Laurinburg, NC.
He also is a dedicated musician with the local gospel groups, Totally Committed and Maurice McZeke and MDK. Mr. McLellan enjoys listening to music and movie watching.
Mr. McLellan is a currently endorsed by Nord Company and featured with the American Music and Sound.
His professional affiliations include: National Association for Music Educators, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated, Prince Hall Masonic Fraternity 32O, Olive Branch Lodge #93 of Rowland, NC, Carpenters Consistory #164 of Valley, NC, Ouda Temple(Shriner) #147 Oasis of Maxton Desert of NC, Naomi Chapter (OES) #133 of Rowland, NC, and York Rite Masonry: Holy Royal Arch Duncan J. Whitted #80, Council of Royal Select King Saul #6 and Knights Templar James L. French Commandery #16.
He is the son of Nathan and Emma McLellan.