Sign In or Use Email

John Johnston

Majored in B.S. In Music Education (2015) & B.A. Music: Oboe, Trombone, Jazz Studies
Lebanon Valley College, Class of 2016
From Pottsville, PA
John Johnston is a senior music education major at Lebanon Valley College. In May he obtained his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music with concentrations in oboe, trombone, and jazz studies. John has been actively searching for opportunities to gain education-based experience. He has rehearsed and conducted multiple groups, acting as a conductor for LVC's Middle School Bandfest for two years, a guest conductor for Elizabethtown Middle School's December 2014 concert, and, in spring 2015, LVC's Wind Ensemble as part of an Independent Study. In addition to teaching experience with concert ensembles, he has taught oboe privately through LVC's Community Music Institute. John has worked in different capacities as a brass and/or visual technician at Cedar Crest High School, Conestoga Valley High School, and the Div I. Cavalcade of Bands 2015 Champions, Blue Mountain High School. He marched Euphonium in the 2013 and 2014 editions of the Jersey Surf Drum Corps, as well as participating in performances with the 2013 Bayonne Bridgemen Alumni Corps. He will be serving as a visual technician for the 2016 Jersey Surf. John has performed and been featured with multiple groups both locally and across the country, including the Anthracite Philharmonic Orchestra (where he currently resides as principal oboist), Dickinson College, Blue Mountain Academy, Lebanon Choral Society, as well as numerous church groups and pit orchestras.
Follow John

Lebanon Valley College
Pottsville Area High School

John Johnston Named to Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., is one of nearly 700 Lebanon Valley College students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out...

June, 01 2016 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston of Pottsville Graduates from Lebanon Valley College

John M. Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was among the 476 students who graduated at Lebanon Valley College's 147th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 14. The 369 graduating seniors were joined b...

May, 18 2016 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley College Inducts John Johnston Into Phi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was recently inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon at Lebanon Valley College during the College's annual Inquiry celebration. Johnston, a graduate of Pottsville Area Hi...

April, 04 2016 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
Show More
John Johnston Performs with Lebanon Valley College Music Ensemble

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., is one of more than 100 students who performed with a music ensemble at Lebanon Valley College this fall. Johnston, a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, is p...

December, 07 2015 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston to Perform in Pride of the Valley Marching Band

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., will march with the 2015 Pride of the Valley Marching Band of Lebanon Valley College. Johnston, a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, is pursuing a bachelor o...

August, 21 2015 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston to Perform Fall Recital at Lebanon Valley College

John Johnston is one of 14 Lebanon Valley College students who will perform a fall recital. Johnston will be featured in a oboe recital. Johnston graduated in May with a bachelor of arts degree in ...

August, 17 2015 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
Show More
John Johnston Named to Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., joined more than 600 Lebanon Valley College students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out...

May, 29 2015 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston of Pottsville Graduates from Lebanon Valley College

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was among the 498 students who graduated at Lebanon Valley College's 146th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 9. The 381 graduating seniors were joined by 32 ...

May, 13 2015 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston Recognized at Lebanon Valley College's Spring Awards and Recognition Ceremony

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was recognized for academic achievement at Lebanon Valley College's Spring Awards and Recognition Ceremony. The Spring Awards and Recognition Ceremony recognizes e...

May, 07 2015 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
Show More
John Johnston Named to Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was among the 699 Lebanon Valley College students named to the Dean's List for high academic marks in the fall semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA o...

December, 22 2014 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston of Pottsville Recognized for Participating in Lebanon Valley College's Pride of the Valley Marching Band

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., is participating in Lebanon Valley College's Pride of the Valley marching band. This year's halftime show is titled "Decimation of the New World." The idea is to b...

September, 26 2014 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston of Pottsville Performs Fall Recital at LVC

John M. Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., is one of 15 students to perform a fall recital at Lebanon Valley College. Johnston, a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, is pursuing a bachelor of scienc...

September, 12 2014 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
Show More
John Johnston Named to Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College

John Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was among the 623 Lebanon Valley College students named to the Dean's List for high academic marks in the spring semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GP...

May, 29 2014 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston performs oboe recital at Lebanon Valley College

John M. Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was selected to perform a recital during the spring semester at Lebanon Valley College. Johnston performed a half recital on oboe on February 25, 7:30 p.m., in ...

April, 29 2014 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston Makes Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College

John M. Johnston of Pottsville (Pottsville Area High School) was named to the Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College for academic achievement during the Fall 2013 semester. Dean's list students mus...

January, 07 2014 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
Show More
John Johnston of Pottsville Makes Spring 2013 Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College

John M. Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., while in pursuit of a bachelor of science and bachelor of arts in mu...

May, 29 2013 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston of Pottsville Makes Fall 2012 Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College

John M. Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was named to the fall 2012 dean's list at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. Johnston is a junior music education and music major. Dean's list stud...

February, 01 2013 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston of Pottsville Makes Spring 2012 Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College

John M. Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was named to the spring 2012 dean's list at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. Johnston is a music education and music major and Pottsville Area ...

May, 30 2012 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
Show More
John Johnston of Pottsville Recognized at Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College has recognized 186 of its first-semester freshman and transfer students for making an impact on the campus as a new student. The Celebration of Student Success reception, he...

February, 09 2012 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
Mr. John M. Johnston of Pottsville Makes Fall 2011 Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College

Mr. John M. Johnston of Pottsville, Pa., was named to the fall 2011 dean's list at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. Johnston is a freshman music education major. Dean's list students m...

January, 06 2012 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston Enrolled at Lebanon Valley College

Mr. John M. Johnston of Pottsville, PA is enrolled at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. Johnston is a freshman music education major. Johnston will graduate in May, 2015 with a ba...

October, 14 2011 - Verified by Lebanon Valley College
John Johnston was recognized for earning an academic award
Lebanon Valley College Symphony Orchestra Carmean Orchestra Award Presented annually to an orchestra member who, by student vote, is considered to have contributed most significantly to the ensemble's success during his or her time in the group.
Fall 2015 - Added by John
John Johnston was recognized for earning an academic award
Lebanon Valley College Symphony Orchestra Carmean Orchestra Award Presented annually to an orchestra member who, by student vote, is considered to have contributed most significantly to the ensemble's success during his or her time in the group.
Fall 2015 - Added by John
John Johnston was recognized for earning an academic award
"Pride of the Valley" Marching Band Michael E. Videtto Award Presented annually to a last year marcher who, by student vote, best embodies service and selfless dedication to the Pride of the Valley Marching Band during his or her time in the group.
Fall 2014 - Added by John
Brass Quintet
Spring 2015 - Fall 2015 - Lebanon Valley College
Added by John
Concert Choir
Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 - Lebanon Valley College
Added by John
Woodwind Quintet
Spring 2013 - Fall 2014 - Lebanon Valley College
Added by John
Show More
Low Brass Ensemble
Spring 2012 - Fall 2015 - Lebanon Valley College
Added by John
LVC Jazz Band
Spring 2012 - Spring 2013 - Lebanon Valley College
Added by John
Symphonic and Marching Band
* Marching Band Low Brass Section leader (2012-2014) * Visual consultant (Fall 2015)
Fall 2011 - Fall 2015 - Lebanon Valley College
Added by John
Show More
Symphony Orchestra
Fall 2011 - Fall 2015 - Lebanon Valley College
Added by John
Visual Technician at Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps
* Collaborate with other field staff to create and teach marching technique curriculum * Clean and refine drill and choreographic material of competitive show * Motivate members during mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging circumstances
November 2015 - Present
Community Music Institute - Private Instructor at Lebanon Valley College
- Instruct instrumental lessons to private students on a weekly basis.
September 2015 - Present
Department Assistant at Lebanon Valley College
* Prepare and service various performance venues for on-campus recitals * Provide recital programs to attending guests * On call for requests by recital performers/accompanists
January 2015 - Present
Show More
Freelance Musician at Self-Employed
* Hired on a case-by-case basis for a variety of different ensembles. Recent highlights include: - Dickinson College: Vivaldi 'Gloria' (Oboe) - Lebanon Choral Society: Handel's 'Messiah' (Oboe) - Blue Mountain Academy: Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' (Oboe) - Mechanicsburg High School: "Peter Pan" (Oboe/English Horn) - M&J Big Band: Various Jazz Repertoire (Lead Trombone) - Pottsville Music Endowment: Various Brass Ensemble Repertoire (Euphonium)
August 2010 - Present
Oboist at Anthracite Philharmonic
April 2010 - Present
Principal Oboist at Anthracite Philharmonic
Perform varied orchestral repertoire at rehearsals and concerts on a bi-annual basis.
April 2010 - Present

Enrollment

Dean's List

John was awarded this badge for 6 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • John Johnston Named to Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College
  • John Johnston Makes Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College
  • John Johnston of Pottsville Makes Spring 2013 Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College
  • John Johnston of Pottsville Makes Fall 2012 Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College
  • John Johnston of Pottsville Makes Spring 2012 Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College
  • Mr. John M. Johnston of Pottsville Makes Fall 2011 Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College
Dean's List 6
Academic Award

John was awarded this badge for 2 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • John Johnston Recognized at Lebanon Valley College's Spring Awards and Recognition Ceremony
  • John Johnston of Pottsville Recognized at Lebanon Valley College
Academic Award 2
Art & Culture Achievement

John was awarded this badge for 6 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • John Johnston Performs with Lebanon Valley College Music Ensemble
  • John Johnston to Perform in Pride of the Valley Marching Band
  • John Johnston to Perform Fall Recital at Lebanon Valley College
  • John Johnston of Pottsville Recognized for Participating in Lebanon Valley College's Pride of the Valley Marching Band
  • John Johnston of Pottsville Performs Fall Recital at LVC
  • John Johnston performs oboe recital at Lebanon Valley College
Art & Culture Achievement 6
Dean's List

John was awarded this badge for 3 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • John Johnston Named to Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College
  • John Johnston Named to Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College
  • John Johnston Named to Dean's List at Lebanon Valley College
Dean's List 3
Graduation

John was awarded this badge for 2 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • John Johnston of Pottsville Graduates from Lebanon Valley College
  • John Johnston of Pottsville Graduates from Lebanon Valley College
Graduation 2 Honor Society

© Copyright 2025 • Merit Pages, Inc. • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy