Meet the Directors

Marilyn E. Kibble-Wills is starting her 27th year of teaching music.  She received a Master’s degree in Music Education with Kodaly emphasis from The Kodaly Institute at Capital University Conservatory of Music in 2006. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with piano emphasis from the University of Rio Grande in 1999. 

She taught music at Washington Elementary for 9 years where she taught students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grades. She also co-directed the C.A.T.S. Choir with the after-school program  with Mr. Christian Scott. 

She is a member of the Ohio Music  Education Association (OMEA),  the National Association for Music Education (Nafme), Delta Kappa Gamma, Percussive Arts Society and the Gallipolis Education Association. She was awarded the Washington Elementary  “Teacher of the Year” in 2017 and recently recognized for 24 years of service in the Gallipolis City School District. She began teaching music with Gallipolis City Schools as director of the Gallia Academy High School Madrigals, Symphonic Choir, Concert Choir and Women’s Concert Choir. She also created and taught the Technical Theater class from 2002-2013. While at GAHS she directed the spring musical productions from 2002-2013. 

She directed the Gallia Academy 7th & 8th Grade Symphonic Choir  from 2002- 2010 and again in 2012-2014 (Co-directed 2014- 2021). Under her direction the 7th & 8th Grade Symphonic Choir earned 8 Superior ratings and 3 Excellent ratings at the annual OMEA Jr. High Large Group Adjudicated event. Her students also participated in the OMEA Solo & Ensemble event each year.

She enjoys spending time with her family, photography, gardening and advocating for children and adults with Autism. She also enjoys serving as accompanist for various school events, musicals, community events and weddings. She lives in Gallipolis with her husband, Jason, son, Jennings and daughter Josephine.