ILLING MUSIC PROGRAM
All 7th and 8th grade students are enrolled in music at Illing. Students have the opportunity to enroll in a wide variety of music courses and participate in concerts, festivals, and other trips. All music classes meet every other school day, and music clubs meet before or after school.
Illing Classes/Clubs
Classes (During School)
7th Grade Band
8th grade Band
7th Grade Orchestra
8th Grade Orchestra
Beginning Band and Orchestra
7th Grade Choir
8th Grade Choir
7th Grade General Music
8th Grade Music Technology
8th Grade Guitar
Unified Music
Clubs (Before or After School)
Jazz Band
Marching Band
Hoop Band
Chamber Orchestra
Modern Band
Illing Singers
Illing Music Program Offerings
Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) Eastern Region Festival
Memorial Day Parade
Fantastic Festivals Adjudication
Partnership with UConn School of Education
Leadership opportunities such as Unified Music
Caroling at the Arbors
Performance opportunities with groups such as Concora and the Manchester Chorale
Opportunities to work with guest conductors and participate in masterclasses (Past guests include: Tony Susi, John Mastrioanni, Jamie Spillane, Janet Kim, Cara Bernard, Meredith Neumann, and Dale Duncan)
Illing Music Teachers
MEG CLOUGH
K-12 Music Coordinator, MHS Music Department Facilitator, Illing Band Director
Mrs. Clough is the K-12 Music Coordinator for Manchester Public Schools. She also oversees Manchester High School's Music Department as the Department Facilitator along with directing the 7th and 8th grade bands, Jazz Band, and Hoop Band at Illing. Mrs. Clough is also the Associate Director of the Manchester High School Marching Band.
KARLA MCCLAIN
Illing Choir Director
Mrs. McClain is the 7th and 8th grade Choral Director at Illing. She directs the 7th and 8th grade choirs as well as the Illing Singers.
JESSICA MCELROY
Illing General Music Teacher
Ms. McElroy is the Illing General Music teacher. She teaches the 7th and 8th grade General Music classes as well as Modern Band Club.
HEATHER SICA-LEONARD
Illing Orchestra Director
Mrs. Sica-Leonard is the Illing Orchestra Director. She teaches and directs the 7th and 8th grade Orchestra, Unified Music, as well as Chamber Orchestra.