About Your Teacher

Ms. Elaine Cramer is the Band and Choral Director at Upper Dauphin Area High School.  She leads a vibrant music program encompassing instrumental and vocal ensembles, music theory, a varied slate of music electives, and co-teaches Honors Humanities class with art teacher Mr. Bob Miller.  In addition, Ms. Cramer directs the Trojan Marching Band, the Trojanettes (UDA's elite women's choral group), and the high school musical.  Under her leadership, the UDA Marching Band earned the title of 2023 USBands Group 1A Pennsylvania State Champion.

Originally from Rochester, NY and a 2003 graduate of Gates Chili High School, Ms. Cramer participated in marching band, concert bands, choirs, pit orchestras, the Parkminister Music School’s flute choir, and studied under flutist Jennifer Horn.  She earned her Bachelors of Music in Music Education from Mansfield University, studying flute with Dr. Christine Moulton and performing in the Mansfield University Concert Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and The Spirit and the Pride of Pennsylvania, Mansfield University’s prestigious marching band. 

Ms. Cramer began her teaching career in 2007 at Liberty Elementary and Junior/Senior High Schools, where she taught band and lessons for grades 4–12. Her duties also included jazz band, music theory, and co-directing the Southern Tioga Marching Band. In 2009, she returned to Mansfield University full-time to pursue a Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting under the mentorship of Dr. Adam F. Brennan, completing her coursework just a week before starting her role at UDA.

At UDA, Ms. Cramer fosters a love for music and creativity among her students while leading them in performances that showcase their talent and dedication. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, scrapbooking, cross-stitching, playing board games, and spending time with her friends, family, and her cat, Allie. A lifelong lover of the arts and nature, she treasures trips to New York City for Broadway shows, camping, and exploring National Parks.

Ms. Elaine Cramer

Band and Choral Director

Upper Dauphin Area High School

cramere@udasd.org*

717-362-8181 ext. 490

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