Please join me in welcoming our new music staff to Madeira City Schools.
Our new MMS/MHS choir director is Audrey Schussler. Miss Schussler graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Music Education and is pursuing a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from Messiah College. She has four years of experience and is coming to Madeira from Willard City Schools. Miss Schussler is also on the staff of the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir.
Our new MMS/MHS assistant band director is Ryan Ervin. Mr. Ervin graduated from Morehead State University with both a Bachelor's and Master's in Music Education. He has twelve years experience and comes to Madeira from Portsmouth West. Mr. Ervin is a trumpet player and specializes in brass instruction. He and his family are excited to move to Cincinnati. ... See MoreSee Less
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Senior Spotlight #24 is Turner Burton. His favorite memory was the Chicago trip. He said, "The trip was the final straw when it came to convincing me to join band." Turner's favorite underclassmen are Sam DiMauro, Hayden Loring, Hayden Allen, Anna Kurz and Matthew Kurz. His advice, "do it when your friends tell you to do it; soak up all the fun you can get." Turner plans to attend Ohio University and major in Media and to continue making lots of movies and music. ... See MoreSee Less
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Senior Spotlight #23 is Hannah Golden. Her favorite memory was going to Chicago. Hannah's favorite underclassmen is "everyone in guard!" Her advice, "to not dwell on your mistakes too much." Hannah plans to attend the University of Cincinnati and major in Interior Design. ... See MoreSee Less
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Senior Spotlight #22 is Sophia Gugino. When asked about her favorite memory Sophia said, "One of my favorite memories would have to be Competition Days. I loved getting to hang out with all my buddies all day long and feel the excitement of actually performing something we had put so much work into. Also, nothing tops bus rides blasting throwback songs." When asked to choose her favorite underclassmen Sophia said, "It's impossible to choose. I've adored getting to know all the underclassmen this year. Carlissa, Izzy S., Savannah, Maddie Liebert, Zoe, Morgan, Ashley and of course my lil' sis Ava, ya'll have my heart. Your drive and passion for the team is hecka inspiring and I can't wait to come back and watch ya'll kick some butt next year!" Her advice, "soak it all in and just have fun because before you know it you'll be moving on." Sophia plans to attend the University of Cincinnati and major in Social Work and explore music. ... See MoreSee Less
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Senior Spotlight #21 is Josephine Sampson. Her favorite memory was Senior Night. Josephine's favorite underclassmen is Ava Gugino. Her advice, "do what makes you happy." Josephine plans to attend the University of Cincinnati and major in Creative Writing. ... See MoreSee Less
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