Ms. McManus has been teaching band at River Ridge since 2018. The bands have participated in solo and ensemble contest, state organizational contest, and many other performances. She is originally from the Chicago suburbs, and she graduated with a bachelors degree in music education from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana in 2018. Ms. McManus served as the president of DePauw's chapter for the National Association for Music Education for two years, and she conducted different types of ensembles while attending school. She is very proud of the work she did in helping to develop a jazz program in the local Greencastle Middle School, and she is extremely passionate about jazz education. She spent her student teaching at North Central High School in Indianapolis, where she conducted bands in concert and jazz contest. She has also participated in Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps Clinics and is excited about providing marching experiences for all students. Additionally, Ms. McManus is a performing trombonist, who continues to learn and practice on her own instrument. When she is not playing music, she loves to travel, hike, and bake.
As always, feel free to contact her with any questions!
Ciara McManus
Office Phone: 815.858.9005 x225
E-Mail: [email protected]
As always, feel free to contact her with any questions!
Ciara McManus
Office Phone: 815.858.9005 x225
E-Mail: [email protected]