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Andrew Hunter is both a performer and music educator. He holds his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Western Illinois University and Master’s of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music. Andrew has taught at Wauconda Middle School since 2007.
In addition to teaching, Andrew can be heard performing regularly with the Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble, with whom he has recorded numerous critically-acclaimed albums that occasionally can be heard on Chicago's WFMT. He was also a member of the Chicago Brass Band for nine years, where his playing has been reviewed as “truly outstanding, handling difficult, pianissimo high entries easily, and time and again delivering flawless, gorgeous sound and great musicality.” In addition to his work with the CBGO and CBB, Andrew finds time to perform with the Big Top Circus Band and many other ensembles throughout the Chicago area.
When not performing, he can often be found on his bicycle or building Lego with his two daughters.
EMAIL: ahunter@d118.org
VOICEMAIL: 847-526-2122 x2121
Angela Andolfi holds her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from The University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign and Master's degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. Before joining District 118 in 2020, she has taught elementary general music for Community Unit School District 300. She also taught 7th and 8th grade band and general music as the Assistant Band Director at Grayslake Middle School.
Mrs. Andolfi teaches at both Matthews and Wauconda Middle School. Outside of teaching in District 118 she had taught marching percussion for the last 10 years at various high schools in the northwest Chicago suburbs. She has played percussion with the North Suburban Wind Ensemble, The Chicago Brass Band, and most recently The Chicago Wind Symphony. Mrs. Andolfi is the jr. band percussion representative for ILMEA District 7 and has been since 2022.
EMAIL: aandolfi@d118.org
VOICEMAIL: 847-526-2122 x 2121