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WIND ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR

Nicholas Ellison has been the conductor of the Wind Orchestra since 2019, and he teaches middle school band in the Edina Public Schools. He previously held similar teaching positions in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage, Orono, and Eden Prairie school districts. He has presented and performed at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic.

Ellison graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in music and management—a graduate of the Johnson-Auge School for Music Management.

Ellison has also completed a master’s degree from the American Band College of Sam Houston State University and studied Music Education at the University of Minnesota. He performs as a trumpet player in Encore Wind Ensemble. He has served as a trumpet section coach for Minnesota All-State Bands.

Ellison lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Melissa Morey, MYS Operations Manager and professional horn player and teacher.