Mr. Adelmann has been teaching at MCHS since 2018, after teaching at Conant High School for two years and LaSalle-Peru High School for eight years. Within the band program, he directs the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band and assists with Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, and directs the Marching Band and Jazz Mob. Outside of band classes, he teaches AP Music Theory, guitar, and music technology classes. Mr. Adelmann earned his bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his master's degree in Music Education and Conducting from Northern Illinois University. While at NIU, Mr. Adelmann directed the Marching Huskies and also performed in the steel pan ensemble! He also marched five seasons with the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps.
Mr. Adelmann lives in Minooka with his wife (who is also a band director!), two children, (both future MCHS band members), and dog Tina.
