ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Jill Wiechman joins the Wichita Community Children’s Choir with 23 years experience leading and teaching young musicians including private studio (piano and voice), public school and church. A graduate of Friends University, Mrs. Wiechman began her career in college as the WCCC student assistant under the leadership of Marilyn Killian. In 1999 Mrs. Wiechman began leading Area Honor Choirs in Wichita Public schools and directed the All-City group in 2010. She founded the Elementary and Middle School Honor Choir programs in Valley Center and has served as director for nearly a decade while they have grown and flourished. Primarily teaching Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade music, she focuses on developing comprehensive musicianship, connecting students with diverse music and culture, giving children positive musical experiences that broaden their view of the world while building confidence and spreading joy. When Mrs. Wiechman is not in the classroom she enjoys being outside adventuring with her family: husband Aaron and daughters Ella (17) and Ava (16).
Jill Wiechman joins the Wichita Community Children’s Choir with 23 years experience leading and teaching young musicians including private studio (piano and voice), public school and church. A graduate of Friends University, Mrs. Wiechman began her career in college as the WCCC student assistant under the leadership of Marilyn Killian. In 1999 Mrs. Wiechman began leading Area Honor Choirs in Wichita Public schools and directed the All-City group in 2010. She founded the Elementary and Middle School Honor Choir programs in Valley Center and has served as director for nearly a decade while they have grown and flourished. Primarily teaching Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade music, she focuses on developing comprehensive musicianship, connecting students with diverse music and culture, giving children positive musical experiences that broaden their view of the world while building confidence and spreading joy. When Mrs. Wiechman is not in the classroom she enjoys being outside adventuring with her family: husband Aaron and daughters Ella (17) and Ava (16).
ACCOMPANIST
Amy McLellan joined WCCC as rehearsal accompanist in the fall of 2007. She received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Evangel University and Master's in piano performance from Wichita State University.
She has also had the opportunity to spend time teaching in the classroom as well as accompanying as part
of the Wichita State Accompanist's Guild. As an accompanist with WCCC, she has truly enjoyed watching students grow to become excited and passionate about singing. Amy and her husband, Mark reside in
Wichita with their four young children.
Amy McLellan joined WCCC as rehearsal accompanist in the fall of 2007. She received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Evangel University and Master's in piano performance from Wichita State University.
She has also had the opportunity to spend time teaching in the classroom as well as accompanying as part
of the Wichita State Accompanist's Guild. As an accompanist with WCCC, she has truly enjoyed watching students grow to become excited and passionate about singing. Amy and her husband, Mark reside in
Wichita with their four young children.
