Director of Bands: Elli Wilk
Elli has been teaching in the Merrill School District since spring of 2014. She graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2013, receiving her undergraduate degree in music education with an emphasis in instrumental and general music. Elli is a member of both NAfME and WMEA. Aside from teaching, she plays trombone with the Merrill City Band and UW-Marathon County jazz ensemble. 

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Percussion/Visual Instructor: Mike Catlin

Percussion Instructor: Josh Olson

Percussion/Visual Instructor: Tim Verdoorn

Color Guard Instructor: Ashley Buchacek
Ashley is beginning her second marching season as the Merrill High School Colorguard coach. She is a 2008 Merrill High School alumni and is passionate about being a part of the same marching program that she loved in high school. After completing 2 years at UW-Marathon County majoring in English, she attended The Salon Professional Academy in Eau Claire and is currently a full time hair stylist at Blonde & Beyond in Wausau. She also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the YWCA of Wausau.