Sean Hoffmann, Director of Choral Activities

Phone: (815) 928-7158

E-mail: shoffmann@manteno5.org

Sean Hoffmann serves as the Director of Choral Activities in the Manteno School District in Manteno, IL. Sean holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Illinois State University. Sean is in his 15th year ineducation and enjoys his vast array of teaching responsibilities, including 5th Grade General Music, three Middle School Choirs, two High School Choirs and directing the middle school Show Choir “Grand Paws” and high school show choir “Magic” Show Choir.  He is also a freelance arranger and clinician, working with middle and high schools in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and Ohio.  Sean currently resides in Manteno, IL with his wife Amy and two sons, Braden and Everett.

Michael Talamonti, Choreographer

E-mail: mstalam@gmail.com

Michael is a native of Manteno, IL, is a choreographer and clinician based out of Chicago, IL.  A graduate of Illinois State University, MIchael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. While at ISU, he focused studies in ballet, jazz, and modern dance. As an aberrant of all aspects of performance, Michael’s expansive knowledge of performance and the stage include show design, concept, costuming, and vocal presentation. As a student member of Manteno High School’s Magic Show Choir, Michael’s career blossomed from student to choreographer for the ensemble. During Michael’s Tenure with Magic, the ensemble has garnered numerous awards for show design, choreography, visual effect and vocal performance. Michael is in demand as a critique judge and clinician and has appeared at festivals and competitions throughout the tri-state area.

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