Faculty
Director of Bands
Eric Wellman is in his 7th year as Director of Bands at Joliet West High School. His curricular duties include directing the Symphonic Band, Percussion Classes, and Concert Band. Mr. Wellman also directs the Marching Tigers, Pep Band, and Jazz Bands.
He is a member of NAfME, ILMEA, Phi Beta Mu, the Vic Firth Educational Team and the Percussive Arts Society. Before coming to Joliet West, Mr. Wellman spent 14 years as Director of Bands at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, Illinois. He graduated with a music education degree from Illinois State University and received his Master’s degree from Vandercook College of Music.
He currently lives in Joliet with his wife Kathy and their beautiful daughters Elizabeth and Claire.
He is a member of NAfME, ILMEA, Phi Beta Mu, the Vic Firth Educational Team and the Percussive Arts Society. Before coming to Joliet West, Mr. Wellman spent 14 years as Director of Bands at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, Illinois. He graduated with a music education degree from Illinois State University and received his Master’s degree from Vandercook College of Music.
He currently lives in Joliet with his wife Kathy and their beautiful daughters Elizabeth and Claire.
Assistant Director of Bands
Alyson Bauman began at Joliet West High School in the Fall of 2017. She teaches the Symphonic Winds, Concert Winds, and assists with the Marching Band. Along with teaching at Joliet West, Ms. Bauman teaches Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Jazz Ensemble at Hickory Creek Middle School in Frankfort, IL.
Ms. Bauman is a graduate from Illinois State University where she received a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. Additionally, she is a member of NAfME and NBA. She is an active performer, and is a member of the Black Willow Brass Quintet, Chicago Brass Band, and Fox Valley Brass Band.
Ms. Bauman currently resides in Tinley Park with her dog PeeWee.
Ms. Bauman is a graduate from Illinois State University where she received a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. Additionally, she is a member of NAfME and NBA. She is an active performer, and is a member of the Black Willow Brass Quintet, Chicago Brass Band, and Fox Valley Brass Band.
Ms. Bauman currently resides in Tinley Park with her dog PeeWee.