Meet the Directors
Reid Montanye
Prairie View, Rolling Hills,
& Section Elementary Schools
5th Grade Band
6th Grade Band
Mr. Montanye has been teaching in Mukwonago since 2017 and currently teaches students at Section, Rolling Hills, and Prairie View Elementary Schools. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music Education from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in 2017. During his time at UW–La Crosse, he performed with the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and the Screaming Eagles Marching Band. His involvement with the marching band extended beyond performance, as he spent three years as a member and two years serving as the drumline and front ensemble instructor.
Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with his family—his wife Abbie, their son Owen, daughter Madelyn, and their dog Walter. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing, and listening to music, and cheering on his favorite Wisconsin sports teams: the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers.
Ben Warrichaiet
Eagleville, Clarendon & Big Bend Elementary Schools
5th Grade Band
6th Grade Band
Mr. Warrichaiet has been teaching in Mukwonago since August of 2015. He studied Instrumental and General Music Education at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. While at UW-Eau Claire he performed and toured with the Wind Symphony which premiered and recorded new band works. He also performed with the 300+ member Blugold Marching Band. With the marching band he toured all across the country to NFL stadiums and the world providing leadership as a section leader. His experiences with the Jazz bands, saxophone quartet, and marching band all influence his teaching today. Warrichaiet teaches band and general music at Clarendon Avenue Elementary. He also teaches band lessons at Big Bend Elementary and marching band at MHS. He is an active performer with the Palmyra Eagle Community Band and actively seeks out other performing opportunities. He is a member of Wisconsin School Music Association, the National Association for Music Education, and is Clarendon’s boys basketball coach.