About Mrs. Elia



Madison Elia was born and raised in Canandaigua, NY.  After graduating from 
high school, Mrs. Elia attended SUNY Geneseo where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance and Piano. After graduating from SUNY Geneseo, Mrs. Elia went on to earn two more degrees from The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. She obtained a Bachelor of Music in Music Education as well as a Master of Music in Music Education with Choral and Special Education concentrations. Mrs. Elia holds New York State Certification in K-12 Music.  Before coming to McGraw where she teaches Junior Chorus, Senior Chorus, Voice Lessons, Adapted Music, and the newly started after-school Jazz Choir, Mrs. Elia ran a private voice and piano studio out of her home while simultaneously completing two long-term music substitute teaching positions in the Finger Lakes area. Mrs. Elia will also be directing the annual Spring Musical at McGraw in 2022. The musical this school year is Disney's Tarzan!  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Marcus, family and friends, hiking, traveling to new places and baking. Mrs. Elia is thrilled to be working at McGraw, teaching music to the wonderful students, and collaborating with fellow colleagues and staff members.


Courses Taught

Junior Chorus
Senior Chorus
Voice Lessons
Adapted Music
Vocal Jazz Choir (after school)
Spring Musical (after school)


Contact Information

Email:  melia@mcgrawschools.org
Phone:  (607) 836-3600 ext. 4770


Virtual Open House Video

https://mcgraw.ensemble.cnyric.org/Watch/Rd5r7E3Y


Junior Chorus

Junior Chorus Syllabus

Junior Chorus 2021-2022 Chorus Class Representatives:

Senior Chorus

Senior Chorus Syllabus

Senior Chorus 2021-2022 School Year Class Officers:
Owen Thomas, President
Gabriel Kahle, Vice President
Kaylee Lang, Secretary
Rayevyn Hodgson, Treasurer
Hailey McCall, Music Librarian
Julia Greene, Historian


Adapted Music

Adapted Music Syllabus


Jazz Choir

Jazz Choir Information


"The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers." - Roy Ayers