Marilyn Foree received her Bachelor and Master of
Music Education degrees from Kansas State University.
She began teaching in the Topeka Public Schools,
taught high school in Las Vegas for one year and
returned to Topeka to finish her 35 year career. Her
groups have performed across Kansas, performed with
celebrities Barry Manilow and the Gatlin Brothers, and
performed at the National School Board Convention in
New Orleans. Under her guidance, the Seaman Tri-M
Chapter received the State award for three years. She
has produced and been the musical director for over 43
musicals. Marilyn has served as an active member of
the KMEA Board from 1980 to present in various
capacities including District I Choral Chair, District I
President, MENC Music in Our Schools National Chair,
State Director for Music in Our Schools Month for
KMEA, Southwestern Division Show/Jazz Choir Chair
and KCDA Show/Jazz Choir Chair. Marilyn was named
Seaman District Teacher of the Year in 1982. With the
assistance of Ron McCurdy, she founded the National
American Show/Jazz Choir Camp. Marilyn's talent at
the piano is unparalleled. She has performed with
Topeka Festival Singers and the Topeka Civic Theater.
She has organized and sponsored trips to Europe, New
York, and Chicago giving students and community
members the opportunity to experience music theater
and different cultures.