Staff
Mr. Nicholas Clipperton
Director of Bands
Nicholas Clipperton has served on the faculty at Hillsborough High School since 2013 and was appointed Director of Bands in 2025 after twelve years as Associate Director of Bands. As Director of Bands, he oversees the comprehensive instrumental music program at Hillsborough High School and is committed to cultivating a culture of musical excellence, collaboration, and meaningful performance experiences for all students. Mr. Clipperton earned his Bachelor of Music in Percussion degree with an emphasis in Conducting from The College of New Jersey, where he studied conducting and score study with Professor Roger McKinney and percussion with William Trigg.
Ms. Grace Trumpy
Assistant Director of Bands
Ms. Trumpy is excited to join Hillsborough’s talented team of music educators after recently graduating magna cum laude from The College of Jersey with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. During her time at TCNJ, Ms. Trumpy was an active leader in the TCNJ trumpet studio, participating in the Jazz Band, Trumpet Ensemble, and the Wind Ensemble, where she served as principal trumpet for three years.
Hillsborough Middle School
Mrs. Ciji Coates
Band Director
Mr. Ryan Barry
Band Director
Auten Road Intermediate School
Mrs. Carrie Lansberry
Band Director
Mr. Bryan Cook
Band Director