Banded Stories
Anthony Mazzocchi–Montclair State University
Tony Mazzocchi discusses how he “stumbled” on becoming an educator and the impact it has had on his passion of getting more kids involved in music.
Abby–Messiah College
Abby, a human development major at Messiah College, discusses her views on how music plays a role in developing character and expresses personality.
Emily–Messiah College
Emily discusses how she uses music as a “de-stresser” from the rigors of her Biology major!
Kristin Cushy–Central Middle School White Bear Lake MN
Kristin talks about her beginnings in music from her piano lessons, to reluctantly taking the violin and finding a home in percussion.
Robert Palmer-Elementary Music Teacher Midtown Community Elementary School
Robert Palmer talks of his journey from recorders, through clarinet, tuba, and eventually establishing the pep band at Monmouth University (NJ).
Sarah–Rowan University Music Education Major
Sarah speaks of how her love of trumpet helped her understand all aspects of music.
St. Cloud State University Professor of Percussion Studies
Dr. Terry Vermillion sends a “shout out” to his mentor and teacher ex-Army Sargent, Fred Nelson, as his inspiration to become a Music Educator.
University of Minnesota Graduate Matt Cushy
University of Minnesota graduate Matt Cushy talks about how music has always been all he has ever known.
Scott Sater–Shakopee Public Schools
Scott explains why he decided to teach music and what the study of music does for students.
