Educator Stories
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.
My Journey Toward Becoming a Music Educator – Scott Abrahamson
Lester G. Silva, Jr. He was the premier band director at Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School remaining with the school district until his retirement 39 years later....
Paying it Forward, Teaching the Future – Cliff Bialkin
Cliff Bialkin talks of his start in music and how he shares those experiences with the next generation of musicians. The content of this Blog article or Banded Story...
Always Drawn to the Trumpet – Jose Sibaja
Jose Sibaja, from the Boston Brass, speaks on his early beginnings playing the trumpet and how it has shaped the musician he has grown to be. The content of this Blog...
Jazz Player from the Start – Alex Graham
I started playing jazz at Tappan Junior High School in Ann Arbor, MI, and it was something I really enjoyed from the beginning. I had a great teacher named Sandy...
The Passion of Music – Rick DeJonge
While in college pursuing a degree in music composition, I decided to work at a summer band camp as a percussion instructor. This completely changed my life. ...