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Background information:
Department ~ College of Arts and Sciences ~ (Instructor) since 1992
Degrees ~ BA with a Music Major and an English Minor from Augustana College, Sioux Falls, in May 1967
Professional experience ~ Two years at Whittier Jr. High (Sioux Falls)
Two years at Baltic K-8 music
One year at Beresford Middle School Music
Thirteen years at Dell Rapids 5-6 instrumental and 7-12 vocal
Nine years at Madison High School 9-12 vocal
Significant contributions to Dakota State University:
Provide singers for the National Anthem at athletic events
Provide entertainment for college functions
Musical Director for "Two by Two", "All Night Strut", "Forever Plaid", "Fiddler on the Roof",
"Meet Me in St. Louis", "Side by Side by Sondheim", and "Grease."
Significant contributions to profession:
A member of MENC,(Music Educators National Conference) SDMEA, (South Dakota Music Educators Association) ACDA, (American Choral Directors Association) Mentor for beginning music teachers in the area (sponsored by the SDMEA)
Significant contributions to the community-at-large:
Provide musical groups or individuals for service clubs, churches, and other functions
Director of the adult choir at St. John Lutheran Church
Member of the Hand bell Choir at St. John
Member of the worship and music committee at St. John
Charter member of the local Lodge of the Sons of Norway, holding the office of musician and president.
On staff with the Mid West Ambassadors of Music European Tours (1999-2005)
Past conductor of Madison Community Band
Choral Festival Conductor for area schools
Adjudicator for area contests