MBDA Clinician Database


1	Minnesota Band Directors Association - Minnesota Band Clinician Database - If you are an active clinician and wish to be added to this database please fill out the form HERE
2	First Name	Last Name	Preferred Email Address	Phone Number (if you choose)	Preferred method of contact?	Where are you located? A university, college, town or region works great! (For estimated travel purposes)	Grades you are both comfortable and excited to work with! (Select all that apply!)	Do you have a standard fee/stipend? If you are willing, please list that below. If not, please enter information about how your payment will be determined!	What ensembles do you enjoy working with, or are you looking to work with? (Select all that apply)	Preferred length of your visit at a school. (Select all that apply)	Is there anything else you would like to add for interested teachers? Information about yourself, your usual method during a clinic visit, your best "availability" estimate, etc. Please add as much as you would like below!

3	Cassandra	Bechard	Cabechard@unwsp.edu	3135164951	Email	University of Northwestern St. Paul	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	No standard fee, just keeping mileage in mind for payment is great.	Concert Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours)	For classroom clinics, I love to hear the ensemble first before stepping on the podium. I prefer if the band director would warm up the ensemble and run either the full piece or a section of it that they would like workshopped. Scores ahead of time via PDF are great, otherwise day off is ok too if you send me the titles and composers via email. Availability during this fall semester is open Friday mornings. Spring semester is more open with Tuesday/Thursday mornings and early afternoon available.
4	Bailey	Benoit	Baileymbenoit@gmail.com	3202660468	Phone	Litchfield, MN	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Determined on time/preparation/travel	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I received a masters degree in conducting from Oklahoma State University in May 2022 while working with the OSU marching band as a graduate teaching assistant.
5	Doug	Bradley	dm.bradley85@gmail.com	6513358964	Email	Cottage Grove	5, 6, 7, 8	It depends on what we will be doing, how much travel is involved.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	This is my 33rd year teaching. I perform with the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble and the Red Rock Swing Band. I am a published composer.
6	Michael	Buck	Tubabuck@hotmail.com	651-242-2974	Email	Rosemount	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	negotiable - however during weekday business hours, I cannot accept a stipend because I am employed by the state of MN. I can lead clinics for free, as it can be considered part of my service to Perpich Center for Arts Education.	Concert Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	In addition to ensemble clinics, I regularly lead professional development workshops on curriculum, standards, instrumental music pedagogy, etc. CEU credits are also available for these workshops. These services are available free of charge. Let me know how I can be of assistance!
7	Ben	Bussey	benjamin.bussey@gmail.com	612 209 2908	Email	Twin Cities - open to travel anywhere in MN	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	150/hr, 350/half day, 500/full day	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Ben Bussey is a musician, educator, and arranger based in Minneapolis, MN. His work on trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, and sousaphone cover a wide range of music genres and reflect a keen interest in education at all levels of the music business. His current projects include playing and writing for Brass & BodyWorks, the Paper Clips, and the Above Average Tuba Quartet. He was recently appointed the new bass trombonist for the Encore Wind Ensemble, and appears regularly with The New Standards stage band, The Shabby Road Orchestra, and McNasty Brass Band. He is Professor of Low Brass at Concordia University, St Paul and serves on the faculty of the MacPhail Center for Music as a low brass instructor and ensemble clinician. Ben is an active guest artist, coach, and adjudicator for music programs throughout the region, and is a leader in the area of distance learning & virtual instruction. His wide range of teaching and performing experiences provide a unique lens for students as they develop their skills as musicians. Learn more at - www.tromboneben.com
8	Eric	Christenson	echriste@shakopee.k12.mn.us	9524965116	Email	Shakopee, MN	8, 9, 10, 11, 12	No, but traveling costs are appreciated	Concert Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	A 27 year music educator willing to help any band director in any way they need to help their students.
9	Joe	Churchich	jchurchich@comcast.net		Email	Andover, MN	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Flexible	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Percussion Ensemble	1 class period, Afternoon session (1-3 hours)	I direct an award winning middle school jazz ensemble and the RAHS percussion ensemble. I've been an adjudicator for Region 4A MSHSL State Solo/Ensemble contest for over ten years. I'm also an experienced recording engineer and in addition to teaching concert band for 27 years, have taught music theory, advanced guitar and music production. I've been repairing percussion equipment for over 20 years.
10	Shannon	Curtis	shannon.curtis@isd728.org		Email	Twin Cities - Happy to travel!	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Negotiable, I just want to work with your students! Let me know what works for you!	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Experience with all grades 5-12! I love working with middle school aged students and high school kids. I bring a lot of energy and passion for good music making and would love the chance to work with your students on whatever concepts you are reinforcing! I have a lot of experience in the marching world as well if you are looking for another set of eyes or ears for your season production. I'm very excited to get out and work with students from different areas!
11	Seth	Davis	smdteachingarts@gmail.com	9735258437	Email	Twin Cities area	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	$60 an hour, rates may change based on travel costs	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I have recently moved into the twin cities to begin my doctorate at the University of Minnesota with Dr. Emily Threinen. I have a depth of experience in all band-related activities and am happy to serve as an extra set of ears, guest clinician, or marching design consultant! If you would like to learn more, see my resume here! https://tinyurl.com/SethDavisResume
12	David	Davis	Davis.saxophone@gmail.com		Email	Twin Cities Metro area	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	$75 half day / $150 day	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events, Non-traditional ensembles	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Although I am well-versed in coaching ensembles in traditional ways, I’ve been recognized by the GRAMMY Museum, Minnesota Teacher of the Year Panel, ASCD, and NBC News for my innovative, non-traditional, and creative approaches to music education. In addition to traditional ensemble skills, I can also offer clinics focused on: culturally-responsive music learning, intrinsic motivation, teaching creativity, assessment for growth mindset, simplified notation for beginners, and comprehensive music literacy (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).
13	James	DeCaro	jdecaro@stcroixprep.org		Email	Stillwater	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Varies by the event, how much preparation is needed, and travel time. Estimate around $50/hr.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I've taught 5–12 for 15 years. I compose. Clinics need to always find positives to complement, areas for growth, and motivation to keep pursuing excellence. The school year is busy, but I welcome opportunities to get off-site and see what is happening elsewhere.
14	Geneva	Fitzsimonds	geneva.fitzsimonds@edinaschools.org	9526871321	Email	West Metro	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Any amount	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	Any
15	Peter	Gepson	pgepson@gsl.k12.mn.us	5074029038	Email	Glencoe (Central MN--close enough to metro, Mankato, and St. Cloud aread	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	We can determine when I am scheduled.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)
16	Laura	Goucher	laura.goucher@isd832.net		Email	Mahtomedi, MN	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	TBA based on need, ability to pay and time frame (if an MBDA sponsored event, I would be free this year while treasurer.) if paid by the school/program, we could work out a reasonable fee!	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I would love to work with groups and help to build on and emphasize what the director/s already have worked on. I’m happy to be another set of ears in the room and when with varying levels of groups!
17	John	Greene	jochgr5@gmail.com	612-508-3845	Email	South metro	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Negotiable	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Not available in January.
18	Peter	Guenther	peter.guenther920@gmail.com	507-213-7147.	Phone	Owatonna, MN	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	I am always negotiable. I’ve done numerous clinics for just mileage, and honor bands for whatever they have done for previous years of their festival. I would personally rather just talk about it!	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I have been a band director in Minnesota for just shy of 30 years. I believe in not only fostering music in students, but personal leadership. I have done honor bands, festivals, and clinics in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. I have collaborated with composers and professional musicians from around our state, region, and sometimes our nation, to the likes of Alex Shapiro, Sam Hazo, Eric Whitacre, Jodie Blckshaw, Carl Holmquist, and Johan deMeij. I am always willing to discuss what the students and the director(s) need for their program, and what they would like for the growth of their students. Let’s talk and see what timeline works for you, and where you would like to see YOUR program go!
19	Pete	Haberman	Phaberma@cord.edu	715-214-6202	Email	Concordia College, Moorhead	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	No standard fee. Will work with you depending on time, needs, and budget.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	MWF mornings, TH all day is my availability
20	John	Herdan	jherdan@wwdb.org	320-761-4958	Email	Albertville (retired). Willing to travel out state as far as necessary.	7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Mileage and lunch will do. Lunch for sure.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles	A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours), After school works too.	Prefer full rehearsals with large groups and jazz ensembles. Willing to work with small groups and individuals as time allows. Get your money’s worth while I’m there. Retired. Pretty good availability.
21	Janet	Heukeshoven	jheukesh@smumn.edu	507-429-5148	Email	Winona	7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Negotiable - at least gas money. : )	Concert Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	With over 30 years directing/teaching experience, I'm available for full band, small ensemble or woodwind coaching. Pre-contest clinics are always a favorite connecting time with student musicians. (Flute/piccolo specialty sessions, too!) I will be retiring end of this year, availability will increase starting May '23.
22	Erin	Holmes	eholmes@farmington.k12.mn.us	952-484-5582	Email	Farmington, MN	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	I don’t have a standard fee. I enjoy working with groups and other educators.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I have a very supportive admin that allows me to travel around to participate in events. I have conducted/led a number of Honor Bands, clinics, festivals, contests, etc. in concert band and in jazz band. Most recently I was the honor band director at the University of Northern Iowa - the Symphonic Band (this was my second time there). I work with large groups but I’ve worked with small groups as the honor band director/jazz director. I just love getting out in the community and working with a myriad of students, regions, and educators. I love learning from others and more often than not, I feel like they all helped ME as an educator.
23	Jacob	Klingbeil	Jacob.c.Klingbeil@gmail.com	6084153953	Email	La Crosse, WI	9, 10, 11, 12	Travel and time	Concert Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours)	Hello! I have a Masters in conducting from UW and love working with bands and orchestras! My approach is through chamber music in the large ensemble (how we listen and communicate).
24	Claire	Larson	Clairelarson507@gmail.com	763-772-8828	Email	I am the Symphony Band Director at Carleton college in NORTHFIELD and also direct the bands at Kenyon-Wanamingo MS/HS nearby	9, 10, 11, 12, College	Flexible	Concert Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	My schedule is wide open until Jan 22 as I’m on a 1 semester leave from my HS job but will entertain opportunities after Jan 22 as well. Have breadth of experience at all levels and would welcome further opportunities as guest conductor/ clinician.
25	Willy	Leafblad	wleafblad@lake-city.k12.mn.us	3202211824	Email	Lake City, MN	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Negotiable. Anything from $150-325 for a half day or full day.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Current bio: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-6I4autrdhtFJxC7n0KdcqRRwSPLtpxSNZcjlKbkmUU/edit Let’s make some music! Sincerely, WL
26	David	Mantini	david.mantini@nhcc.edu	7632210409	Email	Brooklyn Park	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Coffee and mileage works just fine	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	My schedule can be very flexible. I have taught 5-12 and happy to work with any level.
27	Bradley	Mariska	Bmariska@gmail.com	763-614-4008	Email	Apple Valley / Twin Cities / Southern MN	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Negotiable	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I love working with a variety of ages, abilities, and types of ensembles. I am a “high energy” guy, whether working as an adjudicator, clinician, or guest conductor, I am always “on”!
28	Tim	Martin	Tim.martin@mpls.k12.mn.us	612-275-2996	Email	Twin Cities	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	$75/hr but very willing to work with the school or group	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I have taught and worked with all grades. I have been told kids like working with me. Im fun and help them get results. I am very collaborative with the director and the students. I am and can be available most days. Mornings are best as I only have to get a sub for 1-2 periods. I have been teaching and directing band and orchestra in MPS since 1997. I have been the conductor of the Northeast Community Band for 22 years. I am a freelance trumpet player in the Twin Cities.
29	Mitch	McNallan	mcmcnallan@gmail.com		Email	Wabasha, MN SE	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	I don't have standard fee, I'm willing to work with people.	Concert Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I am entering my 21st year of teaching 5-12 band in SE MN. I regularly judge S/E and Large Group Contests. I enjoy guest conducting honors bands. I also enjoy doing clinics on instrument pedagogy for students on tricks I have figured out over the years and how to use a fingering chart system I developed. This system has allowed me to teach Chromatic Scales, Major Scales, Chords, and the Overtone Series easily to all of my students for over a decade now and I promise it will work for you. I'd love the opportunity to show you how I use this system.
30	Michael	Moeller	michaelmoell@gmail.com	651-230-3612	Email	I live in Minneapolis and I teach in Edina.	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	No	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Even though I’m in the Metro, I’m happy to travel to other parts of our state.
31	Tim	Pipinich	tpipinich@moorheadschools.org		Email	Horizon middle school- Moorhead, MN	5, 6, 7, 8, 9	Reasonable compensation- 25-35 hr + travel?	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)
32	Jeff	Sands	sands.jeff@gmail.com	218-851-7248	Email	Fergus Falls - but willing to travel!	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Usually nothing! If a long drive or overnight is required, covering those expenses would be appreciated.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I teach at M-State in Fergus Falls and have had experience with every grade level K-college. I’m happy to support YOU and the goals that you have for your program. I appreciate as much advance notice as possible for scheduling. I’d be happy to possibly coordinate my choral colleague visiting as well - if interested.
33	Kristine	Schuldt	kschuldt@hlww.k12.mn.us	507-317-6549	Email	Winsted, MN	7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Also flexible - anything to help cover travel expenses is welcome!	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	Flexible! Willing to do what is needed.	I always think it’s great to get another set of eyes and ears in the classroom, so I feel that bringing in a fresh perspective is important! I am a newbie at this, but would love to come and work with students in different areas!
34	Tim	Smith	timsmithsotn@gmail.com	763-257-7664	Email	Elk River, MN	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Advanced/adult	Whatever is offered, I just love to help out.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I’ve been a 6-12 band director for 40 years so I bring lots of experience and know how to relate to kids directly, young and older, as opposed to many college professors; I’m the conductor of the Star Of The North Concert Band, one of the cities most prominent bands; I am an active composer with many compositions and would love to bring some of my music to your ensemble for the real experience of working with a living composer; and I’m the nicest guy you will ever meet!
35	Phil	Snyder	Philsnyder11@gmail.com	6513087553	Email	Eden Prairie	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Sliding Scale deepening on the requirements for the day. Willing to follow historical norms.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I truly enjoy getting to work with students from any and all backgrounds. I strive to provide an engaging and fun clinic experience for all!
36	Eric	Songer	Eric@songerstudio.com	612-669-3506	Email	Chaska	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	$300 for an afternoon session	Modern Bands	Afternoon session (1-3 hours)	I am very interested in helping teachers start modern band (rock, pop, country, R&B, hip hop groups) programs or adding elements of modern band, songwriting and production into their music programs. I’d be interested in coming out on workshop days/times to meet. I’d also be happy to work with student modern bands or do a session with students in a band, choir or orchestra on songwriting, production, modern band techniques, DJing, guitar, ukulele, hip hop, etc. I have taught modern band for 20 years at Chaska Middle School West. I still teach concert, jazz and marching band but have these other opportunities for students as well.
37	Heidi	Stodola	heidistodola@yahoo.com	612-669-4255	Email	Brooklyn Park MN	5, 6, 7, 8	The standard stipend that honor bands provide seems to be appropriate each time I've done one for MBDA.	Concert Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	Non school days, such as honor band events.	I enjoy working with 5-8gr bands for honor band events. I love the variety of repertoire available, and I enjoy the challenge of putting together an exciting program in one day of rehearsals. I enjoy the middle school ages and how funny and quirky they are, and I love being a part of their world.
38	Verlene “Beanie”	Stotts	beaniestotts@gmail.com	701-261-6892	Email	Concordia College - Moorhead, MN and Discovery Middle School - Fargo, ND	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Preferably mileage and hotel(if necessary) and the stipend is dependent upon availability of funds.	Concert Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Veteran music educator with 34 years of teaching, adjudicating, and clinician small and large ensembles. Positive, energetic, conscientious, and motivational clinician.
39	Joni	Sutton	Joni.sutton@icloud.com	6125998414	Email	Plymouth (western suburbs of Twin Cities)	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Don’t want to lose money on this.	Concert Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Middle school kids were my specialty for a large part of my career but I have taught band 5-12. I have conducted regional and state honor bands in the past, I adjudicate high school MSHSL events, and I have conducted at Beginning Band Festivals.
40	Michael	Thursby	Michael.thursby@gmail.com	319-560-7910	Email	Mankato, MN - but willing to travel!	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	I am extremely flexible and willing to do what it takes to give all students an accessible experience without a cost barrier. While stipends are great this is not the reason I choose to give back.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)
41	Kelli Rae	Tubbs	Kelli@KelliRaeTubbs.com	651-964-4663	Email	North of the Twin Cities	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Dependent upon travel, duration, etc.	Drummers/Percussionists or General Music Students	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours)	Kelli Rae Tubbs is a drummer/percussionist and clinician based out of the Twin Cities with a career spanning more than three decades. She was the house percussionist of the Smoky Mountain Opry in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, before it was permanently closed as a result of the pandemic. She curates a YouTube channel presenting original videos addressing historical drumming topics. The "Back in Time" series takes an in-depth look at the equipment used by early trap drummers and the "Revival" series takes the viewer on the journey the restoring antique drums in her personal collection. The videos have been watched more than 1,000,000 times by viewers across the globe. In 2017, Kelli made presentations at the Chicago Drum Show, the National Women’s Music Festival, and performed with Daniel Glass, Dr. Denny Brown, and Nicholas White at PAS International Convention. Kelli has contributed to Vintage Drums Legendary Sounds and Tom Tom magazines. She is a member of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) and the Society for American Music and served on the PAS Scholarly Research Committee. She is co-authoring a book with Daniel Glass entitled, "The Postcard Project: A Snapshot of Drumming Life, 1900-1930" which features her collection of photographs of drummers from the early 20th century. www.KelliRaeTubbs.com www.YouTube.com/KelliRaeTubbs
42	Craig	Vogl	Craig.vogl@gmail.com	3206303373	Email	Becker, MN	8, 9, 10, 11, 12	$100 for a morning or afternoon would cover travel and time for me. If there’s no money, that’s not a deal breaker.	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours)	I’m energetic on the podium and respond to what I hear pretty well. I ask a lot of questions and keep the kids playing as much as possible.
43	Charles	Weise	cweise9@gmail.com	651-485-8217	Email	Twin Cities	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Flexible	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	The more advance notice, the better - thanks for considering!
44	Matthew	Winarski	mwinarsk@cord.edu	901-581-1137	Email	Moorhead, MN	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Very flexible.	Concert Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Spring semester I'm usually very available, especially March - May. Fall is available, just need to work with college marching schedule.
45	Justin	Zanchuk	jzanchuk@csbsju.edu	320-363-5924	Email	College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	We can always find a way to make something work that best benefits your students and your program	Concert Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), We can always find a way to make something work that best benefits your students and your program	Thursdays often work best for my schedule. Other mornings may be possible depending on the time of the semester. https://www.csbsju.edu/music/faculty/justin-t-zanchuk
46	Ben	Bussey	benjamin.bussey@gmail.com	612-209-2908	Email	7 county metro area	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, college undergrad	negotiable - rates provided upon request	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	Ben Bussey is a musician, educator, and arranger based in Minneapolis, MN. His work on trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, and sousaphone cover a wide range of music genres and reflect a keen interest in education at all levels of the music business. His current projects include playing and writing for Brass & BodyWorks, the Paper Clips, and the Above Average Tuba Quartet. He was recently appointed bass trombonist for the Encore Wind Ensemble, and appears regularly with The New Standards stage band and The Shabby Road Orchestra. He is on the faculties of the MacPhail Center for Music, University of Wisconsin River Falls, and Concordia University St Paul Trained as a music teacher and with regular public teaching experience throughout his career, Ben is an active guest artist, coach, and adjudicator for music programs throughout the region. His wide range of teaching and performing experiences provide a unique lens for students as they develop their skills as musicians. Learn more at www.tromboneben.com
47	Pam	Diem	pdiem@kms.k12.mn.us	3209051998	Email	Willmar, Minnesota	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10	Whatever the program feels it can offer	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events, Sectionals	1 class period, A morning session (1-3 hours), Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)	I’ve taught bands grades 5-12 for 35+ years including jazz band, marching band, solo/ensemble. I’ve been honored to conducted several honor ensembles, adjudicate large group contest, solo/ensemble festivals and field show judging. I’m semi retired so have a fairly flexible schedule.
48	Nick	Hansberry	nhansberry@isd110.org		Email	Chaska, MN	8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Variable depending on length, travel, and program budget	Concert Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Conference or Regional Honor Band Events	1 class period, Afternoon session (1-3 hours), A full day with students (7-8 hours)
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