Middle School Summer Band Camps

All 5th graders who registered for 6th grade Band at Mahtomedi Middle School are strongly encouraged to take part in this exciting summer opportunity. This camp is also for any students who are starting an instrument for the first time.

Students will work with a professional musician and teacher to learn the basics of their instrument, including: instrument care/assembly, proper posture/hand placement, warm-up skills, reading notes/rhythms, and breath support. These sessions will be used to prepare your student for playing on their first day of band class!

Middle School Band Lessons - School Year

The district partners with qualified professional instructors to offer private lessons as a valuable extension of the band experience. These lessons provide the individualized attention needed to help each musician reach their full potential. Scheduling is flexible and designed to easily fit into each student's routine.

After scheduling lessons with an instructor (contact information listed at the bottom of the page), please register and submit payment through Community Education:

Instrument Teachers

Flute

Vanamali Medina
Phone: 612-812-2715
Email: vanamali.medina@gmail.com

M.M. University of British Columbia. B.M. St. Olaf College, Director, Lake Sylvia Institute

Clarinet/Saxophone/Oboe

Chuck Linderkamp
Phone: 612-722-8912
Email: cklinderkamp@comcast.net

B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College, Performer with Bend in the River Big Band, Too Darn Hot

Trumpet/Trombone/Tuba/French Horn

John Baumgartner
Phone: johnwbaumgartner@gmail.com
Email: 651-366-7529

B.M. of Music Performance, University of Northwestern St. Paul. Recording and touring with Coyote Kid, Performing with Shirts & Skins, Big Toe and Jam, and various other ensembles.

Percussion

Ashley Olson
Email: ashley.olson@isd832.net

Community Education