{"id":12,"date":"2021-05-20T14:04:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T19:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:17:54","slug":"faculty-and-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/faculty-and-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty &amp; Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">The faculty of the School of Music are committed to the intellectual, musical and social growth of all student musicians who attend Bemidji State University.<\/p>\n<h2>Faculty<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/stephen-carlson\/\">Stephen Carlson, D.M.A.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-374 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Stephen-Carlson-headshot-21-scaled-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Stephen Carlson\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Stephen-Carlson-headshot-21-scaled-1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Stephen-Carlson-headshot-21-scaled-1.jpeg 1707w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Stephen-Carlson-headshot-21-scaled-1-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Stephen-Carlson-headshot-21-scaled-1-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Stephen-Carlson-headshot-21-scaled-1-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br>\n<strong>Professor &amp; Chair of the School of Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Piano, Piano Pedagogy, Piano Literature, Music History<\/p>\n<p>Performances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xgDGutpBL2U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Thirty-two Variation on an Original Theme, WoO 80-Beethoven<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EeWGNZaZa-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pr&eacute;ludes, Livre 2, L. 123: V: Bruy&egrave;res-Debussy<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cb2Q1jV04g8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">L&rsquo;Isle joyeuse, L. 106-Debussy<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7R8l8Ufl_-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Romanian Dances, Sz. 43: No. 1. Allegro moderato-Bart&oacute;k<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x32We7RyEsw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">2 L&eacute;gendes, S. 175: II. St. Francis of Paola Walking on the Water-Liszt<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bangsberg 337<\/p>\n<p>Phone: (218) 755-3997<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:stephen.carlson@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">stephen.carlson@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephencarlsonpianist.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">www.stephencarlsonpianist.com<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/isaac-lovdahl\/\">Isaac Lovdahl, D.M.A.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-966 size-full img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/10\/Isaac-Lovdahl-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Isaac Lovdahl\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/10\/Isaac-Lovdahl-headshot.jpg\"><br>\n<strong>Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Director of Choral Activities, Conducting, Choral Composition<\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaaclovdahl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.isaaclovdahl.com\/<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg 347<\/p>\n<p>Phone: (218) 755-2855<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"isaac.lovdahl@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">isaac.lovdahl@bemidjistate.edu<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/scott-guidry\/\">Scott Guidry, M.A.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-377 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Guidry-Head-Shot-21-scaled-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Scott Guidry\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Guidry-Head-Shot-21-scaled-1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Guidry-Head-Shot-21-scaled-1.jpeg 1707w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Guidry-Head-Shot-21-scaled-1-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Guidry-Head-Shot-21-scaled-1-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Guidry-Head-Shot-21-scaled-1-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br>\n<strong>Associate Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Director of Bands, High Brass<\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg Hall 359<\/p>\n<p>Phone: (218) 755-3365<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:scott.guidry@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">scott.guidry@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/eric-olson-2\/\">Eric Olson, D.M.A.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-375 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Unknown-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Eric Olson, assistant professor of springs\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Unknown-1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Unknown-1.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Unknown-1-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br>\n<strong>Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Strings<\/p>\n<p>Performances:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-N4ZhiYdZGg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Franck Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg 318<\/p>\n<p>Phone: (218) 755-3941<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:eric.olson.2@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">eric.olson.2@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/jennifer-olson\/\">Jennifer Olson, D.M.A.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-376 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Unknown.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Jennifer Olson\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Unknown.jpeg\"><br>\n<strong>Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Vocal Performance<\/p>\n<p>Performances:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HDzS5T93ZwU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ernani Braga: Cinco Can&ccedil;&otilde;es do Folclore Nordestino<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg 323<\/p>\n<p>Phone: (218) 755-2198<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:jennifer.olson@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">jennifer.olson@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/cory-renbarger\/\">Cory Renbarger, D.M.A.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-378 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Cory-J-Renbarger-Head-1-19-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Cory Renbarger\" width=\"300\" height=\"388\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Cory-J-Renbarger-Head-1-19.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Cory-J-Renbarger-Head-1-19-scaled.jpeg 1978w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Cory-J-Renbarger-Head-1-19-768x994.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Cory-J-Renbarger-Head-1-19-1187x1536.jpeg 1187w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Cory-J-Renbarger-Head-1-19-1583x2048.jpeg 1583w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br>\n<strong>Professor <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Vocal Performance, Opera<\/p>\n<p>Performances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DVrxaurz2yk?si=hUauEuXShi5918tN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gianni Schicchi &ndash; Puccini<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> (Live Performance with Fargo-Moorhead Opera)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VoExoZXZU_E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Die Kr&auml;he &ndash; Schubert<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> (Commercial Release, Winterreise, D. 911)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EyQsS-itRqw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gute Nacht &ndash; Schubert<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> (Commercial Release, Winterreise, D. 911)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l7z8DSYpAMI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hai gi&agrave; vinta la causa! &ndash; Le nozze di Figaro &ndash; Mozart<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> (Live in Recital)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x8Q0fIQorT0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">O! du mein holder Abendstern &ndash; Tannh&auml;user &ndash; Wagner<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> (Live in Recital)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bangsberg 349<\/p>\n<p>Phone: (218) 755-2867<\/p>\n<p>Box#: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:cory.renbarger@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">cory.renbarger@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/miriam-webber\/\">Miriam Webber, Ph.D.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-371 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Miriam-Webber-Headshot-21.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Miriam Webber\" width=\"300\" height=\"449\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Miriam-Webber-Headshot-21.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Miriam-Webber-Headshot-21.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Miriam-Webber-Headshot-21-768x1151.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br>\n<strong><span class=\"wrap-text\">Associate <\/span>Professor<br>\nHonors Program Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Music Theory, Bassoon, Honors<\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg 367<\/p>\n<p>Phone: (218) 755-3360<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:miriam.webber@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">miriam.webber@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Adjunct Instructors<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/ben-bartholomew\/\">Ben Bartholomew<\/a><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pep Band Director<\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg 362<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Kyle Brown<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1050 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/01\/BrownHeadshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"380\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/01\/BrownHeadshot.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/01\/BrownHeadshot.jpg 1579w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/01\/BrownHeadshot-1113x1536.jpg 1113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Flute, Composition<\/p>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Bangsberg Hall 318<\/div>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Box # 16<\/div>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\" href=\"mailto:kyle.brown@clcmn.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">kyle.brown@clcmn.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/sarah-carlson\/\">Sarah Carlson<\/a><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Collaborative Piano, Organ<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:sarah.carlson@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">sarah.carlson@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/seth-freundschuh\/\">Seth Freundschuh<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-990 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/04\/seth-freundschuh.jpg\" alt=\"Seth holding a bow\" width=\"275\" height=\"413\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/04\/seth-freundschuh.jpg\"><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Cello<\/p>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Bangsberg Hall 348<\/div>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Box # 16<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:seth.freundschuh@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">seth.freundschuh@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/greg-gaston\/\">Greg Gaston<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-379 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/image1.jpeg\" alt=\"Greg Gaston\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/image1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/image1.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/image1-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg Hall 360<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:greg.gaston@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">greg.gaston@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/heather-guidry\/\">Heather Guidry, M.M.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-380 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Heather-Bio-Pic.jpeg\" alt=\"Heather Guidry\" width=\"299\" height=\"299\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Heather-Bio-Pic.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Heather-Bio-Pic.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Heather-Bio-Pic-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Heather-Bio-Pic-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Oboe<\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg Hall 370<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:heather.guidry@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">heather.guidry@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/dale-gunderson\/\">Dale Gunderson<\/a><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Saxophone<\/p>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Bangsberg Hall 325<\/div>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Box # 16<\/div>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\" href=\"mailto:dale.gunderson@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">dale.gunderson@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/denise-laaveg\/\">Denise Laaveg<\/a><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Collaborative Piano<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:denise.laaveg@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">denise.laaveg@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/curtis-olson\/\">Curtis Olson, M.M.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-381 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Curt14.jpeg\" alt=\"Curtis Olson\" width=\"300\" height=\"402\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Curt14.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Curt14.jpeg 896w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Curt14-768x1029.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Low Brass<\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg 361<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:curtis.olson@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">curtis.olson@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/faculty-and-staff\/magdalena-sas\/\">Magdalena Sas<\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1106 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/02\/Magdaline-Sas-Website-Picture-768x1152-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"386\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/02\/Magdaline-Sas-Website-Picture-768x1152-1.jpg\"><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DwKU99Y7Q9U&amp;t=8s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">View her performance on YouTube<i class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\" title=\"External link\"><\/i><i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Bangsberg Hall<\/div>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Box # 16<\/div>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:magdalena.sas@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">magdalena.sas@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/max-sommers\/\">Max Sommers<\/a><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Clarinet<\/p>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Bangsberg Hall 350<\/div>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\">Box # 16<\/div>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\" href=\"mailto:max.sommers@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">max.sommers@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/eric-sundeen\/\">Eric Sundeen<\/a><a class=\"fancybox image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/eric_sundeen.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2142  img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/eric_sundeen.png\" alt=\"Eric Sundeen\" width=\"300\" height=\"515\"><\/a><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Percussion, Percussion Ensemble<\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg 111<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:eric.sundeen@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">eric.sundeen@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/faculty-and-staff\/ryan-webber\/\">Ryan Webber, M.M.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-372 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Ryan-Webber-Headshot-2020.jpeg\" alt=\"Ryan Webber\" width=\"300\" height=\"375\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Ryan-Webber-Headshot-2020.jpeg\"><br>\n<strong>Adjunct Instructor <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Symphonic Band, Low Brass<\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg 361<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ryan.webber@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">ryan.webber@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/faculty-and-staff\/dan-will\/\">Dan Will<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-383 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Dan-Will-Headshot-18-Crop-595x550-1.png\" alt=\"Dan Will\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2021\/11\/Dan-Will-Headshot-18-Crop-595x550-1.png\"><br>\n<strong>Staff Accompanist\/Coach <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specialty: Collaborative Piano, Coaching<\/p>\n<p>Bangsberg 368<\/p>\n<p>Box #: 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:daniel.will@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">daniel.will@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Staff<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/tammy-erickson\/\">Tammy Erickson<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright img-fluid\" 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