Profile - Melissa Bergstrom

Melissa Bergstrom directing choir

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Meet Melissa Bergstrom
Instructor of Music

Master of Music (MM) in Choral Conducting, University of Minnesota; Bachelor of Music (BM) in Voice Performance, Augsburg College

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  • Question

    Would you list some recent accomplishments?

    Answer

    I'm an active performer, teacher, conductor, composer and author with professional experience in a wide variety of musical styles, performing and teaching contexts and age groups/abilities.

  • Question

    What is your approach to teaching?

    Answer

    Education is my investment in the future of music as a pastime, as a profession and as a vital part of our human experience. Whether I am in a classroom or a choir room, a concert hall or a sanctuary, the power of music and the awesome responsibility that comes in teaching music continues to take my breath away.

  • Question

    How do you help your students get the most out of your class?

    Answer

    Always be relevant. Always. How will this information/history/theory affect YOU in your work and art YOU want to create? Let's find that connection and then learn the material.

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