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Barbara Hoppe - BHoppe@pineisland.k12.mn.us
Barbara Hoppe has taught at Pine Island since 1996. She originates from Albany, Minnesota and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota. She teaches Wind Ensemble, Varsity Band, Concert Band, and Cadet Band. She is also the director of several extra-curricular groups: Jazz Band, Pep Band, Thunder (drum line), and Music Listening Contest. She is a member of Music Educators National Conference (MENC) / Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA), Minnesota Band Directors Association (MBDA), Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE), Women Band Directors International (WBDI), and Minnesota High Sschool Music Listening Contest Board. WebSite
Joseph Mish - JMish@pineisland.k12.mn.us
Joseph Mish started teaching at Pine Island in 1986.  He hails from Dodgeville, Wisconsin and received his Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh.  He is currently working on his Masters in Music Education at the University of St.. Thomas.  He teaches Elementary Orchestra, Camerata, Philharmonia, Sinfonia, and Symphony, and is a board member for the MN High School Music Listening Contest.  He also plays double bass in the Rochester Orchestra.  He is a member of American String Teachers Association, National School Orchestra Association, Music Educators Nation Conference, Organization of Kodaly Educators.  He is also the music director of 1st Unitarian Universalist Church. WebSite
Doug Strandell - DStrande@pineisland.k12.mn.us
Doug Strandell joined the Pine Island music faculty in 1983. He currently teaches Panther Choir (grade 6 boys and girls), Troubadors (7th grade boys), Mannerchor (8th & 9th grade boys), Cantate (10-12 non-auditioned) and Concert Choir (10-12 auditioned). He also directs two extra-curricular groups - the Women's Ensemble and the Carolers. Mr. Strandell earned his B.A. in Vocal Music education at St. Olaf College. Mr. Strandell also has a M.A. from Winona State and in 2002 he earned his Kodaly Mastery Certificate from the University of St. Thomas. He is a member of ACDA, Minnesota ACDA, OAKE, KCM, MMEA, MENC, NEA and PIEA. WebSite

 

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