The Minnetonka Concert Band is our latest addition to the MAM family of ensembles, established in 2004. It gives two concerts per year, one in November and one in May. The band rehearses on Wednesday nights at the Arts Center on 7, 18285 Hwy 7, Minnetonka (east side of Minnetonka High School). They rehearse for approximately 4-5 weeks leading up to their concerts.
Consisting of approximately 50 members, it has proven to be a hit with MAM audiences since it's first concert. Many of its members are former students of Mr. Geldert! Their musicianship and enthusiasm are contagious!
Conductor - Dan Geldert
Having degrees in Music Education from Augsburg College and the University of Colorado, Dan was the Director of Bands at Minnetonka High School from 1962-1997. Amongst many other directing positions, Dan was also the choir director at Minnetonka Lutheran Church from 1967-1989 and director of the St. Louis Park Community Band from 2000-2002. His musical work has been recognized as a recipient of the "Augsburg College Outstanding Music Graduate" award in 1987 and the International Association of Jazz Educators "Minnesota Jazz Educator of the Year" award in 1991. Dan keeps busy as an avid photographer and loves to travel.
Consisting of approximately 50 members, it has proven to be a hit with MAM audiences since it's first concert. Many of its members are former students of Mr. Geldert! Their musicianship and enthusiasm are contagious!
Conductor - Dan Geldert
Having degrees in Music Education from Augsburg College and the University of Colorado, Dan was the Director of Bands at Minnetonka High School from 1962-1997. Amongst many other directing positions, Dan was also the choir director at Minnetonka Lutheran Church from 1967-1989 and director of the St. Louis Park Community Band from 2000-2002. His musical work has been recognized as a recipient of the "Augsburg College Outstanding Music Graduate" award in 1987 and the International Association of Jazz Educators "Minnesota Jazz Educator of the Year" award in 1991. Dan keeps busy as an avid photographer and loves to travel.
