Belinda Fjeld, Director of Choirs
Belinda Fjeld is in her 38th year of teaching in the Crookston Public School District with this being her sixteenth year of directing the 7th-12th grade choirs. She earned her Masters Degree from the University of St. Thomas in Curriculum and Instruction, and her Bachelors Degree from Concordia College with a major in Music and a minor in Business Education. She is a member of MMEA, MEA, MENC, ACDA and the VoiceCare Network.
Mrs. Fjeld directs the Concert Choir, Pop Choir, JH Choir, and teaches Kindergarten and 1st Grade Music at Washington Elementary.
Belinda Fjeld
Crookston High School
402 Fisher Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
218-281-2144, ext. 2267
belindafjeld@isd593.org
Mrs. Fjeld directs the Concert Choir, Pop Choir, JH Choir, and teaches Kindergarten and 1st Grade Music at Washington Elementary.
Belinda Fjeld
Crookston High School
402 Fisher Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
218-281-2144, ext. 2267
belindafjeld@isd593.org
Christopher Gough, Director of Bands
The 2016-17 school year is Christopher Gough’s fourth year of teaching in the Crookston Public Schools. Mr. Gough grew up in the Twin Cities and is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. Mr. Gough is currently continuing his own education at the University of North Dakota, studying Curriculum and Instruction. He is a member of MBDA, NAfME, and MMEA. Mr. Gough is a trombone player and vocalist, but outside of music he is an ultimate frisbee enthusiast and extreme fan of cake.
Mr. Gough teaches Concert Band, 9th Grade Band, 7/8th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, and 5th Grade Band. He is also the Marching Band, Pep Band and Jazz Band instructor.
In the community, Mr. Gough has performed with the University of Minnesota Crookston Jazz and Community Band ensembles, the University of North Dakota Trombone Choir, and in the spring of 2016, he conducted the Crookston Civic Music League 'Easter Oratorio'.
Mr. Gough teaches Concert Band, 9th Grade Band, 7/8th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, and 5th Grade Band. He is also the Marching Band, Pep Band and Jazz Band instructor.
In the community, Mr. Gough has performed with the University of Minnesota Crookston Jazz and Community Band ensembles, the University of North Dakota Trombone Choir, and in the spring of 2016, he conducted the Crookston Civic Music League 'Easter Oratorio'.
Haley Ellis, Director of Orchestras
Haley Ellis comes from Livonia, Michigan. Ms. Ellis graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. Before coming to Crookston, Ms. Ellis has taken on the positions as Interim Band and Orchestra Director at various schools in the Metro-Detroit area.
Since coming to Minnesota, she has been a performing member in the All-City Community Band, the University of North Dakota Community Orchestra, and UND German and Klezmer Ensembles.
Ms. Ellis is a member of MMEA, NAfME, and ASTA.
Ms. Ellis is very excited to be working in Crookston, and in her spare time, enjoys all things Disney and Harry Potter.
Ms. Ellis teaches 4th-12th grade Orchestra in the Crookston Public Schools.
Haley Ellis
Crookston High School
402 Fisher Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
218-281-2144, ext. 2268
haleyellis@isd593.org
Since coming to Minnesota, she has been a performing member in the All-City Community Band, the University of North Dakota Community Orchestra, and UND German and Klezmer Ensembles.
Ms. Ellis is a member of MMEA, NAfME, and ASTA.
Ms. Ellis is very excited to be working in Crookston, and in her spare time, enjoys all things Disney and Harry Potter.
Ms. Ellis teaches 4th-12th grade Orchestra in the Crookston Public Schools.
Haley Ellis
Crookston High School
402 Fisher Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
218-281-2144, ext. 2268
haleyellis@isd593.org
