Crookston Music Department
  • Home
  • Upcoming Events
  • Choir
    • Concert Choir
    • Jr. High Choir
    • Pop Choir
  • Band
    • High School Band
    • Jr. High Band
    • Elementary Band
    • Pep Band
    • Marching Band
    • Step-Up Instruments
    • Large Group Contest
    • Photos
    • Contact Mr. Torgerson
  • Orchestra
    • High School Orchestra >
      • Assignments
      • Concert Pieces
      • Recordings
    • Jr. High Orchestra >
      • Assignments
      • Concert Pieces
      • Recordings
    • Elementary
    • Valley Fiddlers
    • Pop Strings
    • Photos
    • Summer Lessons
    • Contact Ms. Ellis
  • Directors
  • Classic Noel
  • PFAB
  • Music Trip
    • 2021 Trip Registration
    • About
    • Room Sign-Up
    • Frozen Food
    • Music Bucks
    • Upcoming Meetings
  • Resources
  • Calendar

Belinda Fjeld, Director of Choirs

Picture
Belinda Fjeld is in her 40th year of teaching in the Crookston Public School District with this being her eighteenth 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, NAfME, ACDA and the VoiceCare Network. 

Mrs. Fjeld directs the Concert Choir, Pop Choir, JH Choir, and also 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

Matt Torgerson, Director of Bands

Picture
The 2017-18 school year is Matt Torgerson’s first year of teaching in the Crookston Public Schools and fifth overall. Mr. Torgerson grew up in Clinton, MN and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Morris where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Music (piano performance). He also attended the University of North Dakota where he earned a Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction. Mr. Torgerson is currently continuing his own eduaction at Minnesota State University Moorhead, working towards and Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. He is a member of MBDA, NAfME, and ASCD. 

Mr. Torgerson directs the Concert Band, 7/8th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, and 5th Grade Band as well as Marching Band and Pep Band.


                    Matt Torgerson 
                    Crookston High School 
                    402 Fisher Avenue 
                    Crookston, MN 56716 
                    218-281-2144, ext. 2265 
                    
matthewtorgerson@isd593.org



Haley Ellis, Director of Orchestras

Picture
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, a clarinet quartet, 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

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.