NSU Home Page AP Music Theory Institute Home Page 2003 Participants
NOTE - This page was not altered after June 2003. The information was correct at that time. Six participants is a typical AP Music Theory Institute class size.
Amy Beaner teaches 5-12 grade instrumental music and woodwind lessons at Aberdeen Roncalli. She conducts the 5th grade band, 6th grade band and 4th grade vocalists.
Jennifer Kemp teaches at Douglas High School, Box Elder.

"I've been at Douglas HS for 12 years. I teach Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Mixed Chorus and Womens Chorus. I graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 1990. I haven't really done a lot of advanced theory since college, so I'm a little nervous about remembering some of this stuff!"

Paul Kolar teaches vocal music at Eureka Public School.

"I'm married to Mary Beth Gilbert, and we have five children ages 15 to 3. I have the same birthday (day, month, year) as Kevin Costner, and also share my birthday with our family beagle, Maddie."

George (Ted) Powell teaches at Yankton Public Schools.
Marie Schlosser teaches piano in her home near Frederick.
Kristy Tostenson will be teaching band in Milbank this fall.

"I have just finished two years of teaching in South Shore K-8 general music, 5-6 Band, 7-12 band, 6-8 choir and 9-12 Choir. I will be teaching 8-12 band in Milbank this coming year. I also teach private piano which I have done for app. 20 years."