"I graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelors in Music Education. At the university, I participated in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles, Symphony Orchestra, and the Grizzly Marching Band. Throughout my studies I have performed primarily on Trumpet, Double Bass, and Trombone. My proudest achievements in college come from my participation in the National Association for Music Education Collegiate chapter at the University of Montana. During my final year of college, I had the honor of being our chapter president as well as the NAfME-C Vice President for the state of Montana. With this group I ran festivals, helped organize professional development opportunities for my peers, and coordinated our Rural Outreach and Music trip around the state.

During the 2023-24  school year, I was a 6-12 band teacher in Wyoming. In this year of teaching, I ran our district music festival, rekindled our jazz program, and led our high school band to their first straight superior run at our district music festival in recent history. It is my hope to continue teaching young brass musicians as this is one of my biggest passions - please reach out to me at bmikkola@mcpsmt.org for information on lessons.

I am ecstatic to be a member of the Sentinel High School music program and hope to bring continued growth for an already strong and accomplished program. I look forward to meeting you all this fall.

 

GO SPARTANS!"