Established in 1978, we are on a mission to share our 4 decades of musical expertise, making quality instruction accessible in Southern Minnesota through four primary ways:
Expertise
It is our goal to hire the best area teachers. Whether they are veteran instructors or just getting started we have a place for everyone. As contractors with us, our teachers have the flexibility to handle their own lesson scheduling and the location of the lesson. We pay a competitive wage on a sliding scale according to experience & training.
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Diversity
We welcome ALL students.
We offer Suzuki & traditional forms of instruction and do not champion one method over another. Instead, we provide education so students & families can choose whatever method of learning resonates with them & their lifestyle.
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What is most important is that all people can access music instruction.
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Financial Aid
We spend the majority of our time working to make it possible for every student to learn regardless of their economic situation. From grants to discounts, to financial aid, scholarships to state and local partnerships, we will work tirelessly to help ensure that you can access quality music lessons in your area.
Partnerships
We cultivate relationships with schools, communities and organizations within southern Minnesota working together creatively to bring music education to students who otherwise would struggle to access that instruction.
We work with our partnering locations to understand the kind of music program you are seeking to build and then work to provide teachers that are best suited to your needs.
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Executive Director
Assistant Director/Partnership Liason
Office Supervisor
Our Home Location
110 S Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
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Located in between the Carnegie Art Center
and Cultivate Mankato
Bookkeeper/CPA
Katie Faugstad, Home Run Tax & Accounting
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SMSM Mission Statement
The Southern Minnesota School of Music is committed to being a collaborative leader in the Greater Mankato and Southern Minnesota music community. We provide eager students of all ages, abilities, and financial backgrounds with access to outstanding musical instruction by contracting highly skilled and passionate educators. Through harmonious partnerships with organizations, schools, and families, we continuously cultivate and sustain a vibrant music community.
SMSM Teachers
The Southern Minnesota School of Music contracts our teachers out to the following partnership locations in southern Minnesota! Partnerships are truly at the heart of what we offer at SMSM. Look below to see if we have a teacher coming to your area! We are always looking for opportunities to bring more accessibility!
SMSM Vision Statement
The Southern Minnesota School of Music strives to be a collaborative leader in the Greater Mankato and Southern Minnesota music community. With clarity of purpose, integrity, and transparency, we serve students, parents, and partnerships as a trusted center for music education.
SMSM Board of Directors
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Mankato
Anne Goedtke (Traditional cello, guitar, ukulele)
Chris Walchuk (Traditional mandolin, guitar, ukulele)
Erica Swanson (Traditional violin/viola)
Gail Carpenter (Traditional voice, piano)
Joseph Kruse (Traditional drums/percussion)
Kathleen Goedtke (Suzuki piano)
Kyle Johnson (Traditional piano)
Lisa James (Traditional piano)
Mary Flanagan (Suzuki violin, viola)
Michaella Crnkovic (Traditional piano)
Michelle Sedivy (Traditional voice)
Patti Tryhus (Suzuki Violin, Viola)
Sarah Wei-Buchanan (Traditional piano)
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Mankato Community Education
Kyle Johnson (Traditional piano)
Lisa James (Traditional piano)
Chris Walchuk (Traditional mandolin, guitar, ukulele)
New Ulm Community Education
Michelle Sedivy (Traditional voice)
Sarah Wei-Buchanan (Traditional piano)
St. Peter Community Education
Michelle Sedivy (Traditional voice)
Mary Flanagan (Suzuki violin, viola)
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Madelia High School
Chris Walchuk (Traditional mandolin, guitar, ukulele)
Kyle Johnson (Traditional piano)
St. Mary's Catholic School, Madelia
Kyle Johnson (Traditional piano)
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​Altona Hutterite Community, Henderson, MN
Kathleen Goedtke (Suzuki piano)
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Kimberley Greenwood
Board President
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Glenn Barnette
Board Treasurer
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Melissa Salinas
Board Secretary​
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Logan Burns
Board Member​​​​​
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Shannon Tietema
Board Member
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Riley Kolstad
*Honorary Board Member
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Now seeking more Board Members!
Contact Board President Kimberley Greenwood for more info at:
www.kimmers7473@gmail.com">www.kimmers7473@gmail.com
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