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Name:
Michael Mingo
Position & school(s): Middle school band
director; lessons at Duggan Elementary School, Kaiser Middle School, Rutherford
Elementary School and Monticello High
School
How long have you been teaching? 6 years. How long at Monticello?
4 years.
Where did you go to college? What degrees do you hold? Nassau
Community College - Music performance; SUNY Fredonia - Music
education
Any awards/accomplishments? Any claims to fame?
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SUNY Fredonia
Music Award recipient for three years
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Played for the
Ambassador of Ghana
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Played in the
world's largest marimba ensemble in 1998
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Working with students.
Why did you become a music teacher? Because of great
teachers.
Did you do anything else before you became a music teacher?
I worked for a contractor building houses.
In your opinion, why do you think music education is important?
It's not just about music, it's about life. How to be prepared, be
disciplined.
How has music influenced your life? I had great
teachers that taught music, but also a lot about life.
Who is your favorite musician? Buddy Rich or Jean
Kruppa. It's a tie.
What CD is in your CD player right now? Dave Wekel
"Rhythm of the Soul"
What are your hobbies? Ride my four-wheeler, play my
drums, hunting, railroads model/real. I love to be outside.
What advice would you offer to an aspiring musician? Practice.
Anything else
you'd like to add? Listen to all types of music.
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