Samuel Bergstrom

Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Class Guitar, World Music, Music Education

Samuel Bergstrom is on the music faculty at Anoka Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, MN where he directs the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Guitar Ensemble.  He also teaches other courses in World Music, Music Education, and Class Guitar.  Samuel received his B.M. in Music Education from Augsburg College and his M.A. in Music Education from the University of St. Thomas. A guitarist specializing in classical and jazz styles, Samuel also plays bass, brass and has served on the board of the Minnesota Band Directors Association and as the state chair for jazz education on the Minnesota Music Educators Association board.  Samuel has served as a guest director, clinician, and guest artist at various schools throughout Minnesota and has had articles published by the National Association for Music Education (MENC).