Champlin Park High School International Baccalaureate Programme

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Matt Knutson is excited to begin his first year at Champlin Park! His duties include directing the Treble, Varsity, Bel Canto, and Con Brio ensembles.

Matt previously served as a vocal music teacher at Scott Highlands Middle School in Apple Valley for three years. In addition to directing curricular choirs at Scott Highlands, Matt directed four co-curricular choirs, served as director for two musicals each year, and coached students to state, regional, and national honor choirs. Matt also developed a men’s chorus, musical theatre program, and a cappella groups while serving as the varsity girls tennis coach at Rosemount High School.

Matt is a 2015 graduate of Luther College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. He was an active member of the Luther College Choirs that toured through Italy, South Africa, and Namibia. He was also involved in a cappella groups and the tennis team.

In the summers, Matt is a graduate student in the University of Saint Thomas Masters program in Choral Music Education while also serving as assistant music director for a summer musical theatre program.

Matt is an active member of the American Choral Director’s Association and lives near Minneapolis with his wife, Maggie.
 
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