Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering

Mr. Watson has been the orchestra director at Coon Rapids High School since 2002.  In addition to the high school position, he also teaches several private bass students from around the metro area.  He has been on the music faculty at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls, Hamline University, St. Cloud State University, St. Edward's School (Oxford, England) and Abingdon School (Abingdon, England). He frequently performs on string bass with local professional groups, including the Minnesota Opera.  He is the former President of the Minnesota String and Orchestra Teachers Association, and was the former Minnesota Music Educator's Association Vice President for Orchestra. Mr. Watson frequently judges auditions and music competitions for several organizations.

He has a Master's Degree in Music Education from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, a Performer's Certificate from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from St. Cloud State University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Performance from the Eastman School of Music.