MBDA Southwest Region (SWMBDA)
7-12 Honor Band
Date: January 18th, 2024, Marshall High School
Honor Band Chairs:
- Michael Helgeson - Murray County Central (6-8 Honor Band)
- Vacant position. If interested in serving on the regional board, please contact one of the region board members. (9-10 Honor Band)
- Larry Petersen & Christian Witherow - Marshall (11-12 Honor Band)
SWMBDA First and Second Year Band Festival
Date: TBA (Spring 2025)
Honor Band Chairs:
- Lorilee Malecha - RTR
Southwest Region Board of Directors
President:
Michael Helgeson, Murray County Central Slayton, MN
Michael Helgeson is currently in his 15th year teaching, 12th year at Murray County Central in Slayton, MN. He received his Bachelor's of Music Education from South Dakota State University and his Master's in Wind Band Conducting from the American Band College. Before serving as the SWMBDA president, Michael was the SWMBDA membership chair and 7-8 SWMBDA honor band coordinator. In 2016, he was the Murray County Central Teacher of the Year. Michael lives in Slayton, MN with his wife (Aleida) and 2 children (Matthew and Annika).
President-Elect:
Vacant position. If interested in serving on the regional board, please contact one of the region board members.
Secretary:
Vacant position. If interested in serving on the regional board, please contact one of the region board members.
Treasurer:
Meghan Rybinski, Hendricks Public Schools
Membership Chair:
Michael Helgeson, Murray County Central
Schools
For logistical purposes, this roster contains high school, college, and university institutions. The regional assignment for elementary and middle schools is currently identified by the name of the HIGH SCHOOL that serves your student population.
University of Minnesota - Morris
Willmar Community College
Worthington Community College