MCs
What is an MC?
We don't want to spoil the mystery of what MC might stand for, but an MC is Bemidji MusiCamp's version of a camp counselor. The MC tradition started in 2007 and has included college students, graduate students, and music educators. MCs spend the week with students doing a variety of musical and fun activities. An MC has the most important job at MusiCamp!
Who can apply to be an MC?
Anyone who has completed at least one year of college may apply. Preference may be given to: past MCs, music education majors, past campers, and upperclassmen.
Do I have to be a music major?
No! All majors are welcome to apply.
Why should I be an MC?
If you're interested in making a difference in a young person's life, then this is definitely for you. It's also a great way to add experience working with students to your resume. MCs also network with music educators and musicians from around the state and beyond.
I applied, now what?
Applicants will receive a phone interview. No commitment is required until a position has been offered.
I've been chosen to be an MC! What can I expect?
Expect a lot of fun! But it's also a pretty demanding job. MCs are on the go almost all day long, so you'll be pushed to your limits physically and mentally. In the end, you'll have a rewarding experience.
Here's what past MCs have said about their experiences:
"I didn't know what to expect of MusiCamp, but I knew it was a good opportunity to work with kids and become more connected with a few of my classmates and professors at BSU. MusiCamp was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. Working with so many talented individuals was extremely rewarding. I got the chance to watch so many campers grow both as musicians and people throughout the week. I met so many campers who blew me away with their musicianship, personalities, senses of humor, and various talents. I never got the chance to go to a band camp as a camper. I'm envious of the opportunity that these students have to meet and work with experts in their instrument, counselors who are studying to become music educators, and most of all, fellow campers who are dedicated and talented musicians. I can't recommend Bemidji MusiCamp highly enough.”
"Bemidji MusiCamp helped me in so many ways on my journey towards being a teacher. I got to lead sectionals, work with students at all music levels, and be vulnerable in my connection with students and staff. I would recommend this experience for any college student pursuing music. It will help you more than you know and you will get a first hand experience working with students."
Past MC Teams
2007
Ashley Bremseth - Bemidji State University
TJ Chapman - Bemidji State University
Beth Holzhueter - Bemidji State University
Chris Marsolek - Bemidji State University
Matthew Marsolek - Bemidji State University
Jeff Sands - Bemidji State University
Sara Wabrowetz - Bemidji State University
Emily Wirkus - Bemidji State University
2008
Ashley Bremseth - Bemidji State University
TJ Chapman - Bemidji State University
Beth Holzhueter - Bemidji State University
Matthew Marsolek - Bemidji State University
Jeff Sands - Bemidji State University
Emily Wirkus - Bemidji State University
2009
Ashley Bremseth - Bemidji State University
Amy Burmeister - Bemidji State University
TJ Chapman - Bemidji State University
Beth Holzhueter - Bemidji State University
Kevin Kleindl - Bemidji State University
Matthew Marsolek - Bemidji State University
Jeff Sands - Bemidji State University
Emily Wirkus - Bemidji State University
2010
Katie Hahn - Bemidji State University
Beth Holzhueter - Bemidji State University
Kevin Kleindl - Bemidji State University
Jini Lawless - Bemidji State University
Matthew Marsolek - Bemidji State University
2014
Luke Barnard - Bemidji State University
Molly Bass - Bemidji State University
Jon Crust - Bemidji State University
Lynnea Iverson - Bemidji State University
Dan Nelson - Bemidji State University
Jabari Prevost - Bemidji State University
Tracy Stein - Bemidji State University
Cameron Trott - Bemidji State University
Cassidy Trott - Bemidji State University
Evan Templeton - University of North Texas
2015
Kyle Baldeshwiler - Bemidji State University
Molly Bass - Bemidji State University
Jon Crust - Bemidji State University
Taylor Eichinger - North Dakota State University
Levi Espeseth - Bemidji State University
Amanda Fleming - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Lynnea Iverson - Bemidji State University
Christian Kurilla - Bemidji State University
Allison Laughlin - Bemidji State University
Alec Paquin - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Zack Sorenson - North Dakota State University
Evan Templeton - University of North Texas
2016
Anna Ames - Bemidji State University
Kellie Asher - St. Olaf College
Kyle Baldeshwiler - Bemidji State University
Molly Bass - Bemidji State University
Jon Crust - Bemidji State University
Taylor Eichinger - North Dakota State University
Levi Espeseth - Bemidji State University
Megan Flaherty - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Amanda Fleming - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Laura Halvorson - Bemidji State University
Adam Hendrick - Bemidji State University
Lynnea Iverson - Bemidji State University
Britta Kilber - Winona State University
Karl Kubiak - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Christian Kurilla - Bemidji State University
Katie Meine - Bemidji State University
Alec Paquin - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Zack Sorenson - North Dakota State University
Dan Spandl - Concordia College
Hannah Swanson - Bemidji State University
Evan Templeton - University of North Texas
Cameron Trott - Bemidji State University
Cassidy Trott - Bemidji State University
2017
Anna Ames - Bemidji State University
Kellie Asher - St. Olaf College
Kyle Baldeshwiler - Bemidji State University
Molly Bass - Bemidji State University
Josiah Beretta - St. Olaf College
Casey Blackbird - Bemidji State University
Bob Boland - Bemidji State University
Lenore Collman - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Jon Crust - Bemidji State University
Taylor Eichinger - North Dakota State University
Megan Flaherty - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Amanda Fleming - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Laura Halvorson - Bemidji State University
Adam Hendrick - Bemidji State University
Lynnea Iverson - Bemidji State University
Jade Johnson - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Britta Kilber - Winona State University
Erick Knudson - Concordia College
Karl Kubiak - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Andrew Mahonen - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Gunnar Molstad - University of Minnesota, Morris
Mark Neppl - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Alec Paquin - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Illana Peter - Southwest Minnesota State University
Mary Peterson - Winona State University
Zack Sorenson - North Dakota State University
Dan Spandl - Concordia College
Hannah Swanson - North Dakota State University
Molly VanAlst - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Lauren Wander - North Dakota State University
2018
Anna Ames - Bemidji State University
Kellie Asher - St. Olaf College
Sarah Aymond - University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Kyle Baldeshwiler - Bemidji State University
Josiah Beretta - St. Olaf College
Bob Boland - Bemidji State University
Ava Brewster - North Dakota State University
Alex Burkel - Bemidji State University
Emily Dewes - Minnesota State University, Mankato
Lane Flaten - North Dakota State University
Amanda Fleming - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Abby Fritz - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Ari Hady - Bemidji State University
Kaylee Halgren - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Laura Halvorson - Bemidji State University
Noah Harstad - Bemidji State University
Adam Hendrick - Bemidji State University
John Hoehn - Wartburg College
Simon Hoehn - St. Olaf College
Lenore Johnson - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Kalyn Kelly - Minnesota State University, Mankato
Britta Kilber - Winona State University
Matthew Knudson - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Aaron Kolb - Bemidji State University
Karl Kubiak - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Christian Kurilla - Bemidji State University
Nick Lero - North Dakota State University
Amanda Mastrian - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Amanda Morris - North Dakota State University
Meaghan Murphy - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Mark Neppl - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Sam Sharpe - North Dakota State Univerity
Cameron Solberg - North Dakota State University
Max Sommers - North Dakota State Univeristy
Minsun Song - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Jamison Spohn - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Noah Stephens-Brown - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Meghan Trimble - Bemidji State University
Molly VanAlst - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Lauren Wander - North Dakota State University
Mysha Wenzel - Minnesota State University, Moorhead
2019
Alex Akers - North Dakota State University
Anna Ames - Bemidji State University
Kellie Asher - Minneapolis Public Schools
Kyle Baldeshwiler - Pacetonica Area School District
Lydia Block - University of Missouri
Josiah Beretta - Falcon Ridge Elementary School
Avangeline Brewster - North Dakota State University
Teighan Brummel - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Rachel Danielson - North Dakota State University
Katie Doyle - Wartburg College
Sewit Eskinder - North Dakota State University
Lane Flaten - North Dakota State University
Ari Hady - Bemidji State University
Laura Halvorson - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Hunter Hamby - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Adam Hendrick - Bemidji State University
John Hoehn - Wartburg College
Simon Hoehn - St. Olaf College
Matthew Knudson - Spooner Area School District
Karl Kubiak - Montclair State University
Andrew Mahonen - University of Missouri
Amanda Mastrian - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Carly Mastrian - College of Saint Benedict
Connor McCormick - North Dakota State University
Devin Naumann - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Mark Neppl - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Cory Netland - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Alicia Oren - Minnesota State University, Mankato
Paul Papenfuss - Bemidji State University
Jess Patnaude - North Dakota State University
Monica Price - Anoka Technical College
Luke Sechser - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Samuel Sharpe - North Dakota State University
Max Sommers - North Dakota State University
Jamison Spohn - University of Minnesota, Duluth
McKenna Steineman - St. Olaf College
Noah Stephens-Brown - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Trevor Suess - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Molly VanAlst - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Greta Van Loon - St. Olaf College
Olivia Walsh - Wartburg College
Lauren Wander - North Dakota State University
Mysha Wenzel - Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Anders Wold - Bemidji State University
Jacob Woody - M-State, Fergus Falls
2020
(Virtual Camp)
Kellie Asher - Minneapolis Public Schools
Adam Hendrick - Bemidji State University
Matthew Knudson - Spooner Area School District
Devin Naumann - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Jess Patnaude - North Dakota State University
2022
Kellie Asher - Riverside Elementary, OR
Ben Bartholemew - Bemidji State University
Lindsey Chandler - Central Lakes College
Max Clifford - St. Olaf College
Frankie Good - Bemidji State University
Bria Halvorson - Bemidji State University
Rhys Hanson - University of Northern Colorado
Adam Hendrick - Bemidji State University
John Hoehn - Wartburg College
Simon Hoehn - Vadnais Heights Elementary
Claire Horn - Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Matthew Knudson - Augsburg University
Joshua Maki - North Dakota State University
Devin Naumann - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Faith Nord - Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls
Paul Papenfuss - Bemidji State University
Jess Patnaude - North Dakota State University
Jordon Rinta - University of Minnesota, Morris
Kinsten Rought - Bemidji State University
Jamison Spohn - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Anders Wold - Bemidji State University
Jacob Woody - Minnesota State University, Moorhead
2023
Ben Bartholemew - Bemidji State University
Anthony Chaudhary - Saint John's University
Owen Daily - Bemidji State University
Ari Hady - Red Lake Secondary
Bria Halvorson - Bemidji State University
Hannah Herrig - Bemidji State University
Simon Hoehn - Vadnais Heights Elementary School
Claire Horn - Brainerd Public Schools
Raegan Jarvi - Bemidji State University
Joshua Maki - North Dakota State University
Devin Naumann - Robbinsdale Area Substitute
Faith Nord - M State, Fergus Falls
Paul Papenfuss - Bemidji State University
Jess Patnaude - North Dakota State University
Jorde Rinta - University of Minnesota, Morris
Kinsten Rought - University of Oklahoma
Elliott Sisterman - Bemidji State University
Jamison Spohn - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Anya VanAntwerpen - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Anders Wold - Bemidji State University
2024
Anthony Chaudhary - Saint John's University
Brianna Colborn - Univeristy of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Owen Daily - Bemidji State University
Eric Djonne - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Lane Flaten - Blaine High School
Ari Hady - Red Lake Secondary
Bria Halvorson - Bemidji State University
Hannah Herrig - Bemidji State University
John Hoehn - Healing Rhythms Integrated Therapies
Simon Hoehn - Vadnais Heights Elementary School
Raegan Jarvi - Bemidji State University
Darian Kelley - Bemidji State University
John Kirk - Bemidji State University
Joshua Maki - North Dakota State University
Kai Murdock - Bemidji State University
Devin Naumann -
Jess Patnaude - North Dakota State University
Jorde Rinta - University of Minnesota, Morris
Kinsten Rought - University of Oklahoma
Maggy Rusche - Bemidji State University
Elliott Sisterman - Bemidji State University
Jamison Spohn - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Maia Tjepkes - Central Lakes College
Anya VanAntwerpen - University of Minnesota, Duluth
Chay Young - University of Minnesota, Morris
