Hi friends!

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My name is Moriah Margaret Jensen and I am a developing music educator and composer based in Minnesota.

 

I graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in December 2023 after I completed my student teaching experience in the South Metro area of the Twin Cities. At Gustavus, I was involved in the music department as a performer, student employee, tutor, teaching assistant, and of course as a learner. I had many opportunities to conduct, compose, and perform, and I am extremely grateful and blessed by my time and education there. 

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I grew up in a musical household and was very well-supported by my parents in all of my musical pursuits. No matter what financial constraints were present, they never told me I couldn't do something that I wanted to do. I took piano lessons from age four to sixteen and sang in church. I started band in fifth grade and chose oboe as my primary instrument. Also in fifth grade, I was inspired by my English teacher to pursue a career in education. That experience paired with my love of music set me on the path to where I am today. 

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Throughout middle school and high school, my music teachers provided me with so many amazing opportunities for me to explore music in its many capacities. They set beautiful examples for me of what good music educators can look like and inspired me to work hard in pursuing the same career. Without these amazing mentors, I would not be where I am today. Now, I am proud to say I am a music educator, composer, and instrumentalist.

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I have been blessed with opportunities to work with students of all ages K-12 both individually and in large groups. I have previously worked as a marching band assistant director and jazz band instructor in the Chisago Lakes School District and I was an elementary music teacher in Inver Grove Heights following my student teaching semester. Beginning in Fall 2024, I will be teaching middle school band and general music in the Apple Valley-Rosemount-Eagan School District and continuing to work on some composition projects.

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My main focus is educating my students and providing each of them with a holistic and high-quality music education. Secondary to this, I compose music that I hope touches people's hearts as much as music has touched mine. I believe music has a unique power and role in connecting human beings to one another, and through education, composition, and performance I hope to be a conduit for music to reach others in significant ways. 

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For a selection of my compositions click here!

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To view my music education website, click here!

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To contact me, click here!

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