Band Director: We are Currently Seeking a new Director!
The Coon Rapids Marching Cardinals Band Director position is currently open and we are actively seeking qualified candiates.
For information regarding the opportunity, please contact the CRMC Boosters at: crhsmb @ yahoo.com
Colorguard
Anne Schwalbe is beginning her second year as colorguard instructor for the Marching Cardinals. She joined the Coon Rapids staff in 2005 for the fall season and also instructed the guard this past winter. Anne is pleased to be a part of the staff for the 2006 fall season.
Anne started out her marching experience performing with the Marching Knights at Irondale High School. She competed with the colorguard for a total of 12 seasons (summer, fall and winter) from 1996-2000 and also played in the concert and jazz bands. Anne also competed with the Seneca Independent Open Winterguard in 2000.
Her teaching experiences include working with the Waconia and Maple Grove Marching Bands as well as Coon Rapids.
She currently lives in White Bear Lake, MN and teaches second grade at Lakeaires Elementary School in White Bear Lake.
Carissa Staples (Colorguard Instructor)
