Leader of the band: Fulda’s Peterson retires from music education career
June 14, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
FULDA The band room at the Fulda school is filled with mementoes of Mike Peterson’s 36-year career as a music educator.
The ledge outside his office bears the weight of many trophies, and more are displayed in a trophy case out in the hallway.
Posters and photographs from the Calgary Stampede Parade are framed and mounted high up on the walls.
On the opposite end of the room hangs the banner that announces the Fulda marching band’s arrival in parades.
But for Peterson, the most treasured souvenirs are the memories of the many students who have shared their musical talents with him over the years. Continue Reading
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