Employee Information
Scott Blankenbaker
Phone: 507-433-0547E-mail: Scott.Blankenbaker@riverland.edu
Department: Music
Job Title: Faculty
Albert Lea Campus E101-E
About Scott
Sharing the transformative powers of music has been my passion since childhood. Helping students discover and share their musical voices, whether through music theory or voice lessons, is what keeps me going. Riverland provides me the opportunity to work closely with students while allowing students a wide range of musical experiences.
Area(s) of Expertise
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Vocal and choral music; music theory
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student learning outcomes assessment
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Digital Audio
Professional Associations
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National Association of Teachers of Singing; College Music Society
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National Association of Teachers of Singing
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American Choral Directors Association
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National Association for Music Education
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Minnesota Colleges and Universities Council on Music
External Professional Activities/Organizations
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Director, Charles City Singers (IA)
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Director, Austin CommUNITY Choir
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Director of Music, First United Methodist Church, Mason City, IA
Volunteer and Community Service Activities
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Co-Organist, Grace Episcopal Church
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Charles City Co-Organist
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Christ Episcopal Church, Austin
Student Instructional Activities
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Director, College Choir
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Director, Music Ensemble "Frequency"
More about Scott Blankenbaker
Travel is a big interest of mine and I share that by co-leading Riverland's annual arts travel-study trips. When not in the classroom, I enjoy lawn and garden work, home improvement projects, reading, good food, and bicycling.