Buffalo Hanover Montrose Community Education

Loren Endorf is a professional trumpet player and dedicated educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. As a performer, he can be heard regularly with the Dubuque Symphony and playing in the pit orchestra at Artistry Theatre. He has played with many orchestras including the Lacrosse Symphony Orchestra, Mankato Symphony Orchestra, and Rochester Symphony. Known for his versatility of musical styles, Loren has also worked with many of the top rock and funk bands in the Twin Cities, such as the Fabulous Armadillos and Power of 10. Equally passionate about teaching, Loren has spent the past decade guiding brass students of all ages and levels. He believes in a personal approach to each individual student, with a strong focus on fundamentals and building a positive self-image. His students have participated in MMEA Allstate, MBDA Allstate, Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS), Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS), as well as countless other honor bands across Minnesota. Loren holds a bachelor degree in Trumpet performance from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire where he studied with Robert Baca. He also studied with David Baldwin (UMN - Twin Cities). Outside of music, he enjoys playing golf and fishing in his free time.

With ten years of experience as a private voice coach, Jessica specializes in helping students develop their skills in musical theatre, classical, and vocal jazz techniques. For the past five years, she has also shared her love of music as a choir teacher and has directed musicals for three years. Additionally, Jessica has contributed her talents to Hark Up as a professional singer and children’s choir director. Having recently relocated from Michigan with her husband, Jessica is excited to become a part of the local community, explore all the area has to offer, and get to know the local restaurant scene.

Matthew Tintes is a private voice lesson instructor, performer, and choir director. Originally hailing from Fargo, ND, Mr. Tintes is a graduate of North Dakota State University, earning a degree in Vocal Music Education. Mr. Tintes then attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he studied Opera Performance and earned his Master's Degree in Vocal Performance. For 7 seasons, Mr. Tintes was part of the acclaimed men’s vocal ensemble, Cantus. While with Cantus, Tintes got to perform and tour the country, and the world, as well as record several albums, and appear on various popular radio programs such as A Prairie Home Companion, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. Since 2016 Mr. Tintes has been a private voice instructor, working with primarily high school students. In addition to his studio of over 40 students, Tintes also directs the adult choir at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, "The Hosanna Choir".

Hello! I am Becky Wallin, the Woodwind Lesson Teacher at Buffalo Schools. I teach clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone, and bassoon. I have over 12 years of experience teaching 4th–12th Grade Band and K–6 General Music, in addition to 8 years teaching individual private lessons.

I have been playing the clarinet since 1987 and have performed with the Northern Symphony Orchestra since 2009. Along with my clarinet background, my extensive experience teaching Band and private lessons has helped me develop strong skills teaching all woodwind instruments. I have taught both individual and small-group lessons on every instrument I offer.

I regularly practice all of my woodwind instruments so I can better support my students during lessons. I frequently demonstrate fingerings, tone production, and proper embouchure techniques on my instruments to help students learn more effectively.

One of my greatest joys as a teacher is guiding students through every stage of their musical development — from opening their instrument case for the very first time to preparing for college auditions and beyond! I am passionate about teaching woodwind instruments and love encouraging students as they grow in confidence and musicianship.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you succeed on your musical journey!