KidKare is the BHM schools preschool and school age child care program available at Hanover, Montrose, Northwinds, Parkside and Tatanka schools.
Take your vocal & technical skills to the next level with Private Voice & Orchestra Lessons designed specifically for current Buffalo High School students. These individualized, 30-minute sessions (formerly 20 minutes) offer more time for focused skill development, vocal technique, and personalized instruction.Lessons are taught by highly trained and experienced vocal & instrumental instructors dedicated to helping each student grow in confidence, ability, and musical expression. Students coordinate their own lesson schedules directly with their assigned instructor, allowing for flexibility and personalization. Whether you're preparing for choir, solos, auditions, or simply want to strengthen your voice, these private lessons offer a supportive and professional learning environment tailored to your goals.
Teacher Days for Summer:
Tintes - Thursdays, 9am - 12pm
Wallin - Tuesdays, 9am - 1:30pm
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".
Hey BHS Band Students! I’m Becky Wallin, and I’m super excited to be your new woodwind lesson teacher at Buffalo High School! I’ve been teaching music for over 12 years—everything from Band and General Music to private lessons—and it is my deepest passion and greatest honor to help students grow as musicians.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in K-12 Instrumental and General Music Education from UW–Eau Claire. I’ve worked with middle and high school woodwinds, brass, and percussion students—both in full band settings and smaller lesson groups. Currently, I also teach woodwind lessons at the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts in St. Cloud, as well as online lessons.
Although clarinet is my main instrument—I’ve been playing for over 35 years and performing with the Northern Symphony Orchestra since 2009-I also teach flute, oboe, saxophone, and bassoon at all levels, from beginners just starting out to advanced players.
My best school memories include being first chair through-out middle school, high school and college and being selected to play in the Minnesota All-State Band for two years in high school. My best college experience was performing Copland’s Clarinet Concerto as a soloist with the UW-Eau Claire Wind Ensemble. Performing has always been a huge part of my life, and it definitely shapes how I teach.
My goal is to help you become confident, independent musicians. I use lots of hands-on demos—on clarinet, flute, oboe, and saxophone—so you can see and hear how things work. I tailor each lesson to your goals and pace, and I always aim to keep things upbeat, clear, and fun.
I’m here to support you, challenge you, and help you find your own musical voice. Let's have fun creating music together!
Matthew Tintes
Becky Wallin
