“Music is an essential part of everything we do. Like puppetry, music has an abstract quality which speaks to a worldwide audience in a wonderful way that nourishes the soul.” – Jim Henson
Our 30-Year Plan:
In thirty years, every student will be able to sing Happy Birthday to a coworker or a lullaby to a child.
In thirty years, every student will be able to clap along to the beat at a sporting event or concert.
In thirty years, every student will be able to feel moved by the emotion in a beautiful piece of music.
In other words, every musician will be a Tuneful, Beatful, and Artful adult!
Abby Nyhof is originally from Michigan. She grew up in the greater Detroit area (go Tigers!) and attended Hope College in beautiful Holland, Michigan. She and her husband Phil briefly lived in South Dakota before moving to Helena in 2010. They have a rescued American Pit Bull Terrier named Fry. Outside of work, Abby can often be found at Grandstreet Theatre- working at Summer Theatre School, acting in a show, or behind the scenes.
Certification
Montana Teaching Certificate, K-12 Music
First Steps in Music Certification
Conversational Solfege Certification
Orff Schulwerk Level I
Orff Schulwerk Level 2
Education
Bachelor of Music, Instrumental Music Education (Hope College)
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Music Education (Montana State University)
