Mankato Symphony Orchestra

Mankato Symphony Orchestra

Kenneth Freed—Music Director

Carrie Eggert Willodson

 


Been with the MSO since: 1976, but took 12 year break from 1993-2005

 

Hometown: Mankato, MN

 

Education: BS Music Education (k-12 orchestra)

 

My Day Job: substitute teacher, help my husband to stay organized with two businesses

 

Earliest musical memory: my first lesson was given to me in a group setting by Dr. Suzuki. He was traveling around the country starting Suzuki schools

 

Favorite thing about performing music: It takes your mind off of any worries that may be with you

 

Other instruments I play: piano, like to alternate between violin & viola

 

The composition I would most like to perform: I love the music from “The Snowman” movie

 

Best part about being an MSO musician: I can keep in touch with my music friends