Tony Boldt
Anthony Boldt is in his twelveth year of teaching and is currently the Director of Bands at Kasson-Mantorville High School. Mr. Boldt received his Bachelor of Music Degree, magna cum laude from Concordia College - Moorhead in 2010, and his Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of St. Thomas in 2019. At Kasson-Mantorville he teaches three concert bands, jazz band, AP Music Theory, and numerous small ensembles. Students at Kasson-Mantorville have earned continuous high ratings at state and local music festivals fr large group, small ensemble, and solo performances. Mr. Boldt currently conducts the Rochester Community Band, a group of around 65 that meet weekly throughout the year. He has also been involved in musical theater in some capacity or another over the last twenty years. He began playing keyboards in orchestra pits in high school and has always enjoyed playing for shows. He currently plays tuba in the Classic Brass Quintet, the Rochester Pops Orchestra, and the Rochester Community Band. He currently lives in Mantorville, MN with his wife Janna, who also teaches in the Kasson-Mantorville School District.2024 YAMAHA “40 UNDER 40” — MUSIC EDUCATION EXCELLENCE Please join us in congratulating Anthony Boldt on being selected as one of the “40 under 40” music educators for 2024! As described on their website, “These 40 educators — all under the age of 40 — showcase the following char acteristics: action (anticipate what needs to be done and proactively take the necessary steps that lead to a stronger music program), courage (propose and imple ment new or bold ideas), creativity (show innovation and imagination in achieving plans and objectives) and growth (establish, grow or improve music education in their schools and communities). Congratulations Tony!
