John Povolny

Job titles

• Adjunct Instructor of Music, Private Lesson Instructor in Percussion
  Music and Theatre , College of Arts and Sciences

Highlight

Percussion Performance, Percussion Methods

Started at Bethel

2011

Education

• Luther College - B.A. in Music, 2003
• University of Minnesota - M.M. in Music, 2008

Biography

Hailing from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, John Povolny has performed in a diverse number of music projects over the last 15 years throughout the Twin Cities. John received his B.A. from Luther College and M.M. from the University of Minnesota. John has performed throughout the Twin Cities with ensembles such as Grand Symphonic Winds and the Northern Symphony. He also serves as Director of Bands at John Glenn Middle School in Maplewood, MN. When he is not teaching, John performs in the marimba/vocal duo, "Bohemian Heartbeat" with his wife, Dr. Caroline Povolny. John's teachers include Earl Yowell, Fernando Meza, Peter Kogan, Leigh Howard Stevens, and Bob Becker. John enjoys spending time with family and is an avid runner.

Courses taught

Private Percussion Lessons, Percussion Methods

Areas of expertise

Percussion Performance, Percussion Methods