Brad Klotz, the band director at Lake Mills Middle School since 2002, recently performed at the Wisconsin State Fair with his group Something To Do, hngnews.com reported. The educator, who began teaching in New Lisbon before moving to Lake Mills, attributes his enduring career to a supportive community that makes music education viable.
Klotz told the outlet that he chose this profession to help students learn new instruments and witness their improvement over time. He specifically noted that teaching middle school is rewarding because it represents an age of discovery for young musicians. His own passion for performance started in middle school band and continued through high school, leading him to pursue degrees in music and music education.
In addition to his classroom duties, Klotz has served as the drummer for Something To Do since 2012. The band plays monthly shows across the Midwest and has released four albums during his tenure, with another upcoming. Klotz explained that the three-hour State Fair set allows the ensemble to perform a wider variety of songs than shorter gigs permit. He described seeing audiences dance and sing along as a humbling experience that highlights the excitement music generates. The source indicated Klotz plans to finish his teaching career in Lake Mills.
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