Background
Torkelson, Erik P. was born on March 9, 1959 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Dean Burdette and Carol Lois Torkelson.
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Erik P. Torkelson
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Erik P. Torkelson, music educator. Named one of Those Who Make a Difference award, New Lenox School District, 2000. Choir director Trinity Lutheran Church, New Lenox, 1988—1989, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Downers Grove, 1991; musician Peace Lutheran Church, New Lenox, since 1997; Member of Organization American Kodaly Educators, Illinois Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference.
Education
Bachelor, Luther College, 1981. Master in Music Education, Silver Lake College, 1990.
Career
Music teacher Centerville (South Dakota) Public School, 1981—1985, Hainas Elementary School, New Lenox, Illinois, 1985—1999, Haven Elementary School, New Lenox, 1995—1999, Nelson Prairie Elementary School, New Lenox, since 1999. Piano teacher Haines Elementary School, 1985—1991. Musician Lincoln Way Area Chorale, New Lenox, since 1997, board directors, 2001—2003.
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Membership
Choir director Trinity Lutheran Church, New Lenox, 1988—1989, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Downers Grove, 1991. Musician Peace Lutheran Church, New Lenox, since 1997. Member of Organization American Kodaly Educators, Illinois Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference.
Connections
Married Tara Aileen Brennan, June 14, 1986. Children: Olin William, Lars Erik.
Education
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1981
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1990