Background
Peterson, Michael R. was born on June 23, 1958 in Des Moines. Son of Robert Dean and Mildred Catherine Peterson.
Peterson, Michael R. was born on June 23, 1958 in Des Moines. Son of Robert Dean and Mildred Catherine Peterson.
Bachelor of Music Education, Drake University, 1980. Master of Music, Northwestern University, 1981.
Director bands Hamilton (Illinois) Public School, 1981—1984, Ottawa Township (Illinois) High School, 1984—1987, Osage (Iowa) High School, 1987—1992, Oconomowoc (Wisconsin) High School, 1992—2000. National marketing director Music Celebrations International, Tempe, Arizona, since 2000. Member National Board Professional Teaching Standards, Washington, 1998—2000.
Member task force on publications Music Educators National Conference, Washington, 1999.
Member council Martin Luther Church, Oconomowoc, 1998—2000. Member of American School Band Directors Association (board directors 1993-1999, president 1996-1997, author, editor Curriculum Guide 1998, Stanbury award 1989).