Orchestra Teachers

Mr. Jonathan Petersen - Orchestra Teacher WFB MS and HS

Jonathan Petersen grew up north of Whitefish Bay in Mequon, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Homestead High School and was a part of the Orchestra and Choral programs while also taking part in MYSO as a bassist. Mr. Petersen holds degrees in Double Bass Performance and Instrumental Education from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. At Lawrence, he taught in the ASTA String project under the direction of the legendary teacher and composer, Carrie Lane Gruselle. 

For the next 15 years, Mr. Petersen worked in the Kettle Moraine School District as the orchestra director and worked with beginners through 12th grade at various times during his tenure with students there.  Mr. Petersen developed a Rock-based orchestra at the Middle School called the KMMS Rockestra which performed annually before Milwaukee Bucks games. Mr. Petersen has forged strong relationships with the Bucks, Lawrence University and Electrify Your Strings. He is excited to bring these wonderful opportunities to the fantastic people in Whitefish Bay!

Mr. Petersen is passionate about creating community through music. He really values strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community. Playing a string instrument is such a wonderfully expressive art form and he is so excited to share his passion and love for music with the students he works with in Whitefish Bay.

Email: Jonathan.Petersen@wfbschools.com

Ms. Christine Annin - Orchestra Teacher 4th, 5th, 6th grades (CU, RI, WFBMS)

bio coming soon :)

Email: christine.annin@wfbschools.com