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Meet Nahal Javan

Nahal Javan is currently pursuing a Master of Musical Arts degree in wind conducting with Dr. Emily Threinen at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities). Javan received her Bachelor's degree in Instrumental Music Education from St. Olaf College in 2020. Prior to her graduate studies, she taught HS Band in both Illinois and Minnesota. Most recently, she served as the band director at Northfield High School from 2021-2025, leading their Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and the Jazz I ensembles. During her time at Northfield HS, the Concert Band was invited to perform at the 2024 Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic. Javan has also presented at regional conferences, including the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) state conference in 2025, focusing on supporting young music educators in their first five years of teaching. She holds memberships with MMEA, CBDNA, MBDA, and NBA.

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