Brittany Schwingler - Member at Large
brittany.schwingler@k12.nd.us
Brittany Schwingler is a graduate of Concordia College - Moorhead where she obtained her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education in 2015. She began her career in Crosby, ND teaching 7-12 Choir and 5-12 Band. She was the Director of Bands at Stanley High School in Stanley, ND for 6 years where she taught 5-12 Band, Drumline, and Music Tech. She is now the Director of Bands at Jamestown High School in Jamestown, ND where she teaches Guitar, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band. Ms. Schwingler is also the Executive Director for the North Dakota Music Educators Association where she helps run the annual NDMEA conference and attends National NAfME meetings to represent North Dakota and the music educators within the state. She is a member of the North Dakota Band Directors Association, North Dakota Music Educators Association, the National Association for Music Education, and Phi Beta Mu.
Erik Stordalen - Member at Large
erik_stordalen@bismarckschools.org
Erik Stordalen received his Bachelor of Science in Music Education from North Dakota State University. From the fall of 2002 through the spring of 2008, he taught in Manvel, North Dakota. During his six years in Manvel, Mr. Stordalen taught K-6 General Music, 6-8 Choir and 5-8 Band. From the fall of 2008 to the spring of 2013, Mr. Stordalen was the Vocal Music Director at Elroy Schroeder Middle School in Grand Forks.
In the fall of 2013, Mr. Stordalen joined the Century High School Music faculty as Associate Director of Bands. His duties include conducting the Prep Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Ensemble #2 as well as assisting with the Wind Ensemble, Freshmen Band and the Pep/Marching Bands, providing support as a brass specialist. Mr. Stordalen is also the Assistant Director for the Horizon Middle School Drama Department and the sound engineer for the Century High School musicals. In past summers, he has been on staff with The Sleepy Hollow Arts Park as a technical assistant and music director/pit director. Some of his most recent shows are Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors and Jersey Boys. Mr. Stordalen resides in Bismarck with his wife Connie, son Konnor, daughters Samantha and MeKayla and dog Eve.
Dustin Moe - Member at Large
dustin.moe@k12.nd.us
Dustin Moe has taught music at Washburn Public School in Washburn, North Dakota, since 2010. He currently teaches fifth through twelfth grade band, choir, and general music. Moe earned a Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Music Education from Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Moe was named the 2026 McLean County Teacher of the Year and was previously nominated for the award in 2020. Under his leadership, the Washburn music program has grown to include nearly 60 percent of the student body, with high school band enrollment more than doubling and junior high and high school choir participation increasing from 16 to 70 students. His ensembles have consistently earned superior ratings at music festivals, and his students are regularly selected for regional and state honor ensembles. His high school band was selected as the 2023–2024 North Dakota Governor's Band and performed for the Governor's 2024 State of the State Address.
Moe serves as a Member-at-Large for the North Dakota Band Directors Association and is a member of the National Association for Music Education, the North Dakota Music Education Association, the American Choral Directors Association, and Phi Beta Mu. He believes every student deserves access to a high-quality music education and prioritizes creating an inclusive, student-centered program that develops musicianship, leadership, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for music.