Debbie is a native Northfielder, and proud Gustavus graduate. She has a degree in Music Education, and about 40 years of teaching experience. Debbie has taught band in grades 5-12, choir and classroom music in grades K-12, has directed a Junior High School church choir, and she currently co-administers the FiftyNorth Band with Dave. Additionally, she has an elementary education degree from St. Olaf/Augsburg, and has 8 years of experience teaching 4th grade. 

David grew up in northern Colorado and has degrees in music education from Gustavus Adolphus College and the University of St. Thomas. He enjoyed a 40-year career teaching middle school band and in retirement is directing Jazz Ensemble II at Northfield High School and co-leads the FiftyNorth band with Debbie. He has played many instruments in the band at UMC for 30+ years and is now the band leader. You might spot him playing drums around town with Sweet Jazz, Occasional Jazz, and the Todd Thompson band.