Mr. Max Mollenkamp - Director of Bands
Max Mollenkamp joined the Streamwood faculty as Director of Bands in 2021. His responsibilities include directing Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, as well as the pit orchestra for the fall musical. Additionally, Mr. Mollenkamp directs the Canton Middle School Band and teaches Beginning Band sectionals at three elementary schools. Prior to working in District U-46, Mr. Mollenkamp served as Assistant Band Director at Pioneer Heritage Middle School in Frisco, Texas. Under his direction the PHMS Concert Band earned Superior ratings from all adjudicators at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Festival.
Mr. Mollenkamp is originally from Jefferson City, Missouri. He attended the University of North Texas and graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Music in Music Education. While at UNT, Mr. Mollenkamp performed with the Symphonic Band, 5 O’Clock Jazz Lab Band, Trombone Choir, Basketball Band, Marching Band, University Singers, and West End Vocal Jazz. He also served as the lead field technician for the Marching Band. Mr. Mollenkamp also performed with Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps on euphonium and mellophone.
Mr. Mollenkamp lives in Chicago with his wife, Hannah, and their two cats, Dewey and Hobbes. While not teaching, Mr. Mollenkamp enjoys dancing, singing, and spending lots of time outdoors.
Mr. Mollenkamp is originally from Jefferson City, Missouri. He attended the University of North Texas and graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Music in Music Education. While at UNT, Mr. Mollenkamp performed with the Symphonic Band, 5 O’Clock Jazz Lab Band, Trombone Choir, Basketball Band, Marching Band, University Singers, and West End Vocal Jazz. He also served as the lead field technician for the Marching Band. Mr. Mollenkamp also performed with Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps on euphonium and mellophone.
Mr. Mollenkamp lives in Chicago with his wife, Hannah, and their two cats, Dewey and Hobbes. While not teaching, Mr. Mollenkamp enjoys dancing, singing, and spending lots of time outdoors.