Michael Bistline is responsible for the marching band, jazz band, pep band and concert band.  He is also in charge of the 5^th grade band students at La Porte City Elementary.  The 2008-2009 school year is his fifth year at Union Community Schools.  Before working in La Porte City, Mr. Bistline was the 5-12 instrumental music director at Jesup Community Schools. 

Mr. Bistline grew up in Carroll, IA and graduated from Carroll High School.  Following high school Mr. Bistline attended Wartburg College, where he graduated with a Bachelors of Music Education Degree with an emphasis in Trumpet in 2000.  Mr. Bistline is currently working on his masters degree at Kansas State University.

Mr. Bistline still resides in Jesup with his wife (Jen), two sons Joseph(4) & Harrison (2), and dog Katie.  Mr. Bistline also is an active trumpet player in the area.  

If you have questions about the UHS band program or are interested in joining the band, please contact Mr. Bistline.

m_bistline@union.k12.ia.us

Michael Bistline

Director of Bands

Union High School

200 Adams St.

La Porte City, IA 50651

319-342-2697 – Phone