Professor Miles Wurster has served as Director of Instrumental Music at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN since 2006. At MLC he conducts the MLC Wind Symphony, coordinates ensembles, and teaches courses in conducting, music education, instrumental techniques, and applied instrument lessons.  A research interest of Prof. Wurster’s is the historic role of the wind band in the church. Prof. Wurster earned a Doctor of Arts degree at Ball State University in Wind Band Conducting and Music Education and was a conducting student of Thomas Caneva. While at Ball State, Prof. Wurster had the privilege to perform with and conduct the BSU Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble.  

Students interested in the instrumental music education program and/or playing in the Wind Symphony may contact Professor Wurster at wurstemb@mlc-wels.edu.