Over the fall break, RIMSD Orchestra teacher Matt Manweiler will be performing with Foreigner! This will be Matt Manweiler’s second time performing on tour with Foreigner, the world-famous rock band that has sold 80 million albums and is known for hits such as “I Want To Know What Love Is” and “Juke Box Hero”. He will be traveling with Foreigner for a run of shows in eastern Michigan and Ohio. Foreigner is doing a special project that seeks to increase musical diversity by bridging the gap between classical and rock music by joining forces with a classical music ensemble.... Read More

On Thursday, Matt Manweiler had a “come to Jesus” moment. Just not the kind you may think. The kind, bright and artistically adventurous orchestra director for the Rock Island-Milan School District, Manweiler has accepted a new position of education programs coordinator with Jesus Florido and his company Latinfiddler Music. On Facebook Thursday, Manweiler posted: “Jesus is a world-renowned Latin violinist who is a caring educator at heart. I will be working with Jesus on arrangements for his orchestral and educational residences, in helping build his pedagogy, and in coaching classically-trained... Read More