KMEA All-State Middle Level Choir

All-State Middle Level Choir
Century II Concert Hall
Fri - Feb. 28, 2025 - 5:35 PM
Interview with clinician Joshua Pedde

Joshua Pedde
2025 KMEA All-State Middle Level Choir Conductor
Joshua Pedde is the artistic director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir (ICC), one of the largest and most respected children's choir programs in the world. In addition to conducting ICC's advanced treble choirs, Josh is also the artistic director of the Anderson Area Children's Choir. During his twenty years with the ICC, Mr. Pedde has been instrumental in growing the ICC's Innovations program which provides free music education workshops to public and private schools throughout central Indiana. In addition, he has pioneered ICC's Neighborhood Choir Academy within Central Indiana which provides a six to eight-week musical experience for students to explore the world of choral music which culminates in a performance with the ICC and the creation of ICC Connects, which allows singers from around the world to work and sing with the ICC choral program in central Indiana.

Mr. Pedde is a frequent conductor and clinician throughout the United States including the LCMS Worship Institute Children's Choir, the WELS National Convention Festival and Children's Choirs, Indiana Circle the State with Song festivals, the American Hymn Society, the National Conference of Pastoral Musicians, the National Disciples of Christ Conference, American Choral Directors Association all state choirs in Kentucky, Georgia, Mississippi, and New Mexico, and the Indiana Music Education Association Middle School and Elementary honor choirs. Mr. Pedde frequently is a consultant to churches on Liturgical Worship and Children's Choir. In 2003 he premiered the work "The Wraggle Taggle Gypsies" by Irish composer Mary McAuliffe at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. He is founder and artistic director of the Coastal Song Choir Festival.

In addition to conducting at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, Mr. Pedde was the backstage conductor for the premiere of the children's opera, The Trio of Minuet. He recently prepared ICC's most advanced treble choir for a performance at Shift: A Festival of American Orchestras at the Kennedy Center. He has conducted at numerous sporting events including the FINA World Swimming Championships, Indianapolis Fever, NCAA Women's Basketball Finals, the RCA Tennis Championships, the 2008 U.S.A. Olympic Diving Qualifications, the 2012 World Choir Games, and Super Bowl XLVI. He has conducted choirs in performances at the Vatican and Canterbury Cathedral, in Austria, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, and Spain. In September 2018, Mr. Pedde's treble choir was a featured performer at the 50th National American Orff-Schulwerk Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mr. Pedde is a member of the NAfME, ACDA, IMEA, and ICDA. He also served as a solo and ensemble and organizational judge for ISSMA and as a clinician for IMEA's ensembles. Mr. Pedde serves as chair for the Consortium of Indiana Children's Choirs.

Mr. Pedde serves at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, Fishers, as director of worship and organist. He is the music director of the Carmel Community Choir and Orchestra. He is a member of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, and the AGO. He has received training and certification in Orff-Schulwerk, Kodály, and First Steps methods of teaching. Mr. Pedde was an elementary music teacher in the Zionsville Public School system for five years before joining the ICC as a full-time conductor and from 2001-2005 Mr. Pedde was the Artistic Director of the Kokomo Youth Chorale.

Mr. Pedde earned his Bachelor of Music degree in vocal music education and a master's degree in choral conducting from Butler University, where he was recognized for his outstanding work in elementary music and a DPM from Concordia Chicago.

Alternates are listed at the bottom of this page.

Andover Central MS
  Faith Baker Alto
  Kate Kucera Alto
  Taylor Price Soprano
Andover MS
  Jordan McKinsey Alto
  Colton Pratt Tenor
  Ethan Tran Bass
Atchison MS
  Jaxston Henry Bass
Baldwin City-Baldwin JH
  Hunter Harding Bass
Basehor-Linwood MS
  Cora Crane Soprano
  Aaron Needham Tenor
  Noah Rundus Bass
  Reece Shue Alto
Baxter Springs MS
  Noah Selenke Tenor
  Luke Weaver Bass
Bennington JH
  Eric Fry Bass
Bonner Springs-Robert E. Clark MS
  Briana Cisneros Ortiz Alto
  Stephan Walker Bass
Chanute-Royster MS
  Alleigh Barriger Alto
  Hadassah Burnett Soprano
  Allisyn Turner Soprano
  Maddox Vogel Tenor
  Beckham Wheeler Tenor
  Kydon Winner Tenor
  Drake Wire Tenor
Chapman MS
  Gabriel Boyd Tenor
  Jacob Enger Tenor
Cherryvale-Lincoln Central Elem.
  Adelaide Jones Soprano
Concordia
  Nolan Christensen Bass
Concordia MS
  Cora Garlow Alto
Dighton Jr/Sr HS
  Karsyn Schmalzried Alto
  Peyton Venters Tenor
  Graham von Leonrod Tenor
Douglass-Sisk MS
  Bearick Adams Bass
  Aubra Goben Soprano
  Alexander Gunther Bass
  Micah Lynn Tenor
Eudora MS
  Jordan Higginbotham Alto
Frontenac JH
  Shelby Masters Soprano
  Tanner Thomas Bass
  Cailyn Tolley Tenor
Galena MS
  Tori Culpepper Alto
  Ava Testerman Alto
  Sophia VanAuker Soprano
Garden City-Kenneth Henderson MS
  Morgan Bennett Soprano
Gardner-Pioneer Ridge MS
  Caroline Byrley Alto
  Haven Hensley Tenor
Gardner-Wheatridge MS
  Brantley Evans Tenor
  Maleah Evans Alto
  Gabriel Kabristante Tenor
  Alissa Luft Alto
  Mia Smith Soprano
Girard MS
  Haydin Gatewood Alto
  Gabby Graham Alto
  Ashby Newberry Bass
  Faith Rose Soprano
Goddard MS
  Natalia Campos Alto
  Shaelynn Hickman Alto
  Enoch Shurtz Bass
Goddard-Eisenhower MS
  Emma Bruce Soprano
  Korben Burdge Tenor
Goessel Jr/Sr HS
  Paxton Church Tenor
  Tanner Unruh Bass
Halstead Schools
  Ellery Bauer Alto
  David Haspels Bass
  Jack Hoofer Tenor
Hays MS
  Annelise Buller Soprano
  Rachel Dees Alto
Haysville MS
  Mason Copp Bass
  Crosby Fussell Alto
  Davin Keltner Bass
  Brinley Mieske Alto
  Hunter Simons Tenor
Haysville West MS
  JD Moser Tenor
  Jackson Weaver Tenor
Hillsboro MS/HS
  Cheyenne Steinert Soprano
Holton MS
  Scarlet Ireland Alto
  Camdyn Moulin Alto
Hoxie Jr/Sr HS
  Jentry Rhodes Alto
Hugoton MS
  Jaycee Burrows Soprano
  Tukker Eckert Bass
  Yazlin Gonzalez Alto
  Alivia Grubbs Soprano
  Kinley Howie Soprano
  Toni Moore Alto
Hutchinson Central Christian
  Samuel Basgall Alto
Independence MS
  Landen Jarman Bass
Kansas City-Arrowhead MS
  Wyatt Schmalz Bass
Kansas City-Turner MS
  Angelo Gray Bass
Kismet-Southwestern Heights JH
  Lucas Frisby Bass
  Hayes Saucedo Bass
Lansing MS
  Addyson Agnew Soprano
  Nichole Mack Alto
  Eleanor Murphy Alto
  Anthony Paletta Bass
  Hayden Reynolds Tenor
  Eliana Silva Soprano
Leawood MS
  Dexter Crappell Tenor
Liberal-Eisenhower MS
  Andres Arias Sanchez Tenor
  Mariah Reyes Moreno Alto
Liberal-Seymour Rogers MS
  Liliana Zamora Soprano
Lindsborg-Smoky Valley MS
  Carter Lundstrom Bass
  Andrew Moore Tenor
  Brenna Rabone Alto
  Alani Rodriguez Alto
  Levi Spears Bass
Manhattan-Eisenhower MS
  Maliya Barley Alto
McPherson MS
  Brayden Beckman Bass
  Malachi Griggs Bass
  Maxton Nelson Tenor
  Connor Smolik Bass
Meriden-Jefferson West MS
  Joslyn Patton Alto
Mulvane MS
  Hilma Assarsson Soprano
  James Blauser Bass
Neodesha MS
  AnnaLee Winters Soprano
Norton JH
  Landon Nickols Tenor
Olathe-California Trail MS
  Harrison Madigan Tenor
Olathe-Frontier Trail MS
  Kennedi Browning Soprano
  Noah Gesling Tenor
  Finn McNellis Bass
Olathe-Indian Trail MS
  Isaac Arnold Tenor
  Toni Gabaisen Soprano
  Bronx Harker Bass
  Brenna Mitchell Soprano
  Emily Nehrbass Alto
  Abrie Royer Soprano
Olathe-Mission Trail MS
  Eryn Kroh Tenor
Olathe-Pioneer Trail MS
  Emma Allphin Soprano
Olathe-Prairie Trail MS
  Evan Brunner Tenor
  Quincy Smith Soprano
Olathe-Santa Fe Trail MS
  Faith Lewis Alto
  Neal Yarlagadda Tenor
Olathe-Summit Trail MS
  Allie Messerly Soprano
Overland Park-Aubry Bend MS
  Kylie West Alto
Overland Park-Harmony MS
  Jeremiah Angolo Bass
  Luke Meehan Tenor
  Sybella Nikas Soprano
  Aiden Sullivan Bass
Overland Park-Indian Woods MS
  Jude Nickson Tenor
  Elizabeth Walton Soprano
Overland Park-Lakewood MS
  Adaku Edeh Soprano
  Mia Kricsfeld Soprano
Overland Park-Oxford MS
  Logan McNay Bass
Overland Park-Pleasant Ridge MS
  Sadie Mayer Soprano
Overland Park-Westridge MS
  Jane Boyle Soprano
  Olivia Griffis Soprano
  Amani Guerrero Alto
  Madelyn Rawie Alto
Paola
  Melody Bain Soprano
Plainville
  Liam Balthazor Tenor
Pratt Liberty MS
  Kharise Araniego Alto
  Caynaan Arp Alto
  Ian Clarkson Tenor
  Calvin Green Bass
  Jacob Robbins Bass
Protection-South Central MS
  Peyton Turley Alto
  Parker Woodrum Bass
Quinter JH
  Madison Mense Soprano
Riley Co. GS
  Tessa Anderson Tenor
  Ellie Thayer Tenor
Salina South MS
  Angela Ayala - Duran Alto
Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy
  Lily Catausan Soprano
  Grayson Clem Bass
  Johnnie Heddings Bass
  Michelle Muasya Alto
  Brynn Sramek Soprano
  Addie Stelle Alto
Shawnee-St. Joseph Catholic School
  Jayne Moodie Alto
Sterling JH
  Shade Carter Bass
  Caleb Darnauer Tenor
  Billy Higgins Bass
  Josh Strubhar Bass
  Gunnar Wilson Tenor
  Easton Zimmerman Bass
Stilwell-Blue Valley MS
  Joe Craig Tenor
  Bria Robertson Tenor
  Amelia Stallbaumer Soprano
Sublette MS
  Gia Torres Soprano
Wamego MS
  Nolan Austin Tenor
  Marjorie Clark Soprano
  Michael Hermesch Bass
  Avery Musselman Alto
  Katelyn Willhite Soprano
Wichita-Brooks Magnet MS
  Claydon Jones Bass
Wichita-Truesdell MS
  Elijah Baughn Bass
  Sage Koontz Soprano
  Riley Wright Soprano

Alternates

Alternates are listed here by school name. Call-ups will be initiated by the chair.
Madan Greve - Bass - Chanute-Royster MS
Savannah Curnes - Alto - Eudora MS
Brady McClendon - Tenor - Girard MS
Thea Sippel - Alto - Goddard-Eisenhower MS
Shawn Marvilla - Bass - Minneola MS
Harper Cornwell - Soprano - Overland Park-Oxford MS
Brooklyn McGreevy - Tenor - Pratt Liberty MS
Nikolas Grissom - Bass - Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy
Bentley McCown - Soprano - Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy
Eli Forman - Tenor - Sterling JH
Nathaniel Giorgetti - Tenor - Sterling JH
Sadie Gould - Soprano - Syracuse JH
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