Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Choral Program

Michael J. Goede has served as Director of Choral Programs at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School since 2003.  After graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran High School in 1998, he began his undergraduate studies at Valparaiso University.  While at Valpo, he studied piano with Joseph Bognar, conducting with Jeff Doebler and Christopher Cock, accompanied student recitals, and was an active member of the VU choirs.  He was blessed to be the recipient of 2003 Outstanding Musician by the Music Department and 2003 Dean's Distinguished Student for the College of Arts and Sciences.  He graduated summa cum laude in 2003 with majors in English, Music Education, and Secondary Education and a minor in Humanities through his work in Christ College, the Honors College.

Since beginning his ministry at KML, Mike has been a guest director for the 2005 Wisconsin Lutheran High School Junior Choir Festival, the 2005 National WELS Worship Conference, and the 2005 Area Lutheran High School opening service.  He is a member of ACDA and WCDA.  He was recently awarded the prestigious Kohl Fellowship, which recognizes excellence in teaching and the ability to inspire lifelong learning.  Mike will serve as a guest clinician at the 2007 Junior Choir Festival in Yakima, Washington, and the 2007 National WELS Choral Festival as well as be the guest director for the National High School Honors Choir at the 2008 WELS National Worship Convention.  Under his direction, the Concert Choir has been featured on three recordings and recently was selected to perform at the 2008 Wisconsin Choral Directors Association State Convention. 

Mike also teaches in the English Department at KML, assists in leading worship for the daily chapel services, and coaches track and field.  When not at KML, he enjoys playing piano for local worship activities, training for an upcoming marathon, and participating in nearly all forms of athletics. 

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