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Johnston Choir Directors

 

Sarah Van Waardhuizen

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Sarah N. Van Waardhuizen is Director of Choral Activities at Johnston High School in Johnston, Iowa. Out of the seven choral ensembles at Johnston High School, she directs the Chamber Choir, Women’s Choir, co-directs the Women’s Concert Choir and Mixed Choir and directs the varsity show choir, Innovation. She oversees the All-State process, Madrigal Dinner and Showzam!, a Show Choir Competition held annually in January. She is also active on Johnston High School’s Professional Development team and Building Level Leadership Team.  Van Waardhuizen is the past Repertoire and Standards Chair for Iowa Show Choir.

She is originally from Hudson, Iowa where she was under the direction of Ms. Nancy Allen. She proceeded to Drake University and worked with Leanne Freeman-Miller, Dr. Aimee Beckmann-Collier and Dr. Virginia Bennett.  She just finished her second summer at KU, working on her master’s in choral pedagogy under the direction of Dr. James Daugherty and Dr. Debra Hedden.  

 “VW” is an avid Farrell’s member, enjoys scrapbooking, singing, playing the piano, swimming, camping, ISU football and playing outdoors.

Thank you for visiting Johnston Vocal Music's website. If you have any questions please email Mrs. VW at sarah.vw@johnston.k12.ia.us.

Eric Shepard


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