Frank DeWald, 2008 "Commitment to Excellence" Award Recipient

Frank K. DeWald earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State University. He has taught vocal music in the Okemos Public Schools since 1973. He has also directed the Okemos Community Church Chancel Choir, the Louisiana All-State Choir, the Lansing Opera Company Chorus, the MSU Youth Music Choir and Summer Chorale, the Montana AA Choral Festival and four Michigan School Vocal Music Association Honors Choirs (in 1987, 1993, 1997 and 2004).

Frank also acts as a clinician and adjudicator throughout Michigan. He has composed numerous choral works for church and school, incidental music for plays and six full-length children's musicals. In 1995 Mr. DeWald was named "Teacher of the Year" by the Michigan School Vocal Music Association.

Frank enjoys spending time at home in Haslett with his wife Ingrid, their two cats, his huge CD collection and the beautiful scenery of Lake Lansing.