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The Urbandale Community School District Athletics and Activities Department is excited to announce the hiring of Adam Brown as the new Director and Rachael Schrobilgen as the Assistant Director of the high school show choir program.
Adam Brown comes to us from Ankeny High School, where he currently serves as the Assistant Director of Choral Activities. An Urbandale graduate, Adam was a student of current choral director Ted Brimeyer, who is leaving at the end of the school year to pursue opportunities outside of the district. After graduating from UHS, Adam earned a degree in music education from the University of Northern Iowa before obtaining a position in Ankeny, where he has been since 2017. With extensive experience in show choir direction and vocal performance, he brings a dynamic vision and passion for student success to our program.
Rachael Schrobilgen is a Drake University graduate and spent time in college shadowing Mr. Brimeyer as part of her undergraduate studies. She went on to serve as the Assistant Director of Choirs at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School before continuing her education at Michigan State University, where she earned a master's degree in Music Conducting. After completing her graduate studies, Rachael became the Director of Choirs at Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where she leads a thriving choral program.
"We are excited to welcome Adam and Rachael to our team," said Jared Power, Director of Athletics & Activities. "Their expertise, leadership, and passion for vocal music, and especially show choir, will inspire our students and contribute to the continued growth of our program. Thanks to the dedication of Director Ted Brimeyer and Assistant Director Jon Edgeton, the show choir program has reached incredible heights, and we thank them for all they have given to serve our students and community. We are fortunate to have found two outstanding educators in Adam and Rachael who will build upon this strong foundation and continue the program's tradition of excellence."
Please join us in welcoming Adam Brown and Rachael Schrobilgen to Urbandale High School. We look forward to seeing their vision for Urbandale's vocal music programs!