Our Judges/Adjudicators

for Heart of America

David Moellenkamp

Judge's Name

Shows Judging:

New York City

David is celebrating his 27th year in music education. He is the Assistant Principal of Visual & Performing Arts & Director of Choral Activities at Los Alamitos High School where he directs the nationally acclaimed “Sound FX” and “SoundTrax” show choirs. He received his Bachelor of Music Education from Millikin University, and his Masters of Administration from National University. He has been named the Kennedy Center’s Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year for the Los Alamitos School District, and a semi-finalist for the Grammy Teacher of the Year. Playbill named David as one of the most influential educators inspiring Broadway’s youth. David also teaches Music Education classes at Cal State Long Beach and spends as much time as possible at the beach surfing.