Vaughn Lippoldt earned an Associates of Arts degree
from Dodge City Community College, Bachelor of Music
Education from Bethany College, and Master of Music
Education from University of Colorado. Vaughn began
his 38 years as a Kansas Music Educator in Holyrood
and then moved to Moundridge and Garden City public
schools and Colby and Coffeyville community colleges.
He culminated his 46 year career by serving as Music
Program Chair at Iowa Western Community College.
His vocal ensembles performed at state conventions in
Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. He took ensembles on
performance tours to Japan, England, and the
Caribbean (USO tour). Mr. Lippoldt has served as
President of Kansas Choral Directors Association,
KMEA, and the Southwestern Division of MENC, as well
as serving on the board of Iowa Choral Directors
Association. In 1996 Vaughn received the KCDA Harry
Robert Wilson award and in 2000 was selected as a
Master Teacher by the Council Bluffs, Iowa issued a
proclamation stating May 3, 2004 as Vaughn Lippoldt
day for his influence in that community, church and
greater southwest Iowa area. He continues to serve as a
clinician and adjudicators for festivals in the Midwest
and lead the church music program.