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Brent LiaBraaten | Director of Choirs | brent.liabraaten@kelsosd.org
Brent LiaBraaten is a proud graduate of Washington State University where he received a B.A. in Music Education and a M.A. in Music with an emphasis in choral conducting. It was through his own Kelso School District music experience where his love for music was cultivated. He is proud to return to his alma mater to help students explore their own relationship with the choral and musical arts.
Brent formally taught 14 years as the choral director at Woodland High School and Middle School. He built a successful program and strong ties to that community. While it was a big change to come to Kelso, he is excited to be supporting his home town and hoping to do the same here in Kelso.
Brent also is a member of the professional tenor/bass ensemble Male Ensemble Northwest. For over a decade he has been involved with this not for profit group and believes deeply in their mission statement to spread joy and inspiration through the choral arts, and inspire young singers to do the same in their communities.
Brent met his wife at Coweeman Junior High and their relationship grew while they both participated in the Kelso High School Choir program. He is blessed to call Erika LiaBraaten (formally Wirtz) his wife and they have 3 children all receiving their education in Kelso Public Schools.
Brent and his family currently reside in Kelso. He enjoys the outdoors and hopes to see you out in the woods or on the river! And he would always like you to remember, "Go Hilanders!"
Roylan Messinger | Director of Bands and Orchestras | roylan.messinger@kelsosd.org
Roylan Messinger teaches the Bands and Orchestra at Kelso High School. This will be Mr. Messinger’s 4th year in Kelso teaching music.
Mr. Messinger graduated from Walla Walla University with his B.M. in Music Education. He performs often on horn with the Southwest Washington Symphony, Northwest Wind Symphony, and other small ensembles in the area. He also enjoys playing Viola and Violin.
When not making music, Mr. Messinger enjoys spending time with his wife Savannah, cooking, and playing PC games. He is excited to create beautiful music with high schoolers this year. See you all in G8!
George Larsen | HMS Band, Choir, & Orchestra Director | george.larsen@kelsosd.org
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