David Kipp

David L. Kipp is in his 31st year as the 13th director of the Texas A&M University Singing Cadets. Kipp uses his experience in musical theater, voice and choral direction to help the Singing Cadets perfect music for its more than 80 concerts each year. He also lends his baritone voice to the group on occasion and performs solos in full Singing Cadet concerts.

While in college, Kipp performed in many choral and vocal activities, led many campus activities and was selected by Baylor faculty as the outstanding Baylor student his sophomore and senior years. The School of Music also honored him as the outstanding Music Major his senior year, and he served as the Baylor Bear Mascot Trainer for three years, attending more than 50 football games with a live North American Black Bear. His love for students led to his appointment as co-director of Welcome Week — the freshman orientation program.

After Kipp’s undergraduate and graduate training, he made his conducting debut at Carnegie Hall and at The Kennedy Center in 1996 during his inaugural year with Texas A&M University. Kipp conducted groups that have performed at major venues through 10 international concert tours on six continents and have completed 32 professional recordings. Under Kipp’s direction, the Texas A&M Singing Cadets perform more than any other collegiate choir in the United States, averaging over 80 concerts each year and totaling more than 2,000 performances and 1 million miles traveled during his tenure. Appearances have included numerous television appearances and command performances by Honorary Singing Cadets President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush.

In addition to directing the Singing Cadets at Texas A&M University, Kipp is the director of choral activities which includes the Century Singers (SATB chorus), The Reveliers (SSAA chorus), Legacy Voices (SATB) and Bella Voce (SSAA). He has been director of music for many churches in Texas and has presented numerous personal concerts. Kipp has adjudicated many choral contests and has served as a clinician at many choral events.

Education

• Bachelor of Music in Voice and Conducting, Baylor University

• Master of Music in Choral Conducting, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Professional Affiliations

• Texas Choral Director’s Association

• American Choral Director’s Association

• Texas Music Educators National Conference
• Music Educators National Conference