Mr. Steve Kalke holds masters degrees in Choral Conducting and Music Theory. He has studied with Dr. Charles Hausmann (Choral Conducting) and Dr. John Snyder (Music Theory) from the University of Houston. He has taught students of every age and experience level, from early childhood to university students. He created the Fine Arts curriculum for Heritage Oaks, a Houston area private middle school, has started choir programs in every school he’s taught, and has taught many musicians to reach for the stars. Some of his students have gone on to professional singing/acting careers. While he has spent 17 years in education, this is his fifth year at McMeans Junior High School in Katy, TX, and is the honored husband of Angela, and proud father of three children.