08/08/2024
Hello everyone! My name is Derek Bebeau, and I am thrilled to join the Pierz School District and Music Department as your new 5-12 Grade Choir Director. Music, and specifically Vocal Music, is my passion and I can’t wait to share that with all of you!
I graduated from Bemidji State University in 2018 with degrees in Vocal Music Education and Vocal Performance. This will be my 6th year of teaching. My last 4 years were spent in my hometown district of Redwood Falls MN teaching 5-12 Grade Choir and General Music.
I’m very excited to announce that we’ll be putting on the high school musical "Honk!" This hilarious and heartwarming adaptation of "The Ugly Duckling" is sure to be a hit. Auditions will be on September 11 and 12, and I encourage all high school students regardless of choir or singing experience to audition! Performances are on November 14, 15, and 17. Put those dates in your calendar!
Outside of school, I love to golf, fish, and BBQ, which is great because Thielen Meats is by far my favorite place to shop!!
My wife Alle, and I just bought a home in Brainerd where she works as a Speech Pathologist. We enjoy singing together any chance we get, spending time out on the lake and going on adventures with our dog Donner.
I’m genuinely excited to be part of such a supportive and vibrant community here in Pierz. I look forward to creating memorable musical experiences and building strong connections with students, parents, and community members. Let’s make this year an unforgettable one with fantastic music and wonderful memories!