Clayton Krehbiel

From the Kansas Music Educators Association: Clayton H. Krehbiel Class of 1989 Clayton H. Krehbiel earned a master’s degree at Columbia University. For 17 years he was director of choral activities at The University of Kansas. He was honored as the first recipient of the prestigious HOPE Award. In 1966, Krehbiel became director of the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, was director of choral activities at Kent State, and served as coordinator of the vocal division of the Blossom Music Center. In 1971, he was appointed director of choral activities at Florida State.