Josh Nannestad

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Joshua Hawkins Nannestad is tenured Associate Professor and Director of Music Education at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa, where he teaches methods, literature, and music history. As Associate Director of Choral Activities, he conducts the Morningside Cantabile and the Symphonic Chorus.

A lifelong church musician, he has served a variety of roles in Presbyterian, Lutheran, Episcopalian, and UCC congregations, often alongside his wife Joanna Hawkins Nannestad.

Dr. Nannestad currently sits on the boards of KWIT/Siouxland Public Media and the Sioux City Chamber Music Society. He previously served as President of the board of SHARE, the Southeastern Hub for Arts Resources in Education, and as accompanist for the SHARE Children's Choir. He has served as the College and University Resource & Repertoire chair for the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association, as well as a member of the Music Advisory Panel for the Oklahoma Arts Institute.

Honors and Awards

Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Scholarship, SOSU School of Arts and Sciences, 2019.
Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching, SOSU School of Arts and Sciences, 2018.
Richard Kegerreis Scholar, Eastern Division ACDA, 2010.
Allen Lannom Award for Young Conductors, Massachusetts ACDA, 2006.