Mr. Rod Bushey, M. M. Ed.

 Director of Choirs

In the fall of 1972, Rod Bushey began teaching choral music at Howell High School.  Since that time, the choir has grown to be the largest single program in the school.  Held in such high esteem for his educational contributions, Howell Public Schools’ honored Mr. Bushey as “Educator of the Year” in 1999.  

  Mr. Bushey holds a B.A. in Music Education from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, and a Masters in Music Education from Michigan State University.  He has been a member of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association for 34 years, serves on the executive board as treasurer, and works as an adjudicator and a clinician for schools and churches.  He has supervised and hosted Honors Choirs, and numerous Solo and Ensemble and Choral Festivals.  Mr. Bushey is also a member of the American Choral Directors Association, and has served on their Board of Directors.  Mr. Bushey recently completed a six-year term as President of the Olivet Nazarene University Alumni Association.  Married for 35 years, Rod and his wife Cindy have two children, both married, along with three grandchildren and a set of twins expected in March of ’07.  

To contact Mr. Bushey:  busheyr@howellschools.com

Phone:  517-540-8340

"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." 

~Vincent T. Lombardi~