Erik Whitehill

Teacher and Composer

Erik Whitehill grew up in Iowa and earned his music education degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. After college, he served as a Lutheran church musician for 11 years in Tempe, Arizona (part of the Phoenix metro). In 2007, Erik made the switch to public school elementary music education in Tempe. His teaching is noted for including newly composed music, both for choirs and for musical theater. Erik is Orff level certified and has served on the board of the Arizona Orff chapter. His music is published by Heritage Music Press, Augsburg Fortress, Choristers Guild, Handbell Musicians of America and Falls House Press. He is also self-published through J. W. Pepper. Erik was the recipient of the Arizona State University Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award (2012) and the Tempe Elementary School District “Excellence Begins with Me” Award (2015). Click here to see a short video entitled "Excellence Begins with Erik Whitehill" made in correlation with his district award.