Joshua Pedde
Executive Artistic Director

Joshua Pedde is a conductor, educator, and arts leader recognized for his work in advancing children’s choral music in the United States and internationally. He serves as Executive Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC), where he leads the artistic vision of one of the nation’s largest and most respected youth choral organizations.

Pedde conducts ICC’s advanced treble ensembles and oversees a comprehensive choral training system that serves thousands of singers each year. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded its artistic reach, educational programming, and national influence through initiatives including the ICC Music Educator Institute, the Teacher Summit, and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir Publishing House, which provides repertoire and teaching resources for youth choir programs around the world.

International collaboration is a hallmark of Pedde’s work. ICC ensembles under his direction have performed in major concert venues including Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Lincoln Center, as well as internationally in historic venues such as Canterbury Cathedral, the Vatican, and concert halls throughout Europe. Through these experiences, Pedde seeks to cultivate artistic excellence while helping young singers develop a deeper understanding of music’s role in connecting cultures and communities.

Pedde is a frequent guest conductor and clinician, working with honor choirs, festivals, and professional conferences throughout the United States. He serves on the leadership team of the Vox Anima Children’s Choir Festival, an international gathering dedicated to celebrating excellence in children’s choral music and fostering collaboration among leading youth choirs and conductors from around the world.

In addition to his work in the choral field, Pedde serves as Director of Traditional Worship at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, where he leads music for a multi-campus congregation and consults with churches nationwide on liturgical worship and children’s choir ministry.

Pedde holds degrees in vocal music education and choral conducting from Butler University and the DPM from Concordia University Chicago.

He lives in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife, Laura, and their three children—Annabelle, Grayson, and Savannah.