“I had a unique situation in that I grew up at Kinhaven … ”” says Emma Dennis-Knieriem, a student in Junior Session (trumpet/clarinet/bassoon 2010–2013) and in Senior Session (bassoon, 2014–2017). “Actually,” she adds, “I’m 18 and have been at Kinhaven …
We are lucky to have David Buck join Kinhaven again this summer as a guest conductor in the Senior Session. We caught up with David recently to learn more about his career, his love for Kinhaven, and what he listens …
While some students attend Kinhaven with dreams of becoming professional musicians, Blair Goins (tuba ’76–’78) attended simply for the love of music. His three summers at Kinhaven were an important part of his life experience during a difficult time. “Despite …
Tito Muñoz is one of the most gifted and versatile conductors of his generation. Currently in his third year as music director of the Phoenix Symphony, he previously served as music director of the Opéra National de Lorraine and the …
Focused on inspiring and educating young musicians, Simon Lipskar has conducted the New Jersey Youth Symphony Youth Orchestra since 2006. During summers Simon conducts at the Kinhaven Music School, where he was a student himself as a teenager. Simon received …
Carolyn Wahl is one of Kinhaven’s longest serving and most beloved staff, having joined the faculty in 1983. Carolyn, who has been a member of the Florida Orchestra since 1974, received her bachelor’s degree from the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory and …