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Musical experience: Kevin
has been performing since a young age and currently has about 20
years of musical experience. Kevin started his musical journey
at a very young age! His first major role was the French Chef
in Houlton Middle School's show choirs version of The Little
Mermaid. Kevin went on to perform in numerous musicals in high
school, sing all 4 years in chours, all 4 years in high school show
choir, as well as play trumpet in band. It was clear from
early on, that music was a big part of his life. Kevin went on
to The University of Maine where we served as the vocal
percussionist for three aca groups. He also founded the group
Bear Vocals and helped form the group Mixed Nuts, in which her
served as the musical director and manager. Kevin also sang
for 5 years in the University Singers, he served as the assistant
conductor and president of this organization under the direction of
his mentor Denis Cox. After completing his undergraduate
degree in vocal music education and receiving a classical voice
training as a baritone from Karen Pendlleton, Kevin started pursuing
a masters in education with a concentration in performing arts.
During his time in graduate school he played the boss one of the
male lead roles in the University of Maine’s production of Sideshow.
Kevin continues to be very active in the aca scene. He
volunteers a weekend of his time every year to help with many
technical aspects and teach workshops at the SingStrong festival in
Reston, VA produced by Blue Jupiter, under the direction of friends
and mentors Jonathan Minkoff, Rita Gigliotti, Diana Preisler Gasper,
and Marty Gasper. Kevin also serves as the Artist Relations
Manager for Freddie Feldman at VOCOMOTION Studio. Kevin
teaches vocal percussion privately and in his spare time performs
standup comedy. Kevin is excited for the next chapter of his
music journey with 4 THE RECORD!
Ipod list: Blue Jupiter, Rockappella, Ball in the
House, Any Aca compilation album (sing/ BOCA) AIDA, Mouth Off,
Disturbed, Mauf, Benny Benasi,, Rueben Studdard, Metallica, Reel Big
Fish, Basically everything that can be attempted acappella….
Little Known Facts: Kevin once held his breath
underwater for ten minutes. Kevin is a product of a long line
of vocal percussionist from Houlton Maine, everyone thinks there
must be something in the water!
My favorites:
The Singoff, Last Comic Standing, Helping new students and families
become acclimated to college, vocal percussion, and generally just
being happy.
Favorite quote: Shoot for the moon, if you miss you
will be right out there among the stars, and that’s where you want
to be!
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