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Kevin Krumenauer

Composer and bass trombonist Kevin Krumenauer strives to create space for contemplation, wonder, beauty, and transformation amid the chaos and struggle of life. A former Deacon in the Episcopal Church, his music frequently concerns itself with issues of transcendence: sacred and mystical experience, synaesthesia, dance. In combination with his compositional interests—propulsive rhythms, motivic forms, and unexpected uses of traditional tonal harmony—these diverse preoccupations have led to work that invites performers and audiences to feel emotionally connected to the music, themselves and each other.

His works for wind ensemble and orchestra, as well as his sacred works, have been heard throughout the United States, and his chamber and vocal music have been performed both nationally and internationally (Paris, France; Capetown, South Africa). Commissions include Charles River Wind Ensemble, Dartmouth College, Ass3mbly, Five One Experimental Orchestra (51XO), Boston Conservatory of Music, Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, Illinois State University, The University of Alabama at Huntsville, Kent State University, and Case Western Reserve University.

Studies include Composition with Margaret Brouwer and Bass Trombone with Thomas Klaber at the Cleveland Institute of Music (Master of Music, 2003), Theology at the Ashland Theological Seminary (Master of Arts, 2012), and private study and mentorship with David Maslanka (1997-2017). He currently serves on the staff of the Cleveland Institute of Music and is a lecturer at Case Western Reserve University. His music is recorded on Albany Records; print materials are available from J. W. Pepper.

Short form Bio

Composer Kevin Krumenauer strives to create space for contemplation, wonder, connection and transformation. A former Episcopal Deacon, his rhythmic and melodically rich music frequently addresses the transcendent—mystical experience, synaesthesia, dance—inviting performers and audiences into emotional connection with the music and each other.

His wind ensemble, orchestral and sacred works have been heard throughout the United States, and his chamber and vocal music have been performed internationally. He has studied with Margaret Brouwer (Cleveland Institute of Music) and David Maslanka (private study), and he now teaches at CIM and Case Western Reserve University. Print materials are available from J. W. Pepper.

Education

2003 | Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH
Master of Music in Composition
Composition with Dr. Margaret Brouwer and trombone performance with Thomas Klaber

July 2002 | La Schola Cantorom | Paris, France
Composition and Counterpoint Program
Coursework in composition and counterpoint with Michel Merlet, Paris Conservatory

1999  |  Georgia State University  |  Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Music, Magna Cum Laude, Composition
Course work in theory, counterpoint, composition, and trombone performance

Employment

May 2014 – Present
Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH
Gallery One Support Tech

Aug 2014 – Present
Reed Schools of Music | Hudson, OH
Brass Faculty

Feb. 2008 – Present
Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH
Distance Learning Presenter
Utilize video conference technology to present music curriculum to K – 12 classes
Classes taught include:

  • Math and Music
  • Lives of Great Composers: Beethoven, Verdi, Mozart, etc.
  • Impressionism
  • Mozart Math
  • Science of Sound
  • Flamenco

Jan. 2009 – Jan. 2017
Case Western Reserve Univ. | Cleveland, OH
Part-time Lecturer

  • Spring 2009 taught DANC 505 Music Resources for Contemporary Dance

Aug. 2009 – Dec. 2014
Christ Church Westshore | Bay Village, OH
Minister of Worship Arts

August 2007-Feb. 2009
E-Prep Academy | Cleveland, OH
Instructor of Piano and Composition

  • Developed curriculum in piano and music composition for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
  • Created music and art program for Kindergarten classes

August 2005- June 2007
Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH
Adjunct Faculty Member
Position Responsibilities :

  • Technical Instruction in Audio Broadcasting
  • Instruction in Broadcast Media Technique
  • Directed students in installation, maintenance and operation of the student radio station

June 2001 – August 2005
WCLV 104.9 FM | Cleveland, OH
Audio Board Technician
Position Responsibilities :

  • Monitor broadcast program audio levels
  • Execute audio production responsibilities
  • Coordinate scheduling other audio board technicians
Commissions

December  2020
Scott Christian  

September 2020
University of Northern Colorado Symphonic Winds 

December 2019
Charles River Wind Ensemble 

May 2017
Ass3mbly Chamber Trio 

October 2017
Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble 

January 2016
Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony

November 2015
Contemporary Youth Orchestra collab. w/ DJ Doc Harrill

September 2015
Cleveland Youth Wind Ensemble

March 2015
La Ventus Saxophone Quartet

January 2014
Kent State University Orchestra

March 2011
Members of the Charlotte Symphony

June 2009
La Crosse Central High School

November 2006
Illinois State University

July 2006
Members of the Charlotte Symphony

October 2005
Participated in Connect, a multimedia performance at the Cleveland Public Theatre

October 2004
Case Western Reserve University

September 2002
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra

Composer Residencies

December 2016 | Tiffin, OH
Heidelberg University Youth Wind Ensemble

November 2016 | Wheaton, IL
Wheaton North HIgh School

May 2016 | Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony

Spring 2011 | Huntsville, Alabama
University of Alabama-Huntsville

March 2010 | La Crosse, Wisconsin
Central High School

April 2009 | Normal, Illinois
Illinois State University

November 2007 | Huntsville, Alabama
University of Alabama-Huntsville

November 2007 | Normal, Illinois
Illinois State University

Organizations & Honors

2005- 2015Present
Cleveland Institute of Music Alumni Board

2004 – Present
Member of ASCAP

1999 – Present
Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honors Fraternity

2002
Invitation to Study at La Schola Cantorum, Paris