Mr. Findley's Bio
June 11, 2005
KEVIN
FINDLEY
Kevin Findley's musical instruction began at the piano as a first
grader in Johnson, Kansas, under J.C. Chapman. After a move to
Wichita, Kevin began playing percussion in the fifth grade. As a
young percussionist he performed in many honor groups, including
the Wichita Repertory Orchestra and Youth Symphonies under the
direction of Drs. Bill Mathis and Jay Decker. Following graduation
from Wichita Heights High School in 1983, he attended Wichita State
University where he continued percussion studies with Dr. J.C.
Combs.
While at WSU, Kevin performed with a variety of groups. His
Bachelor of Music Education Degree was completed in the spring of
1988. He was hired in the fall of 1988 by the Wichita Public
Schools and spent the next twelve years teaching band and orchestra
at the middle and high school levels. Currently, he serves as
an instrumental music teacher in the Andover Public Schools.
While attending WSU and in subsequent years, the Wichita Symphony
Orchestra frequently hired Kevin as an extra percussionist. In the
fall of 1995 he became a member of the orchestra. Kevin also
performs with Music Theater of Wichita and with various other
groups as time allows. He is a member of the American Federation of
Musicians, Local 297, and has served the orchestra as its ROPA
Representative and as a member of the Orchestra Committee.
