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JEREMY KUNKEL (he/him)

Director, Pan Outreach Program

Contact: jkunkel@panoutreach.org

Jeremy has over 30 years of percussion experience. He founded Chops' steel-drum programs, including Pan Outreach, Pan-handlers Steel Drum Band, Tin Cups Parade Band, Pan Camp, and Day of Pan.

 

In his role as Pan Outreach Director, he manages and serves as primary artist-in-residence for Chops' scholastic steel-pan residencies at local schools. He also directs and coordinates our free summer Pan Camp and Day of Pan concerts.

 

Jeremy developed a passion for steel pan while completing the Bachelor of Music Education Degree program at The University of Memphis on full scholarship, and is thrilled to be leading a program that combines music education and pan. He has a long history of involvement with many renowned performance ensembles including The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Tony and Emmy award-winning Broadway production, Blast!. As an active educator, arranger, and clinician, Jeremy has numerous championships and professional accolades to his credit. He is most proud of the many students he’s taught that have gone on to pursue successful music careers of their own.

 

Jeremy is a native of Minnesota and currently resides in Northfield with his wife and two children.

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