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Kenley Nakao

Virtual Music Teacher

Education

B.M.E Instrumental Music Education K-12 Licensure, University of Northern Colorado, 2019. M.M Trumpet Performance, University of Redlands, 2021. CSMA Trumpet Faculty Instructor. Trumpet Performer with “Citrus City Brass”.

Favorite Hobbies

Outdoor adventuring, performing publicly on trumpet, instrumental music repair, spending time with family, going to the beach, and traveling.

Favorite Books

The Shining, by Steven King. The Inner Game of Tennis, by Timothy Gallwey. “Arban’s” Complete Conservatory Method, edited by Edwin Franko Goldman and Walter M. Smith (For all you instrumental brass people)

Favorite Subject

Chemistry, P.E., and definitely Music!

Fun Facts

I went on an international tour to Japan in 2008 with a Japanese Taiko performing ensemble named “Maui Taiko”. I was born and raised on the island of Maui, Hawaii. I co-founded two performing brass quintets within the states of Colorado and Southern California. I am still currently attending the University of Redlands completing a secondary masters degree in Wind Band Conducting. I have raised my now pet rooster that literally looks like “Hei Hei” from Disney’s Moana.

When did you start working with Springs Charter Schools?

2021

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