composers
Kenney, Kevin
Kevin Kenney is an active performer, clinician, arranger, and educator in the Atlanta area. He is currently the Assistant Band Director/Percussion Director at Milton High School in Milton, GA and the Front Ensemble Arranger for Atlanta Quest, Q2, and AtlantaCV.
Kevin has earned a Master’s Degree in Percussion Performance from Texas Christian University and his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Jacksonville State University. While at TCU, Kevin was an instructor for the Marching Band, PASIC Indoor Drumline, Percussion Ensembles, and Steel Bands. He has performed at the Percussion Arts Society International Convention multiple times in the Marimba Competition, Showcase Concerts, and the Marching Festival. He has also performed internationally multiple times as a soloist, as a member of the Kenney Percussion Duo, and as a member of the TCU Symphony Orchestra. Kevin has studied privately with Dr. Brian West, Dr. Richard Gipson, Mr. Clint Gillespie, Dr. Tony McCutchen, and Dr. Todd Mueller.
At Milton, Kevin assists with all concert bands, the marching band, and leads the percussion ensembles and the PSW World Finalist Milton Indoor Drumline. Most recently, the Indoor Drumline placed 11th at the 2022 WGI World Championships and the Percussion Ensemble placed 3rd at the 2021 PASIC Small Ensemble Competition. He has been heavily involved with the marching activity as a performer over the years including being a member of The Cavaliers, Spirit of JSU, Memphis Sound, and Music City Mystique, as well as being a front ensemble coordinator at The Cadets. He has also taught and arranged for multiple WGI, BOA, and PASIC indoor groups throughout the country. Kevin is a member of the Percussive Arts Society, GMEA, NBA and a proud endorser of Innovative Percussion, Sabian Cymbals, and Remo Drumheads.