Saxophone with Katherine P.

Dr. Katherine P. is currently the Museum Educator at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona where she is in charge of developing and teaching educational programs. Katherine earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts (clarinet) and a Master of Arts (ethnomusicology) from Arizona State University. Her master's thesis focused on the Venezuelan music education program (El Sistema), identity formation, and nationalism; her doctoral research was centered on the Peruvian composer, Armando Guevara Ochoa, and his works for wind instruments. Committed to research and performance, Katherine has presented papers, presentations, and performances throughout the United States. Additionally, she has performed in Russia, Japan, Belgium, Italy, Argentina, Peru, and Tanzania. An active performing musician in the Phoenix area, Katherine is an adjunct instructor of clarinet and music humanities at Maricopa Community Colleges, teaches early childhood music and movement courses at local preschools, runs clarinet sectionals for local high schools, and maintains a private woodwind studio. Katherine is the Assistant Director for Clarinets for Conservation, a non-profit organization that provides music and conservation education in Moshi, Tanzania during the summer months to primary and secondary students. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Miami (FL) in clarinet performance with a minor in anthropology and a Masters of Music in clarinet performance at ASU. *** Travel Equipment *** I can provide a music stand, tuner, metronome, etc. The student must provide the instrument and buy their own books. I will supplement these materials, but it is important for the student to purchase their own.