Dear friends,
I have an exciting news to share with you!
I am so happy to announce that I have been appointed as the Director of Orchestral Studies at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX (just north of Houston.) My husband and I grew up in Houston, so we are excited to return home and be close to family. But don't worry! While we are relocating, I will be back to Chattanooga frequently to continue serving as the Music Director of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera.
I completed my Doctorate degree over 15 years ago, and I always knew that I wanted to share my professional conducting experience in a higher education setting. I can not be more thrilled to launch this part of my career in the region that helped me develop as a musician. (In fact, 2 of my band directors are alumni of Sam Houston!)
I would like to thank my mentors, teachers, friends, colleagues, and family for helping me achieve this milestone. Of course the biggest "thanks" goes to my husband Andrew who has been so supportive of my career, ambition, and a little (?) bit of madness.
I hope you and yours are well, and I look forward to sharing wonderful music with you in the upcoming season!
Best,
Kayoko
