Kevin Keena
Professional Music Educator
About Me
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Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.
-Plato
A Little About Me
I started teaching in 1997 and joined the Heritage Fine Arts faculty as Director of Bands in 2002. In 2013, I joined the Technology Department, and between 2016 & 2023 have served the Heritage community as an Intervention Specialist. Over my career, I've taught band, orchestra, jazz, guitar, piano, music theory, music appreciation, video production 1 & 2, credit recovery, and academic workshop. 2024-25 is going to be awesome as I head into year 2 as the director of the vocal music program, teaching several choirs, AP music theory, and piano. My advisory class takes on its sophomore year and I get to spend another
I play drums in a Denver-based rock band and have been with them since 2006. It is the longest single job I've ever had! After teaching, connecting other humans through music is just about the most important thing a person can do...
Running remains a way for me to connect with the outdoors, and I enjoy talking about what running has done in my life. I served for 5 years as a race ambassador for the Colfax Marathon, promoting training events and helping with the logistical side of the marathon relay. I have run marathons in four states and will attempt a Boston Marathon qualifying time next year. If you live in the area, keep an eye out for me and my training buddy, Luna, on the Highline Canal.
But first, let's grab a coffee...
Education
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Masters Degree: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Northern Colorado (2002)
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Bachelors Degree: K-12 Music Education, University of Northern Colorado (1997)
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Bachelors Degree: Percussion Performance, University of Northern Colorado (1997)
Professional Affiliations
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Colorado Music Educators Association
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Colorado Bandmasters Association
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Colorado Association of School Executives