JOHN KILKENNY
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12/11/2024

 

In March of 2024, I began my tenure as Executive Director of the New York Youth Symphony. My time in the south, both as ED of Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, as well as The Sewanee Music Center, have come to an end. I learned a lot in both places, and will always love Sewanee. I still have a home on the mountain, and dear friends I made during my time with the festival - 2011-2017 as faculty, 2018-2024 as faculty and festival director. Sewanee will always hold a special place in my heart, and I look forward to visiting when I can!! 

I missed the East Coast, and wanted to be back closer to family and friends. 
New York was home once, and has always felt like home to me each time I visited. The job here was a perfect match - it just all made sense. I'm happy to be back in NYC and look forward to re-learning New York, and taking full advantage of every single opportunity. 
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    John Kilkenny

    Welcome! I am a percussionist, conductor and artistic leader who drinks a lot of coffee. I lead the New York Youth Symphony, perform, and teach when I can. 

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