Based in East Lansing, Michigan, Keith is currently a graduate student at Michigan State University pursuing his DMA in horn performance. He received his Bachelor of Music from California State University, Long Beach, and his Masters at CSU Northridge. Keith is a founding member of the Yosemite Brass and Woodwind Quintet. Each chamber group works extensively with local schools in Fresno, California, promoting music education through performances and masterclasses. His freelance career has seen him record for Deadmau5 on his album Where’s the Drop? And has been a part of the horn section that recorded for Alan Parsons’ album The Secret. Keith has also performed with Streetlight Manifesto in their Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution Orchestra. He was also one of the horn players for Shahkar Bineshpajooh’s orchestra during his tour stop in Los Angeles, California. Keith has appeared playing horn in several different commercials, including spots for Apple and Microsoft. He has also appeared on the T.V. show Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, playing the trombone. In the orchestral world, Keith has had the opportunity to perform with the Fresno Philharmonic, California Philharmonic, and Fresno Grand Opera. Since moving to Michigan, He has performed with the Lansing Symphony and the International Symphony Orchestra. He has held positions in the Sequoia Symphony Orchestra and the Kings Symphony and played the 2023-2024 season with the Traverse Symphony as the fourth horn. Aside from performing, Keith also enjoys teaching and maintains a private horn studio. During his downtime, he is an active bowler, and during the winter season, he can be found snowboarding. Keith’s horn instructors include Jennie Blomster, Jenny Kim, Dylan Hart, Dr. Annie Bosler, and Corbin Wagner of the Detriot Symphony (retired).

 

 

“His playing is smooth and sophisticated, technically solid, and he has a natural musical sense.​“

- Jennie Blomster, Lecturer in Horn,

Sacramento State University

 

 

 

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