about Mr. Kivett

 
 



Nothing speaks to our humanity more deeply, fully, or completely than music. The very best music is that which reaches our humanity most fully. That which makes us human is not determined by era, fashion, or popularity, so the very best music remains great regardless of when it was composed. This is why we still consider Bach a genius, while Buxtehüde, Glock, and dozens of other composers writing music at the same time have been largely forgotten.


My goal as a music educator is to not only to develop skills that will enable musical performance at a high level, but to elevate my students’ awareness of their humanity, as well as of the greatest music ever composed, to effect greater affection, compassion, and love for their fellow man.

some thoughts on music...

some favorite music...

Igor Stravinsky

  1. •Le Sacre du Printemps

  2. •Symphony of Psalms


Duke Ellington

  1. •...His Mother Called Him Bill

  2. •Such Sweet Thunder


Take 6

  1. •Take 6 (eponymous debut)


Harry Connick, Jr.

  1. •Oh, My Nola

  2. •She



 

some info about our

music teacher...

Family

Wife - Wendy

Kids - Alex, Sarah, Adam


pets

Aspen (German Shepherd), Padmé (Chiweenie), Susan, Waldo (cats)


Music training

  1. B.Music, 1996 University of Oregon

Teaching Certificate 1998, U of Oregon