Kasey Pennington – Piano / Voice

Kasey Pennington is a classically trained vocalist and pianist with performing experience in opera, musical theater, and contemporary repertoire. Kasey studied voice and piano at Northern Illinois University, where they received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with vocal emphasis. For years, Kasey has been singing in theatrical productions throughout northern Illinois and is a member of Stagecoach Players in DeKalb, where they recently performed in Beauty and the Beast at the historic Egyptian Theatre. As a pianist, Kasey has been playing for over 15 years and has participated in various recitals at NIU, most notably performing sets of Scott Joplin and Mozart.

Kasey’s approach to teaching is student-centered, and students will learn the tools to practice and perform music in a way that can be sustainable for them as an individual. All students will be assisted in developing techniques to help achieve their musical goals and will be given the opportunity to decide on repertoire that interests and motivates them to practice and become a better musician.