Hi, I’m Deion J. Kieley—a visionary composer, educator, and sonic architect with 15+ years of experience guiding music direction, technical production, and pedagogical innovation. I’m known for genre-defying compositions, progressive rubrics, and leadership of transformative ensembles. As an educator and performer, I build cohesive programs that foster creativity, improvisation, and performance excellence. I mentor students, design curriculum, and collaborate across disciplines to create compelling musical experiences.…

Deion J. Kieley

Hi, I’m Deion J. Kieley—a visionary composer, educator, and sonic architect with 15+ years of experience guiding music direction, technical production, and pedagogical innovation. I’m known for genre-defying compositions, progressive rubrics, and leadership of transformative ensembles. As an educator and performer, I build cohesive programs that foster creativity, improvisation, and performance excellence. I mentor students, design curriculum, and collaborate across disciplines to create compelling musical experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Deion J. Kieley—a visionary composer, educator, and sonic architect with 15+ years of experience guiding music direction, technical production, and pedagogical innovation. I’m known for genre-defying compositions, progressive rubrics, and leadership of transformative ensembles.

As an educator and performer, I build cohesive programs that foster creativity, improvisation, and performance excellence. I mentor students, design curriculum, and collaborate across disciplines to create compelling musical experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Executive Music Director at Foley High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Directed the full music program, transforming it into a nationally recognized ensemble; designed marching band shows with advanced choreography and theory integration; mentored students in composition, improvisation, and performance.
Music Instructor at School of Rock
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teach group and individual lessons across ages 7–65; developed progressive curriculum in theory, ear training, and composition; foster ensemble cohesion and performance etiquette; mentored students in composition, improvisation, and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Composition at Saint Cloud State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Associate in Percussion Performance at North Hennepin Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Olympus Mons: IV. Drone Study In Poetry (KMO 125)

    “Olympus Mons: IV. Drone Study in Poetry (KMO 125)” is a daring musique concrète exploration that transforms raw sound into a sculpted landscape of emotion and intellect. Built on the foundation of advanced splicing techniques, the piece layers fragments of sonic material into a seamless tapestry—each cut, splice, and juxtaposition serving as both a technical feat and a poetic gesture.

    At once meditative and monumental, the work channels the vastness of its namesake volcano into a drone‑based architecture that feels timeless yet immediate. The listener is drawn into a shifting terrain where silence and resonance collide, where the mechanical precision of tape manipulation blossoms into organic, human expression.

    This composition is not merely an experiment in sound—it is a statement of artistry. By blending avant‑garde technique with lyrical intent, Drone Study in Poetry positions itself at the intersection of tradition and innovation, echoing the legacy of pioneers like Pierre Schaeffer while carving out a distinctly modern voice.