I come from a background that blends rock and jazz, and I believe that all sound can be music and all music is a manifestation of the sounds around us. This broad perspective has grown through travel with my wife and children, enriching my understanding of the many voices that inform our daily lives. In recent years, my art has focused on using the communicative power of music to illuminate social justice issues, with work designed to inspire inclusion and empathy for those around us. Through collaborations and community engagement, I aim to create works that speak to diverse audiences and foster dialogue about important social themes, while continuing to explore the sonic possibilities of instruments and ensembles across genres.

John M. Kennedy

I come from a background that blends rock and jazz, and I believe that all sound can be music and all music is a manifestation of the sounds around us. This broad perspective has grown through travel with my wife and children, enriching my understanding of the many voices that inform our daily lives. In recent years, my art has focused on using the communicative power of music to illuminate social justice issues, with work designed to inspire inclusion and empathy for those around us. Through collaborations and community engagement, I aim to create works that speak to diverse audiences and foster dialogue about important social themes, while continuing to explore the sonic possibilities of instruments and ensembles across genres.

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I come from a background that blends rock and jazz, and I believe that all sound can be music and all music is a manifestation of the sounds around us. This broad perspective has grown through travel with my wife and children, enriching my understanding of the many voices that inform our daily lives. In recent years, my art has focused on using the communicative power of music to illuminate social justice issues, with work designed to inspire inclusion and empathy for those around us.

Through collaborations and community engagement, I aim to create works that speak to diverse audiences and foster dialogue about important social themes, while continuing to explore the sonic possibilities of instruments and ensembles across genres.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer-Sound Artist at Self employed
August 30, 1985 - Present

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
September 1, 1988 - December 15, 2002
Master of Music at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
September 1, 1985 - April 30, 1988
Bachelor of Music Applied Double Bass at Baldwin-Wallace University, Berea, Ohio
September 1, 1980 - June 1, 1984
Studies in Jazz Bass and Arranging at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980

Qualifications

ASCAP Standard Panel Awards
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Annual Awards since 1991

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other