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Published on: 3/12/2007
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Jenny Graham Zimmerman, Academy Director and bassoon
Jenny Graham Zimmerman, Academy Director, holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Drake University, with a double major in bassoon and piano.At Drake, she studied bassoon with Jay Light and piano with Chiu-Ling Lin.She served as principal bassoonist in Drake's orchestra and bands, and Drum Major of the Marching Band.She held leadership positions in Sigma Alpha Iota, a professional women's music fraternity.Throughout high school and college she accompanied instrumentalists and singers in rehearsal, performance, and competition.Jenny gained a unique perspective on teaching by learning to play all band instruments for her degree, and through her string background in violin study and orchestra experience.She taught group piano classes and was the Assistant Director of Keyboard West Studios for five years before coming to the Academy.Jenny believes that music is an essential part of our culture, and enhances our lives in countless ways.