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Kenny Ford
Bassoon
KENNY FORD ('24) 22, born in Dearborn, Michigan, completed her bachelor's degree at Eastman School of Music, studying with George Sakakeeny. She was the 2024 Frances Walton Chamber Music Competition Silver Medalist, and Principal Bassoon with Eastman Philharmonia in Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. She is a member of Mousai Quintet (2021-present).