Kim Walker is an American

bassoon The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family, which plays in the tenor and bass ranges. It is composed of six pieces, and is usually made of wood. It is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuo ...

ist.

Career

After 10 years at

Indiana University Indiana University (IU) is a system of public universities in the U.S. state of Indiana. Campuses Indiana University has two core campuses, five regional campuses, and two regional centers under the administration of IUPUI. *Indiana Universit ...

, Walker became Dean of Music at

Sydney Conservatorium of Music The Sydney Conservatorium of Music (formerly the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music and known by the moniker "The Con") is a heritage-listed music school in Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the old ...

in 2004. Walker's career as a bassoonist is well documented with a catalogue of well over 23 solo recordings available. She continues to perform worldwide. On May 24, 2018 Walker was named the new director of the

Texas Tech University School of Music Texas Tech University School of Music is the music school at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Previously a department of the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Music has been within the Talkington College of Visual & Performing Ar ...

and assumed the role on July 1, replacing interim director Keith Dye. She resigned the role on July 8, 2020 and was replaced by Robin Germany.

References

External links

Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Walker, Kim American classical bassoonists Interlochen Center for the Arts alumni Curtis Institute of Music alumni Indiana University faculty Academic staff of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Year of birth missing (living people) Living people