2010 Instructional Staff

Kevin Kimes

Jeremy Kunkel

The director of Chopstix percussion is Jeremy Kunkel. Mr. Kunkel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Memphis in 2000. He has been performing for over 20 years in everything from rock bands to TV commercials to Broadway shows. His marching experience started with marching band in Waseca, MN and was a member of Chopstix percussion its first 2 years of existence. Jeremy has also been a member of the Mankato State marching band, University of Memphis marching band with 2 years as drum major, and 4 years with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. Jeremy was the DCM and DCI individual and ensemble tenor champion in 1994.

Jeremy instructed the Americanos Drum and Bugle Corps and was assistant director, performed with the Broadway show blast! and toured nationally 2001–2002, instructed the Madison Scouts in 2002–2003, and was director of Chops, Inc. Drum and Bugle Corps from 2003–2005.

Mr. Kunkel currently arranges/consults/teaches for numerous music and percussion programs throughout the United States, and is an accomplished clinician and performer.