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Kyle J. Aho is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Music at Missouri State University, Springfield campus, where he teaches jazz piano and jazz symposium courses. He is affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters and contributes to the university's vibrant music performance and education programs.
Education:
- Master of Music in Music Theory, Missouri State University (2010)
- Master of Music in Jazz Piano Performance, New England Conservatory
- Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance (magna cum laude), Idaho State University
His research and professional interests center on jazz performance, music theory, and jazz pedagogy. Aho has extensive experience as a performer and educator, contributing to national jazz education standards through his prior role at Milton Academy. His performance career includes appearances at Jordan Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Blue Note, and The Jazz Standard.
Kyle Aho is recognized for his contributions to music, including membership in Pi Kappa Lambda, a national music honor society. He has recorded with labels such as CadenceJazz, Watercourse, NohJoh, and Papaya.
He has mentored students who have gone on to study at prestigious institutions like Oberlin Conservatory, Yale School of Music, and New England Conservatory. Though no formal grants are listed, his educational outreach and performance work reflect a strong commitment to music education and jazz arts development.
Aho is actively involved in performance opportunities at Missouri State, including concerts at Ellis Hall and Juanita K. Hammons Hall, and has a history of national and regional performances that enrich the academic environment.
