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Janet Kuester
Janet Kuester
Founder | SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Orland Park, Illinois, United States
Janet Kuester
Summary
Janet Kuester is an accomplished music educator and musician based in Orland Park, Illinois. With a career spanning over five decades, she has made significant contributions to music education as the Founder and Director of The Music Connection, where she has nurtured over 400 students in various instruments. Janet's extensive orchestral experience includes performances with prestigious groups such as the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her teaching, she has held leadership roles, including Board President of the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra, where she developed innovative programs to enhance youth engagement in music. Her background as a Registered Nurse adds a unique dimension to her approach to teaching, emphasizing discipline and care in her mentorship. Janet is also an author, with her publication 'Try It and See' reflecting her commitment to music education. She is actively involved in professional associations, advocating for music education and community engagement.
Janet Kuester
Work Experience
Founder at
The University California Berkeley
September 2004 - Present
Violin and Piano Instructor at
THE MUSIC CONNECTION
September 2004 - Present
Musician at
SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
January 1982 - Present
President at
Southwest Area Music Teachers Association
August 2020 - May 2024
Board President at
SUBURBAN YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
August 2020 - May 2024
Section violin at
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
September 1982 - February 2012
RN at
Olympia Fields Osteopathic St James Iliana Surgery Center
June 1977 - September 2005
Janet Kuester
Education
January 1975 - January 1977
DePaul University, Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)
Frequently Asked Questions about Janet Kuester
What company does Janet Kuester work for?
Janet Kuester is a Founder at SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, a company specializing in Entertainers & entertainment groups.
Where Janet Kuester graduated from?
Janet Kuester holds a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Prairie State College.
Who is Janet Kuester?
Janet Kuester is an accomplished music educator and musician based in Orland Park, Illinois. With a career spanning over five decades, she has made significant contributions to music education as the Founder and Director of The Music Connection, where she has nurtured over 400 students in various instruments. Janet's extensive orchestral experience includes performances with prestigious groups such as the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her teaching, she has held leadership roles, including Board President of the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra, where she developed innovative programs to enhance youth engagement in music. Her background as a Registered Nurse adds a unique dimension to her approach to teaching, emphasizing discipline and care in her mentorship. Janet is also an author, with her publication 'Try It and See' reflecting her commitment to music education. She is actively involved in professional associations, advocating for music education and community engagement.
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Colleagues
Violin/Viola Professor & Music Director of Varsity Strings