Background
Kella, John J. was born on October 14, 1948 in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
Kella, John J. was born on October 14, 1948 in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
Bachelor of Music, The Juilliard School, 1974; Master of Music, The Juilliard School, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1984; certified biomechanics of human movement, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989.
Violist, American Ballet Theater Orchestra, New York City, since 1976; principal violist, Bolshoi Ballet, New York City, 1978; principal violist, Berlin Opera-Ballet, New York City, 1979; principal violist, National Ballet Canada, New York City, 1979; violist, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York City, since 1980; assistant professor music, New York University, since 1981; program coordinator music rehabilitation program, Kathryn and Gilbert Miller Health Care Institute for Performing Artists, New York City, since 1986; president, Performing Arts Health Information Svc., Inc., New York City, since 1991; editor-in-chief, Performing Arts Health News, New York, since 1991. Board directors Performing Arts Association for Better Health, Center for Safety inthe Arts. Co-director First International Conference on Mind, Body and the Performing Arts, New York City, 1985.
Member American Viola Society, Chamber Music American, Music Educators National Conference, Associated Musicians of Greater New York (board advisors since 1986), New York Academy Sciences, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Son of John Jay and Polly Jane (Curtis) K. Married Cecilia Caceres, June 31, 1991.
