Kristen Shiner McGuire

Background

McGuire, Kristen Shiner was born on January 5, 1958 in New York City. Daughter of Raymond Leon and Dorothy Shiner.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine in Percussion Performance, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1980; MM in Performance and Literature, Eastman School Music, 1983; marimba student, Toho School Music, Tokyo, 1980-1981.

Career

Freelance percussionist, singer, soloist, Rochester, New York, since 1981; assistant conductor, instructor percussion, Eastman School Music, Rochester, 1981-1983; assistant jazz ensemble director, instructor percussion, Nazareth College Rochester, since 1984.

Achievements

• Kristen Shiner McGuire has been listed as a notable Musician, music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Percussive Arts Society (clinician since 1989, president New York State chapter since 1991, member education committee since 1991, board directors since 1995, outstanding chapter president award 1993), New York State Music Association (clinician since 1989).

Interests

• Avocations: camping, roller blading, aerobics, dance, cooking.

Connections

Married David Robert McGuire, June 23,1990.

Father:

Raymond Leon

Mother:

Dorothy Shiner

Spouse:

David Robert McGuire