About Kiah
Kiah Abendroth is a third generation female trumpet player. She holds her Master’s Degree in Music from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, specializing in classical trumpet performance. Her instructors include renowned trumpeters Judith Saxton, David Washburn, and Dean Boysen (as well as her father, Roy Abendroth, and the inspiration of her mother and grandmother, Lori and Beverley). Although Kiah’s training is classical, she also enjoys playing free improvisation, jazz, world, reggae, sacred music, and more!
Kiah has performed with some incredible artists (Ozomatli, Elijah Ray, Fantuzzi, Amber Lily & Tubby Love) in addition to various chamber orchestras, pit orchestras and jazz ensembles in New York City and around the USA. During her time in NYC, Kiah was honored to be the producer and soloist for an original production at the Lincoln Center Institute, “Introspection,” which featured classical works, original poetry, and an original philosophical ballet.
Kiah is also a passionate educator, working with PreK - adult students. Kiah completed the Kenan Fellowship with Lincoln Center Education, a prestigious six-month long fellowship in arts education and imaginative learning.
To Kiah, music is uplifting and healing. It is her hope to create community through music, to bring us together, within ourselves and within our world.
Kiah is currently living on Kaua’i, where she is exploring creativity, innovation through instrumental music and song, and cultivating inspiration and wellness in community.
Kiah is an ordained Interfaith Minister through One Spirit Interfaith Ministry, NYC.
If you'd like to contact Kiah about lessons or performances, please use the form below.
Thanks for visiting!
Kiah has performed with some incredible artists (Ozomatli, Elijah Ray, Fantuzzi, Amber Lily & Tubby Love) in addition to various chamber orchestras, pit orchestras and jazz ensembles in New York City and around the USA. During her time in NYC, Kiah was honored to be the producer and soloist for an original production at the Lincoln Center Institute, “Introspection,” which featured classical works, original poetry, and an original philosophical ballet.
Kiah is also a passionate educator, working with PreK - adult students. Kiah completed the Kenan Fellowship with Lincoln Center Education, a prestigious six-month long fellowship in arts education and imaginative learning.
To Kiah, music is uplifting and healing. It is her hope to create community through music, to bring us together, within ourselves and within our world.
Kiah is currently living on Kaua’i, where she is exploring creativity, innovation through instrumental music and song, and cultivating inspiration and wellness in community.
Kiah is an ordained Interfaith Minister through One Spirit Interfaith Ministry, NYC.
If you'd like to contact Kiah about lessons or performances, please use the form below.
Thanks for visiting!