Music Director/Conductor

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Kevin Kozacek

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Is the founding director of North Valley Symphony Orchestra in Phoenix, a position he retains along with the Sinfonietta directorship. He is also the former founding director of ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra.

He has guest conducted orchestras in Russia and Ukraine, and has been a conducting fellow in several workshops around the U.S. Mr. Kozacek earned music degrees from the University of Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona University.

At NAU, he received his masters degree in orchestral conducting with honors, studying with Dr. Daniel O'Bryant. He has also studied conducting with Lawrence Golan, Zvonimir Hacko, Nicholas Ross, Donald Thulean, Apo Hsu, Harold Farberman and Raymond Harvey. 

Mr. Kozacek becomes the Sinfonietta's fourth music director, succeeding Russell Fox. Previous music directors were David Cripps and Sean Paul Mills. "It is a privilege to conduct the orchestra and I look forward to leading the Sinfonietta as we continue to move the organization forward," said Mr. Kozacek. ​“I am enjoying directing this orchestra, unique for an area as small as Sedona and the Verde Valley. The community enthusiasm, dedication of the board of trustees and everyone's support is remarkable. Together we are working to achieve even higher musical heights.”