Ken was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during football season. Never much of a Brett Favre fan, he moved around the midwest until settling in Texas as a Cowboy fan. Not that he had much choice in the decision. He played in the band at Christ the King, Jesuit, and UNT. He also directs a choir/band at his church in Plano. Ken never really left Music Learning from the time he was here as a student.
What you should know
Full Name:
Kenneth Utz
Favorite instrument:
Trumpet
other instruments I play:
Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Bass Guitar, and some piano.
Years experience in music:
17
Average weekly practice:
9 hours
Mac or PC?
MAC all the way
College(s):
University of North Texas
ensembles i have played with:
UNT Five O’Clock - Nine O’Clock Lab Bands, Dallas Jazz Orchestra, Dallas Diocese World Youth Day Band, Bob Hurd, Mike Vax.
Favorite part of the band year:
When the beginners play their first school Christmas & Holiday concert. They always steal the show.
favorite part of band camp:
Monday afternoon, when everyone starts settling into a rhythm.
Favorite band trip ever:
My first trip to Galveston & Houston when I was in 7th grade. We got to play at a high school in Houston and Six Flags. Some of my friends got stuck on a ride that broke for 2 hours.
Cheese or no cheese?
More Cheese
Hobbies:
Poker, Wii Tennis
Pets:
1 Dog
1 Malaccan Cockatoo (bird that thinks it is a 2 year old)
favorite artists:
Jazz - Clifford Brown
Pop - Tower of Power
Favorite album:
Monster on a Leash, Tower of Power
Interesting fact:
I have been to 47 out of 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska.
Cowboys or giants?
Cowboys, Romo & Witten will make it happen.
Stars or redwings?
Stars, no doubt.
Mavs or spurs?
Gotta go with Mavs, but I won’t jump on the bandwagon until they hit the playoffs.
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