CONDUCTOR
Dr. Steven Kandow is an active performer, lecture, and clinician in the Lansing area in addition to his full-time position as a software developer at Auto-Owners Insurance.
Prior to moving to Lansing, Dr. Kandow served as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN, where he was responsible for the formation and development of the USF Marching Pride and the USF Concert Band.
As a conductor, Dr. Kandow served as the music director of the Five Lakes Silver Band from 2016-2019 and has guest conducted the Michigan State University Wind Symphony & Symphony Band as well as the Saginaw Eddy Concert Band.
Dr. Kandow holds degrees from Michigan State University and Central Michigan University and has
studied under Kevin Sedatole, Ava Ordman, and Robert Lindahl. His primary areas of research deal with performance technique of quarter-tonal literature and the effective usage of leitmotif in video game soundtracks.
Prior to moving to Lansing, Dr. Kandow served as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN, where he was responsible for the formation and development of the USF Marching Pride and the USF Concert Band.
As a conductor, Dr. Kandow served as the music director of the Five Lakes Silver Band from 2016-2019 and has guest conducted the Michigan State University Wind Symphony & Symphony Band as well as the Saginaw Eddy Concert Band.
Dr. Kandow holds degrees from Michigan State University and Central Michigan University and has
studied under Kevin Sedatole, Ava Ordman, and Robert Lindahl. His primary areas of research deal with performance technique of quarter-tonal literature and the effective usage of leitmotif in video game soundtracks.