Keith Wymer
Keith maintains an active and diverse career as a performer and educator in both Kansas City and the Pacific Northwest. I addition to his duties with the KC Symphony, he serves as Principal Bass of the Eugene Symphony and performs in the summer with the Britt Music Festival. A passionate educator, he maintains an active private studioand has given guest masterclasses at the University of Kansas and the UMKC Conservatory.
Prior to coming to Kansas City, Keith performed with several orchestras across the Midwest, as well as the New World Symphony in Miami, Florida. He has been a fellowship recipient at the Aspen Music Festival and has appeared with the National Repertory Orchestra and the National Orchestral Institute. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Texas and pursued graduate studies at Indiana University. His primary teachers have been soloist and pedagogue Jeff Bradetich and former LA Philharmonic Principal Bass Bruce Bransby. He has been fortunate to receive additional guidance from Christopher Hanulik, Owen Lee and William Clay.
When not practicing, performing or teaching, Keith enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, golfing and strength training. An avid sports fan, he is the most recent winner of the KCS Fantasy Football League and roots for the Indianapolis Colts, IU Hoosiers and Portland Trailblazers (along with the Royals and Chiefs of course).
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Keith Wymer joins the Kansas City Symphony for the 2021-2022 season. This marks his fifth season with the orchestra, having previously served from 2013-2017.
Keith maintains an active and diverse career as a performer and educator in both Kansas City and the Pacific Northwest. I addition to his duties with the KC Symphony, he serves as Principal Bass of the Eugene Symphony and performs in the summer with the Britt Music Festival. A passionate educator, he maintains an active private studioand has given guest masterclasses at the University of Kansas and the UMKC Conservatory.
Prior to coming to Kansas City, Keith performed with several orchestras across the Midwest, as well as the New World Symphony in Miami, Florida. He has been a fellowship recipient at the Aspen Music Festival and has appeared with the National Repertory Orchestra and the National Orchestral Institute. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Texas and pursued graduate studies at Indiana University. His primary teachers have been soloist and pedagogue Jeff Bradetich and former LA Philharmonic Principal Bass Bruce Bransby. He has been fortunate to receive additional guidance from Christopher Hanulik, Owen Lee and William Clay.
When not practicing, performing or teaching, Keith enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, golfing and strength training. An avid sports fan, he is the most recent winner of the KCS Fantasy Football League and roots for the Indianapolis Colts, IU Hoosiers and Portland Trailblazers (along with the Royals and Chiefs of course).