Kenneth Amis (born 1970) is a Bermudian tuba player and composer
He was born and raised in Bermuda. He began studying at Boston University at age 16. After that, he earned a master's degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. Amis held the International Brass Chair at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He teaches at Lynn University.[http://www.zimbio.com/member/WZick/articles/qyx_GK6Kntz/Kenneth+Amis+African+American+Composer+Tuba ]
Amis was the Project Director and editor of the book: The Brass Player's Cookbook: Creative Recipes for a Successful Performance.Kenneth Amis (2025). 157463075X, Meredith Music Publications. 157463075X
Performances
At many Empire Brass concerts, Amis performs the piano solo from the third movement of
Mozart's Sonata in A on his tuba.
In addition to his work with the Empire Brass, Amis has performed on tuba for:
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English Chamber Orchestra
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Tanglewood Festival Orchestra
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New World Symphony Orchestra
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Palm Beach Opera Orchestra
Compositions and commissions
His first published work was
A Suite for Bass Tuba, composed when he was fifteen years old. He has been commissioned to write music for many groups including:
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Belmont High School Band
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The Massachusetts Instrumental Conductors Association
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New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble
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University of Scranton
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College Band Directors National Association
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Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston
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Boston Classical Orchestra
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MIT Wind Ensemble
List of Compositions
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Preludes for French Horn, No. 1-5 by Kenneth Amis
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Preludes for Trombone, No. 1-5 by Kenneth Amis
Teaching
Amis is on the faculty at the Longy School of Music,
the Boston Conservatory, Boston University, New England Conservatory,
and
Lynn University
Awards
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Outstanding Alumni Award, New England Conservatory of Music, 2003
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