NCMLE 2025 Middle School Matters Conference

Dr. Kenneth Piascik began his journey under the tutelage of Ray Des Roches & completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Dedicated to new music, he has performed & toured with groups such as the San Francisco Contemporary Players, New Jersey Percussion Ensemble, & many others. Dr. Piascik has also been featured on television, NPR, and has recorded on many labels.

Dr. Piascik is also extremely committed to education. He has taught at several leading universities, public school, & is very proud of his private studio, AmusiK Studio (est. 1991), in which many of his students are actively involved in music. Dr. Piascik is honored to be an active part of educating our future musicians & leaders through clinics & workshops around the nation. He was a quarter-finalist for a Grammy, WDHA Teacher Who Rocks, & SBO NJ Band Director of 2019 to name just a few honors.

Besides spending time with his family, camping, and playing his drums, Dr. Piascik is currently on the faculty at Black River Middle School in Chester and is honored to be an active leader in witnessing miracles everyday. Dr. Piascik is proud to be endorsed by Marimba One, Vic Firth, and Sabian Cymbals.