Kevin Dorsey is an award winning educator in Central New York. During his career he has taught PreK-6 Classroom Music, Chorus, Guitar Ensemble and Ukulele Ensemble. He has presented at the NYSSMA Winter Conference, CMEA in Connecticut, All-Eastern, and the Inspiration Showcase at the NAfME National Conference. Kevin builds his own instruments to help his students build their music literacy skills. Most notable is the Dorseymer, a one string instrument that is a cross between a dulcimer, a diddley bow, and a psalmodikan. In April 2020, Mr. Dorsey’s Music World, review video lessons for his students, appeared on “TV Classroom” on WCNY. Other stations picked it up, including Mississippi Public Broadcasting. During the 2020-2021 school year, he was the demonstration teacher for Music Grades 3-5, which were also shown on WCNY. In 2023 he was inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Awards Hall of Fame as an educator, the first elementary music specialist to do so.

   Kevin has released seven CDs as a leader, with “Gateway” and “A Collective Christmas” winning Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYs) for Best Jazz Recording. He was a voting member of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for 20 years. For more information on his musical life, please go to Kevin Dorsey Music.