Katherine (Kathy) Palmer holds degrees in piano performance from the University of Tennessee and from Indiana University, where she was a student of Menahem Pressler. She first came to North Carolina as Artist-in-Residence at Brevard College, a position she held from 1982-84, and later held positions there as both performer and teacher. An artist/faculty member at the Brevard Music Center from 1993-2000, she has performed with such notable artists as Joseph Robinson, principle oboist of the New York Philharmonic and Charles Vernon, bass trombonist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Having a particular interest in contemporary music, she has collaborated on multiple occasions with Juilliard professors, Eric Ewazen and Samuel Adler, as well as with her husband, Dr. Robert Palmer. While still active as a performer, Kathy has been retired from teaching since May, 2018.

 

Kathy joined Lake Toxaway United Methodist Church as our pianist in October 2024.  We are blessed to have her share her talents with us on Sundays.  She is currently sharing the musician role with an organist.

 

 

 

 

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