Dr. Kristen Acesta, ND, ERYT500 – Music Curriculum Vitae
Clarinetist, Saxophonist, Music Advocate



​Performance & Ensemble Experience

Central Washington University, 2025-Present

• Bachelor of Music in Performance (Clarinet)
  Clarinet Studio, Central Washington University
  (In Progress)​

​Formation Wind Band, 2024–Present

• Formation Wind Band: Bass clarinet (Cycles 6 & 7)
• Formation Symphonic Band: Baritone saxophone (Cycle 7)

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Okanogan Family Barter Faire, 2023–Present

• Community Marching Band Coordinator, Youthtopia Parade

Okanogan Valley Orchestra & Chorus, 2022–Present

• Okanogan Valley Orchestra & Chorus (OVOC): Clarinet (Orchestra)
• Okanogan Valley Big Band: Baritone saxophone
• The OK Band: Founder and performer – youth outreach ensemble blending intergenerational music-making
• Board Member

Wenatchee Big Band, 2015–2019

• Baritone saxophone

Rainbow City Performing Arts, 2011–2015​

• Alto saxophone (Concert and Marching Band)
• Bass drum (Drumline)
• Board Member (2013–2015)

Cabrillo College Bands, 2005–2008​

• Alto saxophone (Concert Band)
• Bassoon (Beginning Band)

​University of California, Santa Cruz Bands, 2003–2006

• Alto saxophone (University Concert Band)