About Mr. Knecht

Mr. Knecht is from Cincinnati Ohio where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Music from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).

He has taught privately for over 20 years, coached ensembles at The University of Cincinnati, The Administrator for the Classical Guitar Summer Workshop (an "international" event), and has lectured on the history of the guitar.

Mr. Knecht moved to Florida in 1998. Since that time, he has taught privately, was an Adjunct Professor of Guitar at Edison Community College, private instructor at the Oxford School of Music, and currently teaches Orchestra (all grade levels), Chorus (all grade levels), and Guitar (after school) at Three Oaks Middle School.

Mr. Knecht has developed a comprehensive music education program at Three Oaks Middle School. His vision is simple. "Our kids are worth whatever it takes." He continues to mentor and inspire his students through music.

Accomplishments:

• Classical Guitar Ensemble: First Chair from September 1994 to May 1996.
• Chamber Singers Ensemble performed twice annually.
• Editor/Publisher of the Cincinnati Classical Society Newsletter.
• 1994 20th Anniversary Scholarship Winner. Sponsor: John Callahan, London England.

Master classes:

David Tannebaum
David Liesner
Oscar Ghiglia-Italy
Adam Holtzman
Castellani-Andriaccio Duo
David Richter
Sharon Isban-Julliard School
Benjamin Verdery-Yale School of Music

• MENC-National Association for Music Education
• FMEA-Florida Music Educators Association
• GFA-Guitar Foundation of America
• FOA-Florida Orchestra Association
• FVA-Florida Vocal Association

Organizations:
Lee County Unified Arts Council, Orchestra Representative.

Hobbies!!!!!

Fishing! Anytime and anywhere!!

Biking! Anytime and anywhere!!

Scuba! Anytime and anywhere...EXCEPT when alligators are present!!!

Astronomy