Kathleen Muehring

Kathleen Muehring is a first-year master's student of bassoon performance studying under the instruction of Dr. Albie Micklich at Arizona State University. Originally from Dubuque, Iowa, Muehring received a Bachelor of Music Education from Central Michigan University, graduating summa cum laude. With extensive focus on bassoon, studying under Professor MaryBeth Minnis, and music theory and pedagogy, studying under Dr. Ashlee Busch, Muehring is extremely grateful for every opportunity to learn from and perform with people from all walks of life.

While attending Central Michigan University, Muehring took independent studies in music theory analysis and pedagogy. This gave them the opportunity to observe and assist within the classroom of two music theory courses. Muehring was also the principal bassoon for both the Central Michigan University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. They attended the Rocky Ridge College Intensive Summer Festival two summers in a row, as well as the NewBassoon Institute at the University of Michigan in 2024. Alongside musical studies, Muehring was the head band manager of the Chippewa Marching Band, allowing for the opportunity to give back to a community that gave them so much.

With passions in music theory and pedagogy, as well as performing alongside amazing people, Muehring’s guiding goal is to pass on the knowledge they have received from the many inspiring teachers, both formal and informal, they have had over the years through conversation, mindfulness, and selfless support. Being able to do so at Arizona State University is a privilege they are not going to forget. Muehring is most passionate about the connections between people and is continually striving to stay curious.