Aaron Kimzey ’19
Biography
Aaron Kimzey is a native of Mount Pleasant, IA and is a proud graduate of Monmouth College, graduating in 2019. Kimzey is currently the director of the Monmouth College Pipe Band program. He also works as a Title Paraprofessional in Math Intervention at Hedding Grade School in the Abingdon-Avon Community School District #276.
A young piper, Kimzey did not begin his piping career until he came to Monmouth. He received tuition from notable alumni: Anthony Howe (’16), Kathleen Brown (’17), Tom Cange (’18) and Jaron Park (’19). In the Fall semester of 2019, Kimzey served as the pipe sergeant for the pipe band under Katie Hayes (’21).
Interests
Piobaireachd (Ceol Mor)
Light music (Ceol Beg)
Canntaireachd (Sung piobaireachd)
Accolades:
2019 Senior Novice 2/4 March Competiton 1st place at Winter Storm in Kansas City, MO
Affiliations:
- Midwest Pipe Band Association (MWPBA)
- Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums (Eureka, IL)
Education
B.A. - Monmouth College