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Kami, 26, (light brunette) came into this world full of passion for life. Under careful tutelage of Hiroko Primrose, formal violin training began at the age of three. At six years old she began classical piano studying with Christie Peery and Irene Peery-Fox. Not long after, she picked up the mandolin, drums, marimba, and percussion. She is also a competitive ballroom dancer. Kami is currently attending Missouri State University. Because of her plethora of interests, she has created her own degree program consisting of music, dance, pedagogy in fine arts, including Suzuki violin teaching. For two years, she served on the MSU Campus Ministries Council as an active member, co-president, and president of the organization. She is also an active member of the Latter-Day Saint Student Association, and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Because of outstanding academic achievement, Kami was one of 40 students from across the nation invited to participate on an international mission of music in Europe. She traveled to Brazil to participate in the World Percussion Project, studying with some of Brazil's top music instructors and performers. She and her sister, Kara, were featured percussionists in a performance with Estacio de Sa Samba School (Rio de Janeiro's first and oldest samba school) were they also marched in the Bonfim Festival. In between studying and commuting to school, Kami joins her sister Korinne in teaching Suzuki violin to over 30 students. Being a registered Suzuki violin teacher, she's also actively involved with the Suzuki Association of the Americas. And if that's not enough, she also works with over 500 young single adults in Southwestern Missouri for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, doing event planning and teaching ballroom dance. Having been bitten by the travel bug, Kami is always up for a good adventure. From paragliding in Brazil to snowmobiling in the Arctic Circle, she loves to do it all! |
Kami's Favorites Colors Purple, purple, always purple! Scents After it rains, fresh-cut grass Flowers Gardenias, purple roses, friendly flowers! Board Games Jungle Speed, Pit, Spades Outdoor Activities Hiking, backpacking, floating, para-gliding Vacation Spot Do I have to pick just one? Italy, Fiji, Scandinavia, cruise ships... Sports / Teams Ballroom Dance, tennis, basketball, football, soccer Movies Ever After, Emma, & Elf are a few of my favorites. I love movies that make me laugh and think deeply. Music Everything but hard rock and rap Books / Authors C.S. Lewis, Hugh Nibley, Roald Dahl Fruits Fresh coconuts, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, passion fruit, granadia, to name a few... Desserts Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Ice Cream Chocolate...and pumpkin custard :-) Food Mmmm...fine dining! I also like coconut water, reindeer soup, hot berry juice, escargot, brazilian fried bananas, European yogurts, french crepes, magdalenas, and salmon are just a few of my favorites! |
