Anthony Mazzocchi
Anthony Mazzocchi is the Executive Director of Kaufman Music Center and Kinhaven Music School. A GRAMMY®-nominated music educator and accomplished trombonist, he has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and numerous Broadway productions. Mazzocchi previously served as Director of the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, where he led initiatives advancing music education, diversity, and immersive learning. At Kinhaven, he expanded programs, established the nation’s first semester-long boarding program for young musicians, and developed tuition-free initiatives. His TEDx talk, “What Can a Trombone Choir Teach the World About Collaboration and Leadership?”, reflects his commitment to music as a tool for fostering collaboration, leadership, and community.