Alumni Chris Ott and Matt Anklan Both Release New Music!

Check out some great new music released by a pair of incredibly talented Fairmont Alumni Brass Musicians.

Chris Ott recently released his first solo album he produced during covid quarantine, “the 60’s Project.” Check out his hyped up video announcement HERE Chris says this album was inspired originally by his father Ken’s 60th birthday. If you were in band with any of the Ott children (Monica, Holly, or Chris), you likely wore a t- shirt with art designed by Ken Ott.

Chris is a Brooklyn-based trombonist, composer, arranger, and beatboxer. Check out his website for more information about his musical career.

Matt Anklan recently released a single titled “After You” on Apple Music. Matt is a Cincinnati-based trumpet player and also teaches trumpet at Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio. Check out more about Matt and his musical career at his website.

We are always excited to share our Kettering Music Alumni making great music!

15 Reasons Why All Kids Should Learn Music!

Check out this great article about the benefits of music education!

“Music is invaluable to children in many ways — brain development and growth is a major one, but there are so many other empowering ways that music will change your child’s life now and for the future.
Whether your child is a budding scientist, contractor, teacher, doctor, entrepreneur, or professional hockey player, they will have a more enriched, perceptive and creative life if they experience performing music in their youth.
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