Hornist Kevin Grasel, a native of Moorpark, California, joined the Maryland Symphony as Third Horn in 2025. He has been a member of the United States Air Force Band since 2017, where he has played for 3 US Presidents and 6 foreign heads of state.
Kevin also holds the position of Assistant/Utility Horn with the Annapolis Symphony. He is a member of the Beltway Brass Quintet and frequently performs with the Apollo Orchestra, the Alexandria Symphony, and Barclay Brass.
Kevin received a Master of Music degree in horn performance from The Juilliard School in 2017. He completed his undergraduate work at Oberlin College and Conservatory, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in horn performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics. He received fellowships for summer study at the Aspen Music Festival and the Round Top Festival Institute. His principal teachers include Erik Ralske, Roland Pandolfi, and Louise MacGillivray.
