Kevin Sütterlin

Conductor & Pedagogue


ABOUT SÜTTERLIN

Kevin Sütterlin is an internationally sought-after conductor and pedagogue.

He belongs to Beyond Artists, a coalition of artists that donates a percentage of their concert fees to organizations they care about.


PHILOSOPHY

Sütterlin believes in the power of music. To him, music is the most effective tool to bring together people from all backgrounds.

His life’s work is dedicated to building bridges, fostering dialogue, building friendships, and contributing towards a more open and more peaceful world, one note at a time.



PERFORMING & TEACHING

Links to Dr. Kevin Sütterlin current ensembles and programs:


Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra | Music Director since 2019

Winner of the 2023-24 American Prize, Professional Orchestra Performance


Sinfonietta Memphis | Music Co-Director since 2014

The Sinfonietta Academy for Historically Informed Performance Practice | Co-Director


Concordia College | Director of Orchestral Activities and Opera since 2016

Associate Professor of Instrumental Conducting

The Concordia Orchestra | Conductor

Winner of two EMMY Awards and Winner of the 2018-19 American Prize


Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival | The Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg

Endowed Festival Orchestra Director Chair since 2019

Orchestral Conducting Fellowship Program | Director


Northern Valley Youth Orchestras | Artistic Director since 2016

As a life-long learner, Sütterlin loves to explore and perform music that is new to him. Every year, he commissions numerous new works by living composers.

His programming is consistently lauded for his sincere and constant efforts for broad and diverse representation, and his unique skill to unfold stories and foster dialogue through his programming.

“I would love to hear from you! Please send me a note.”