Amanda Kirkpatrick has an active performing and teaching career. She has appeared as soloist with the University of Manitoba Symphony, the University of Missouri-Columbia Philharmonic, the University of Missouri-St. Louis Wind Ensemble, and the Samara, Russia Philharmonic.
Pianist Amanda Kirkpatrick is an active performer and teacher in the St. Louis area. A native of Canada, Kirkpatrick moved to the United States to study with acclaimed teacher Jane Allen. She has performed throughout North America and Russia in appearances with various orchestras in addition to solo and collaborative work. An avid chamber musician, Kirkpatrick was a member of the modern music ensemble, Synchronia, and a founding member of Trinity piano trio and continues to collaborate with ensembles and soloists in various venues. In addition to performing, she is a frequent adjudicator for local and national competitions and was an examiner for the Royal Conservatory of Music both in the US and Canada. Her students have won awards and accolades in various competitions and festivals, including the WashU concerto competition. A faculty member since 2006, Kirkpatrick is now Director of Keyboard Activities and Head of Performance at Washington University in St. Louis.