Darin Kaschmitter has been playing piano in the Yakima Valley for over 16 years.  From humble beginnings as student accompanist for A. C. Davis High School Choirs, Darin's talents have taken him to places as far away as Brazil, Italy, British Colombia, and Austria, and as close as Benaroya Hall and the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA.

 

Darin studied piano at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA where he was the accompanist in residence for the CWU Men's, Women's, and Chamber Choirs. While studying at the University under Dr. John Pickett, Darin also taught piano, accompanied vocal studios, and aided with facilitating several piano festivals and competitions.  Darin's piano skills were also instrumental in the success of Central Theatre Ensemble's musical productions during his tenure.

 

After earning his Bachelor's Degree (2012) and a subsequent Master's Degree (2016) in Piano Performance/Piano Pedagogy, Darin returned to his Yakima roots. You may recognize Darin from his work with the Warehouse Theatre Company, Camerata Club of Yakima, Holy Family Parish, Ellensburg High School, Toppenish High School, Eisenhower High School, East Valley High School, or as a personal accompanist for local vocal studios and individual musicians. He is currently the accompanist for the choirs at Yakima Valley Community College and the pianist for their theatre productions, most recently appearing in the college's production of Chicago.

 

Apart from accompaniment work, Darin is an accomplished concert pianist, with credits including: Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto #1 in G minor with the CWU Orchestra, pianist for America's Got Talent solo artist Jackie Evancho, Handel's Messiah with the CWU Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra, and 20+ musical theatre productions.  These varied experiences have broadened Darin's musical knowledge, making him well-versed in jazz, pop, Broadway, country, blues, and other contemporary styles.

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In his free time, Darin enjoys gardening, trying new recipes on his fiance, and getting together with his bluegrass buddies to pick a little banjo.

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