Doctor Kimberly Buchar Nolet
Professor of Bassoon
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Dr. Kimberly D. Buchar Nolet is an accomplished musician and educator. She obtained her degrees in bassoon performance from the Harid Conservatory, the Eastman School of Music, and the University of Illinois.
Throughout her career, Kimberly has held teaching positions at several institutions such as Millikin University, Eastern Illinois University, Chestnut Hill College, Valley Forge Christian College, Pennsylvania Academy of Music, Maryland Conservatory, Messiah College, Lancaster Bible College, Susquehanna University, and the University of Illinois, as a sabbatical replacement.
She has performed with several orchestras such as the Illinois Symphony, New World Symphony, Palm Beach Opera, Sinfonia da Camera, BACH Ensemble, York Symphony Orchestra Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra, Allegro Chamber Orchestra, Delaware Symphony, York Chamber Players, and Apollo Orchestra.
Kimberly's passion for chamber music led her to become a founding member of various ensembles, including the Dickinson Faculty Woodwind Quintet, Trelumina Trio, Dickinson Double Reed Trio, and the Fortunata Trio.
She has studied under renowned bassoonists Phillip Kolker, Arthur Weisberg, John Hunt, and Timothy McGovern.
Currently, Kimberly finds fulfillment in teaching private bassoon lessons to middle school, high school, and college students at Dickinson College, Franklin and Marshall College, and York College of Pennsylvania and this year joined the faculty at Millersville University. Kimberly continues to perform in chamber music groups and orchestras in the area.