Jake Kundu

Jake Kundu is a dynamic percussionist whose dedication to musical excellence has propelled him to remarkable achievements in percussion. He holds a B.M. from Capital University and an M.M. from the Eastman School of Music. Kundu’s musical training extends to multiple genres, including classical performance, jazz, and rock. He is a well-established teacher, having taught students from preschool to college. He is also a freelancer and regularly performs with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Westerville Symphony Orchestra, Worthington Chamber Orchestra, Lima Symphony, and more. His early career has been marked by extraordinary performances at Carnegie Hall in 2022 with the Capital University Symphonic Winds, at The Midwest Clinic in 2025 with the Eastman Percussion Ensemble, and with Wynton Marsalis at Chautauqua. Additionally, he was the Capital University Concerto Competition Winner in 2022, where he performed as a featured soloist with the Capital University Chamber Percussion Ensemble. In the future, he hopes to perform with chamber percussion groups, perform with orchestras, and become a collegiate teacher.