Katey Hardesty

Katey Hardesty is a graduate of Capital University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Saxophone Performance and Jazz Studies. She grew up on Coshocton, Ohio where she learned how to play saxophone, flute, clarinet, and piano.

Her father Barry Hardesty is the current band director at Coshocton High School and encouraged her love of music and teaching. Today, Katey strives to help musicians of all ages find ways to make music.

She has played at many venues including the PomARTs Art Park with her big band the PomARTs Jazz Ensemble, Bexley Public Library, Capital University, the Jeffrey Mansion, Dick’s Den, and Carnegie Hall. In her free time she enjoys baking muffins, playing video games, and hanging out with her cat Zoe.