Biography
Dr. Kahlil Sarikey joined the Niagara University Department of Theatre and Fine Arts in 2021 as an adjunct instructor. His courses include Theory & Musicianship and Class Guitar.
Dr. Sarikey has performed throughout the United States as a soloist and competitor. He holds numerous awards including first prize for the Eastman Guitar Concerto competition (2012) and second prize of the Great Lakes Guitar Society competition (2014). He has participated in master classes with world-renowned artists such as Roland Dyens, Roberto Aussell, Marcin Dylla, and Eliot Fisk. Mr. Sarikey was awarded a performers certificate while attending the Eastman School of Music, a prestigious award given to those who exemplify the highest levels of performance.
In addition to Niagara University, he is on faculty at SUNY Buffalo State University teaching Aural Perceptions, Class Guitar, and Guitar Ensemble. Dr. Sarikey has also held teaching positions at Edinboro University, Bloomsburg University, and SUNY Fredonia.
Current Research
Kahlil is actively involved in the Buffalo music scene as a performer, teacher, and mentor. He performs and tours regularly as a band member for Inertia and Sweet Pea while maintaining a career as a classical guitarist.
Current Involvement
- Buffalo State Guitar Club
- Great Lakes Guitar Society
Educational Background
- D.M.A – Classical Guitar w/Music Theory Minor, Eastman School of Music
- M.M – Classical Guitar, Eastman School of Music
- B.M – Buffalo State University