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Keynes Chen

Phone
Ext.46576
Email
chen_yinfeng@svvsd.org
Department
Music
Bio

Mr. Yinfeng Keynes Chen, received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder, is an award-winning musician, an active concert violinist, conductor, and music educator. Currently, Mr. Chen holds positions as NHS’ Orchestra Director and as well as the Assistant Director of Band since January 2019; Concertmaster of the Boulder Symphony since 2012; Music Director of the Longmont Youth Symphony in Colorado since 2007. and he is also the President, violin instructor, Chamber Ensemble Coach at the Flatirons Strings Academy in Boulder, Colorado since 2005. Beside his passion in music and education, Mr. Chen loves culinary art, movie, martial arts, spending time with family, and the great outdoors especially when it is fly-fishing, snowboarding, and mushroom foraging. 

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May 13, 2026

2026 Graduation Information

St. Vrain Valley Schools is proud to celebrate the many accomplishments of our Class of 2026 and invites the entire community to join the celebrations virtually through the livestreams of our graduation ceremonies. Interpretation services will also be available at each graduation ceremony. Schedule and Livestream Links: Thursday, May 21 Friday, May 22 Saturday, May...<br><a title="2026 Graduation Information" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/05/13/2026-graduation-information/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">2026 Graduation Information </span>Read More</a>

Apr 30, 2026

Niwot High School Student Builds a Future with Salesforce

When Isaac Wicks, a junior at Niwot High School, began his freshman year, he was interested in a variety of pathways. Just three short years later, he has earned three Salesforce certifications and completed a real-world internship where he applied the skills he gained through those programs. What first piqued Isaac’s interest in Salesforce was...<br><a title="Niwot High School Student Builds a Future with Salesforce" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/30/niwot-high-school-student-builds-a-future-with-salesforce/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Niwot High School Student Builds a Future with Salesforce </span>Read More</a>

Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

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