Kaitlyn Connolly
North Chesterfield, VA | (804) 396-9339
kaitlyndconnolly@gmail.com | Kaitlynconnollymusic.weebly.com
EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA | May 2023
Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a Vocal/Choral PreK-12 concentration
Minor in Music and Human Services | 3.84 GPA
EMPLOYMENT
School of Performing Arts in the Richmond Community | Richmond, VA | Aug. 2021 - present
Music Director, Choreographer, Camp Lead
• Coordinator, music director, and choreographer for a two-week musical theater camp.
• Facilitate on-site needs and communication with all faculty.
Cadence Theatre Company |Richmond, VA | July 2022-present
Music Director
• Direct rehearsals and performances for 15-25 students ages 8 to 12 during a two-week music
theater camp.
James Madison University School of Music | Harrisonburg, VA | Sept. 2021- present
Student Worker
• Administration and program support
• Assistant for organization and problem solving needs
LEADERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT
American Choral Directors Association | James Madison University| Jan. 2021 – Dec. 2022
President
• Provided leadership in longitudinal planning and implementation of school-sponsored events such
as ChoralFest, a two-day event, featuring the JMU Chorale, 8 Virginia high schools, and a nationally
regarded guest conductor.
• Manage registrations and fees, draft schedules and contracts, and coordinate performance
logistics for each festival event.
• Additional responsibilities include planning meetings, special events, and collaborating with other
JMU organizations.
Treble Chamber Choir | James Madison University | Sept. 2022- present
Student Conductor
• Plan and execute lesson plans), lead rehearsals, keep attendance, and manage grades.
Low Key Acapella | James Madison University | Sept. 2021 - May 2022
Music Director
• Facilitated student auditions, repertoire selection, and all musical operations of the organization.
• Planned meetings, performances, and communicated with other a cappella groups on campus.
PERTINENT COURSEWORK
Foundations of American Education, Music in the Elementary School, Introduction to Intentional Music,
Classroom and Behavior Management, Psychology of Music, Teaching Music to Students with Special
Needs, Choral Music Materials and Techniques, Keyboard Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)