Kathryn Byers

Kathryn Byers has a diverse work experience in the field of music education and arts administration. Kathryn began their career as an Administrative Assistant at the Hartwick College Summer Music Festival in 2006 and later worked as the General Manager of the New York Summer Music Festival from 2008 to 2014. In 2010, they held the position of Blossoms Program Coordinator at the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation, and also served as a Marketing Research and Event Planning Assistant at Jacobs School of Music, IU Opera and Ballet. From 2012 to 2015, Kathryn was the Director of Education at The New York Pops. Kathryn then joined the Jacksonville Symphony as the Director of Education and Community Engagement from 2015 to 2018. Currently, they are working as the Director of Operations and Community Programs at the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras since 2018, and will soon become the Chief Operating Officer. Kathryn Byers has consistently demonstrated a passion for music education and community involvement throughout their career.

Kathryn Byers received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Hartwick College in 2008. Kathryn further pursued their education and obtained a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Indiana University Bloomington in 2012.