Carolyn Snyder

Carolyn Snyder is a highly experienced professional in music education and performance, currently serving as CMP Cell Lead at NXP Semiconductors since July 2021 and as Executive Director at Muse Phoenix since June 2019. As a freelance musician, Carolyn has dedicated time to teaching private violin and viola lessons since August 2006. Previous roles include Supervising Agent - Benefits Specialist at Globe Life - Liberty National Division, Associate Director of Music at Mountain View Lutheran Church, and String Faculty at Rosie's House. Additional experience includes positions as Assistant Production Manager for Arizona Musicfest, Orchestra Teacher at Mesa Public Schools, and String Instrumental Music Teacher at Ivy League School. Academically, Carolyn holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Viola Performance from Stony Brook University, a Master’s Degree in Music from Northern Illinois University, and dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Music Performance and Music Education from Northern Arizona University.