Kay Rooney

Kay Rooney teaches violin and viola to all ages, from beginner to advanced. Ms. Rooney is a caring and passionate teacher who works with students to develop a solid foundation for technique, musicianship, and a life-long love for music. She uses Suzuki books as well as supplemental material and core techniques that incorporate a sense of greater ease and a deep connection to the music.

In addition to teaching, Ms. Rooney is a professional violinist who has played with several East Coast orchestras and ensembles in some of the most prestigious and historical venues, such as Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall in Boston, Teatro Amazonas in Brazil, and the Kennedy Center in D.C. She has made several recordings with Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Odyssey Opera and Boston University's Marsh Chapel Collegium. Ms. Rooney regularly performs with Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra, Williamsburg Symphony, Roanoque Baroque, and Charlottesville Opera and Ballet. She is currently on adjunct music faculty at Randolph and Sweet Briar College.