Kathleen C. Feldman, now in her fourth season as conductor of the GWYOA Youth Symphony, is the director of orchestras at Horace Greeley High School in the Chappaqua School District. With nearly two decades of teaching experience district wide, she also teaches music theory, coaches chamber ensembles, and serves as district music coordinator. Feldman is on the WCSMA board of directors, currently serving her second term as President-elect. Additionally, she teaches at the Eastern US Music Camp at Colgate University.

Feldman performs as a violinist in local orchestras and has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She has guest conducted for groups such as The Chappaqua Orchestra, Orchestra 914, and the Cortlandt Chamber Orchestra. Feldman has also conducted at All County Festivals in Orange County and Queensbury, NY, and has studied conducting at Julliard through their extension division and is currently a student of Dr. Mark Shapiro.

Feldman holds a violin performance degree from SUNY Purchase, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Manhattanville College, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Boston University. She is proud to showcase and celebrate Youth Symphony and its graduating senior class.