Kay Rooney joined Randolph College as adjunct instructor of violin and viola in the fall of 2021. Rooney is an active violinist in Virginia and the New England area, performing concerts with Roanoke Symphony, Randolph College Chamber Orchestra, BMOP in conjunction with Odyssey Opera, Boston Festival Orchestra, and Vermont Symphony, and Portland Symphony, among others. She has recorded with BMOP, Marsh Chapel Collegium, and Orchestra of Indian Hill. She enjoys playing music from the Baroque period to modern day compositions.

Ms. Rooney has performed alongside and provided string coaching for the all-campus orchestras of Randolph College, Boston University, Dartmouth College, Gordon College, and Harvard University. In addition to teaching violin and viola at Randolph College and Sweet Briar College, she holds a private studio where she teaches students of all ages. She believes that in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for music students, they can achieve their highest potential, fostering a life long appreciation and love for music.

Rooney earned her Bachelor’s of Music Degree from University of North Carolina School of the Arts and her Master of Music and Performance Diploma from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts.