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Catherine S. Walby is a Teacher of Piano at the Lawrence Community Music School and a Lecturer of Music at Lawrence University. She has been affiliated with the institution since 2000, teaching class piano, secondary piano lessons, and contributing to the Conservatory. Her roles include coordinating the Piano Odyssey summer camp (2003–2018), serving as theory teacher, and leading the keyboard department. She holds a B.M. in piano performance (with pedagogy emphasis) and a B.A. in biology from Lawrence University, alongside a M.M. in piano performance and pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma.
Professionally, she has held leadership roles in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), including Appleton district auditions chair (2001–present), state secretary (2001–2005), state Badger keyboard auditions chair (2005–2009), and state president (2009–2015). Currently, she chairs Local Associations for MTNA and actively participates in the Fox Valley MTA.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes traditional piano pedagogy, focusing on method books, classical repertoire (e.g., Bach, Mozart), and holistic music education encompassing theory, history, and critical thinking. She encourages student participation in recitals, festivals, and competitions to foster lifelong musicianship.
No scientific awards are listed, though her contributions to music education and community engagement reflect her dedication. Grants and advising details are not specified in the provided text. She collaborates with colleagues and students on recitals, and her activities include gardening, cooking, and travel.
