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Colin Killalea is an Instructor of Saxophone at the University of Virginia's McIntire Department of Music. A Virginia native with a diverse musical background, he teaches saxophone while actively engaging in global performance, composition, and production work. His career bridges jazz, contemporary music, and indie rock.
Killalea studied at Virginia Commonwealth University under Doug Richards and earned a BFA in Jazz and Contemporary Music from the New School in New York City, where he trained with luminaries like Billy Hart. His pedagogical approach reflects his eclectic influences spanning classical, jazz, and pop traditions.
As a performer and composer, Killalea has collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists, indie musicians, and film projects. He contributes to UVa's music program by integrating his extensive industry experience into saxophone instruction, emphasizing interdisciplinary creativity.
