Our Conductor

West Australian-born musician and teacher, Kathryn MacNeil, is the current Musical Director and Conductor of the Albany Sinfonia. She is a qualified and experienced Music Specialist Teacher, mother of two young daughters, and an avid hobby farmer in Mt Barker. 

From a young age, Kathryn has performed as an oboist and chorister in both community and professional orchestras in Perth and the United Kingdom. Career highlights include performances with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, various community musicals in Perth, and a number of exciting projects in both England and Scotland. 

After completing a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Western Australia in 1999, Kathryn has worked in a number of Musical Director roles in the local community including musical theatre and concert bands. She also successfully directed the Prendiville College Jazz Band for 6 years. 

Since moving to Mt Barker at the end of 2018, Kathryn works as the Chairperson of the Mount Barker Tourist Bureau and is an active member within the Plantagenet Arts Community. With a strong passion for the Arts, she hopes to work with local community organisations to help build and promote the Arts Industry in the Great Southern as well as be a part of the wonderful music community in Albany.