Liberty and Lincoln Middle School Orchestras
Meet the Director
Kelly Schmidt
Kelly Schmidt is the director of orchestras at both Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools. She is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign (Go Illini!). While at UIUC, she studied under Professor Michael Cameron and Dr. Louis Bergonzi.
Kelly's main instrument is the String Bass. She has played since she was 10 and has been involved in countless orchestras including the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, Urbana Pops Orchestra, Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra, and the Illinois Philharmonia Orchestra.
When not teaching, Kelly enjoys spending time with her fiance, spoiling her yorkshire terrier puppy, and baking. Wedding planning takes up much of her free time too, as she is getting married over winter break!
Kelly feels extremely fortunate to get a job in such a great district. Her favorite age to teach is middle school, and she is so excited to have over 190 students in her program! She looks forward to a great year at both Lincoln and Liberty!