KELLYN BUTTON

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

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“Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here”

– J.K. Rowling (Albus Dumbledore)

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What To Expect

Kellyn pushes for a level of excellence in music and performance that she learned from her time as a singer in Allegro. She will always work to bring comic relief to any rehearsal as well.  A long term alumnus of Allegro choirs, as a kid Kellyn actually wanted to pursue her passion for animals as a herpetologist before falling in love with vocal education. Outside the choir space, Kellyn spends time relaxing with her lovable pets (Gelly and Miss Kitty), and lives with her husband, Zach and her son Oliver.

Career Highlights

• Joining the Allegro staff as an assistant director after graduating undergrad

• Growing a middle school program from 1 curricular choir and 1 extra curricular to 4 curricular choirs in 3 years

• Performing at Carnegie Hall with the K-State Wind Ensemble

• Singing the soprano solo in Dvorak's Te Deum while at UMKC

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Kellyn graduated in May 2022 with a Master of Music in Choral Conducting at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, studying under Dr. Jennaya Robison. She also holds a Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Kansas State University. Kellyn is currently serving as an Assistant Director at Allegro Choirs of Kansas City, as an Assistant Director at Resurrection United Methodist Church, and as the Vocal Assistant at Olathe North High School. Kellyn taught choir and music technology in Independence, MO, for three years, and she is an active participating member of MCDA and ACDA.