Mrs. Murphy received a bachelor degree in Music Performance and Music Education from New Mexico State University where she graduated With Honors and as Valedictorian of her class in 2002. During her time there, she performed in the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, the Doña Ana Lyric Opera, and the University Orchestra. She also assisted teaching in classes in the local schools and taught privately.
Mrs. Murphy graduated with a master degree in Music Education from the University of Colorado in 2005. During her time there, she participated in the Takacs Chamber Music Program, the University Symphony Orchestra, completed a graduate recital on the cello, and also began her education within the Suzuki Method. In 2009, Mrs. Murphy completed her long-term training within the Suzuki Method with Carol Tarr at the University of Denver.
Mrs. Murphy’s love for music has always been strong and has always wanted to pass on that joy through teaching. She began teaching through a private studio her junior year of high school and maintains that still today. She also taught herself to play the violin in order to further her teaching career and better assist her students. Mrs. Murphy’s public school teaching began in 2003 within the Boulder Valley School District where she has taught at various schools in the area, including nine years at Eldorado K-8 and nine years at Angevine Middle School. Mrs. Murphy currently is the director of orchestras at Centaurus High School and Meadowlark School.
In Mrs. Murphy’s spare time, she enjoys playing her cello, yoga, cooking, hiking, and having lots of fun with her family.