Mrs. Katz
Kate Katz is a Band Director at Lincoln Roosevelt Elementary School. Her responsibilities include directing the Sixth Grade Concert Band, as well as teaching fifth grade clarinet lessons. She is also the director of the Sixth Grade Choir.
Before coming to Roxbury, Mrs. Katz taught middle school band in Branchburg, New Jersey. During her time in Branchburg, Mrs. Katz directed the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Concert Bands as well as the Jazz Band, small ensembles, and small group lessons. Mrs. Katz graduated summa cum laude from The College of New Jersey and holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. While at TCNJ she studied saxophone under Prof. Kathleen Mitchell. Mrs. Katz has also been involved in Region Band ensembles through Central Jersey Music Educators Association and New Jersey Association of Jazz Education.
Mrs. Katz lives in Morris Plains with her husband, Adam and their dog, Bella.
To contact Mrs. Katz, send an email to Kate Katz.
Ken Barry is a Band Director at Lincoln Roosevelt Elementary School. His responsibilities include directing the fifth grade Concert Band, as well as the fifth grade Orchestra. Mr. Barry teaches brass & percussion lessons as well as string lessons. He also teaches the Roxbury High School Marching Gaels during marching band season.
Before coming to Roxbury, Mr. Barry taught elementary general music, orchestra/string lessons, and choir in Montville Township, New Jersey. He was also a director for the high school marching band, leading the brass section. Mr. Barry graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education in 2016. While at MSU, he studied tuba under Professor Kyle Turner. Mr. Barry is currently continuing his education at MSU pursuing his Master’s degree in Music Education.
Mr. Barry also performs on tuba in local community bands as well as on keyboard/piano for high school musicals. Performing live music for the stage is one of his greatest passions. Mr. Barry is married with only one child, his pet cat Oreo!
To contact Mr. Barry, send an email to kbarry@roxbury.org.
EMS Sign-ups
Use this form if you’re NEW to the Band program next year (2021/2022) for Grades 5, 6, & 7.