Lori Rollins

Lori Rollins has taught elementary, middle and high school orchestra throughout Illinois. Orchestras under her direction have consistently earned first place ratings at regional and state competitions. She holds a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in violin, Master of Science in Education, and has pursued a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction all from Northern Illinois University.  Mrs. Rollins is a sought after guest conductor, string clinician and chamber music coach working with middle and high school orchestra students.

Recently retired, Mrs. Rollins served as coordinator for elementary instrumental music and elementary orchestra teacher in St. Charles. Mrs. Rollins is a member of the Fox Valley Orchestra. In addition to performing, she maintains a large private violin and viola studio.

Mrs. Rollins is a member of the National Association for Music Education and the American String Teacher Association. She is a board member of the Illinois chapter of ASTA, where she is the co-coordinator of the ILASTA StringFest. When she is not performing, Lori and her husband enjoy traveling to watch their sons perform at various string festivals throughout the country.