Meet the Administrative Staff

Elizabeth Kilpatrick
Executive Director

Elizabeth Kilpatrick was named the new Executive Director of Music Orchard Richmond (MOR) in April of 2023. She brings a passion for inclusive music education and the opportunity to share the joy and benefits of music with the communities of Richmond and beyond.

As a young child, Elizabeth experienced the positive impact of music education and outreach on a personal level. Growing up as the fourth of seven children on a farm in rural Upstate NY, options for music education were limited and physically far away, and financially out of reach. If not for scholarship funds, work studies, and generous teachers, she would not have had the opportunity to discover the rich benefits of music lessons, much less pursue working as a musician for a career.

In addition to her work with MOR, Elizabeth works as a freelance violinist and private lesson teacher in the Richmond area. You can often see her perform with the Richmond Symphony or at various churches in the area.

In her spare time, she can be found in her backyard garden, out on a hike with her dog Butter, or reading a book.