Caitlin Meyer

A dynamic leader in arts education and orchestral advocacy, Caitlin returns to the ECSO with a full-circle story: as a young flutist, she was a member of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Youth Orchestra, where her lifelong passion for classical music was first sparked.

Caitlin brings to the ECSO over 15 years of experience as a music educator, program director, and community arts advocate, most recently serving as Director of Education for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra.There, she led a robust portfolio of community engagement and youth programming, including the revival of the acclaimed Educational Connections Concert Series, which brought thousands of students from Springfield and beyond to Symphony Hall.

Raised in southeastern Connecticut and now returning as a seasoned leader, Caitlin brings both personal history and professional vision to her new role. Her journey—from youth orchestra musician to international arts educator—embodies the transformative power of music and the vital role that regional arts organizations play in shaping lives. A proud member of the Advocacy Leadership Initiative and the Music Education Policy Roundtable for the National Association for Music Education, she continues her love of music education through serving as adjunct faculty for her beloved master’s alma mater, the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.