The National Music Festival, located in Chestertown, Maryland, is an orchestral training festival designed to mentor and provide performance opportunities for gifted musicians on the cusp of their professional careers.  The Festival will present about 25 performances (including everything from large orchestral works to solo recitals) and over 200 free open rehearsals annually.  The second season will take place June 3-16, 2012.

Caitlin is the co-founder and Executive Director of the NMF, and teaches arts administration during the Festival.

For more information about the NMF, please visit the Festival’s website at www.nationalmusic.us.