Carly Addison

Carly Addison is a private music instructor and the music director for the Greater Rockwall

Youth Symphony. With a distinguished career, she has previously served as an orchestra

director at Wylie ISD, Irving High School, Austin Middle School, and Little Rock Central High

School, where she has excelled in boosting both enrollment and retention. Under her

leadership, students have consistently achieved top placements in TMEA All-Region Orchestras

and earned sweepstakes awards at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation for ten

consecutive years. Her students’ achievements have been celebrated nationally, including a

feature on CBS news for their inclusive classroom efforts. Her orchestras have performed

across the state and nation, most recently at the USS Midway in San Diego. Mrs Addison has

also taught private students in violin, viola, piano and voice for the last 13 years, and has

studied violin, piano and voice privately and professionally for nearly twenty years.

Mrs. Addison's commitment extends beyond her directorial role; she is deeply engaged in the

music education community. She has presented clinics at TMEA, TODA, contributed to the

TMEA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee, and shared her expertise in

string education at district professional development sessions and for university students

aspiring to be future music educators. Most notably, her innovative work in DEIA includes the

creation of two 3D printed prosthetics, enabling students with limb differences to participate fully

in their school orchestras, making a significant impact locally, nationally and internationally.

Outside of her professional life, Mrs. Addison cherishes time with her family and friends, and

delights in adventures with her five-year-old daughter and 9 month old son. She is actively

involved in her church and community, and gives God the full glory for all the blessings in her

life.