December 4, 2023
Ms. Hally received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a concentration in saxophone in 2020 from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is currently enrolled in a summer-only master’s degree program at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, working toward earning a Master of Music in music education. Before her position as the Music and Band Subject Expert Teacher at BASIS Independent Manhattan, Ms. Hally taught band and general music in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Her goal as an educator is to foster a life-long love and appreciation for music with her students through diverse and creative experiences. She chose BASIS Independent Manhattan because of the strong and vibrant culture of learning among the students and dedicated teachers. Outside of school, Ms. Hally enjoys playing the saxophone in community bands, antique shopping, and playing with her cats, Jojo and Max.