Lindsey Keay

Bio

A native of Calgary, Canada, Dr. Lindsey Keay attended The University of Texas in Austin where she graduated with honors, receiving her B.M. in Music Studies and Human Learning, a Performance Certificate in Flute, and Texas Teaching Certification. She received a M.M. in Flute Performance and a Ph.D. in Music Education from The University of Southern Mississippi. 

An active performer, Dr. Keay currently serves as second flute in Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, piccolo/third flute in Meridian Symphony Orchestra and Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, and is a regular player with North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Ballet, Mobile Symphony Orchestra, Natchez Music Festival, and Festival South. 

In addition to public school teaching in Austin, Texas, she has served as an Instructor of Music Education at Southeastern Louisiana University, Associate Director of Bands and Instructor of Flute at Jones College, and has taught and performed across the Southeastern United States as well as abroad in Canada, Austria, Singapore, and Colombia. Dr. Keay is a member of Phi Beta Mu, Sigma Alpha Iota, MBA, TMEA, and The National Flute Association. 

When she is not teaching and performing, Dr. Keay is an RYT-200 hour certified yoga instructor, enjoys competitive powerlifting, playing steel drums, and loves hanging out with her family, friends, her fiancé Quintus and her three cats. 

Dr. Keay is very excited for new opportunities and adventures at a growing university that has demonstrated its commitment to an impactful music and community experience. She is thrilled to be a member of the Carey family!