ELLEN ALLARD is an award-winning Recording Artist, Performer, Musician, Composer and Educator specializing in music for young children. Drawing on a rich tradition of musical experiences, she presents lively and captivating performances, keynote presentations, and teacher workshops for family audiences, in-service staff training sessions, and educational conferences across the country. Ellen began her formal piano studies at the age of five, studied flute through elementary and high school, and learned to play acoustic guitar while a student in college. After graduating from Boston University with a Bachelor of Music, she taught elementary vocal music, grades K – 6 for four years. Pursuing further graduate music education studies under the tutelage of renowned Orff teacher Joseph Wuytack, she brings a strong Orff component into her teaching and performing. She earned her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Arcadia University.