Allyn Hayes McCourt III is a versatile artist whose passion and dedication have left a lasting impression on the realms of music education, performance, and artistic leadership. Hailing from Jamaica Plain, MA, Allyn is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music (M.M.) and proudly serves as the Director of Music Ministry and Choirmaster at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Chestnut Hill on Boston College's campus.
A respected educator, Allyn imparts his knowledge and passion for music as a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts - Lowell, where he teaches Music Theory. He previously served as the Executive Director of the UML String Project & Youth Orchestra, overseeing showcases and securing grants, including a $50,000 grant from the Parker Foundation and the Office of the Chancellor. In addition to his teaching and leadership roles, Allyn's talent as a baritone has earned him recognition as a frequent soloist with the Cambridge-based choir, Cantata Singers.
Outside the classroom, sanctuary, and concert hall, Allyn dedicates himself to nurturing aspiring musicians as a coach and private instructor, most recently joining the faculty at The Rivers School Conservatory. With his rich voice, virtuosic command of strings, and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, Allyn continues to captivate audiences and inspire future generations through the transcendent power of music.