Music

Mary Katherine Kilgore

Director of Music/Organist,

and Music Teacher at St. James Episcopal School

Mary Katherine Kilgore is the Director of Music/Organist at St. James, where she leads the Music Ministry. She plays organ for worship services and the St. James School Chapel service, directs the adult choir and children's choir, oversees the St. James Concert Series, and teaches music at St. James Episcopal School. She has over 35 years of experience teaching music and working with children. A longtime music educator and leader, she has directed choirs, judged competitions, and served in key roles with churches and community music organizations, including the Eastern Shore Choral Society and Eastern Shore Repertory Theater. She has also led choir tours and performances nationally and internationally and has lived in Fairhope with her family since 2005. Mary Katherine has been on staff here at St. James since June 2021.