Kayleigh Sheehan is an arts administrator and volunteer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A familiar face at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Atlantic International Film Festival, Live Art Dance, Scotia Festival of Music, and beyond, her experience and enthusiasm span disciplines.

Q&A WITH KAYLEIGH

How long have you worked with Symphony Nova Scotia?
2023/24 will be my sixth season with the Symphony. As Manager of Guest Services, I have the unique privilege and pleasure to experience everything we do through the eyes of our guests. I’d love to hear about your experience! The best way to reach me is to email our Guest Services team. Or, come introduce yourself at a concert! I’d love to meet you.

What’s the best Symphony Nova Scotia concert you’ve seen?
My favourite Symphony Nova Scotia concerts are the ones that I get to share – which, really, is all of them! I love to see what surprises and resonates with our guests. Most recently, that includes Italian composer Maddalena Laura Sirmen in Brilliant Bach (2022) and Canadian Mi’kmaq fiddler and singer Morgan Toney in Ashley MacIsaac with Morgan Toney (2023).

Which concert are you looking forward to most next season?
It’s always hard for me to choose one! If I had a U-Pick 4, I’d choose one concert from each of our mainstage series: Afro-Cuban Roots with OKAN (Nov. 2023), Handel’s Royal Fireworks (Nov. 2023), A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot with J.P. Cormier (Feb. 2024), and Holly Conducts Ravel and Debussy (Apr. 2024). I’d also buy a Digital Series so I can get on stage for Holly Conducts Ravel and Debussy – and more!

What’s your favourite food?
I appreciate time to connect with coworkers and partners in person. Those moments are often over tea, or breakfast.

What are you listening to right now?
I listen to CBC Radio 2 when I’m at my desk.