Erin Archer is proud to represent the KSYO in her 18th season as conductor of the Preludium orchestra. A 1997 KSYO alumna and graduate of the University of Tennessee, Ms. Archer has continued her ongoing education with Suzuki teacher training in violin, viola, early childhood education, and Suzuki in the Schools. After maintaining a private studio in the Knoxville area for 23 years, she recently accepted a new position as the orchestra director for Webb School of Knoxville.

Erin has held several roles in the Knoxville area. She has performed with the Knoxville Symphony and various ensembles as a freelance violinist/violist, studio musician to various recording artists, guest clinician at various workshops, and Suzuki violin, viola, and early childhood educator. She is a member of the Knoxville Symphony Education Advisory Council and helps with the annual planning of the KSO's Young People’s Concerts.

Erin, along with her sister Megan Kehren, teamed together and co-created a music education platform, teachwithmuze.com, specifically made for a better online teaching and learning experience. Erin also regularly collaborates with musician, author, and songwriter Erick Baker, performing original music to audiences of all ages. She and her husband, Carey, are parents to their 6th-grade triplets, who also participate in the KSYO.