Kelly Corcoran

Conducting Parkinson's Conversations · May 19, 2026 · 24m

In this episode, Thomas Verrier speaks with Kelly Corcoran. Kelly is a professional conductor who, among her many accolades, was the associate conductor of the Nashville Symphony for nine seasons. Kelly also holds a master's degree in public health and today serves as a social scientist at Vanderbilt University's Music Cognition Lab. Her work in the lab draws on both her conducting career and her public health training, exploring how music engagement can support community well-being and social connection. She is also involved in interdisciplinary research related to musicality, cognition, and…