Cicily Bowles - Office Manager

Cicily Bowles brings a unique blend of heart, humor, and hands-on experience to her role as Office Manager at Hammer & Strings Music Conservatory. With a professional background that spans education, business leadership, and family life, Cicily is passionate about creating environments where people feel supported, inspired, and empowered to do their best work.

Before joining Hammer & Strings, Cicily worked as an elementary school teacher and later as a homeschool mom, experiences that deepened her appreciation for individualized learning and the joy of watching students discover their talents. She also served as Chief Operations Officer for a behavioral health organization, where she honed her skills in leadership, organization, and team development; all of which she now brings to the day-to-day rhythm of the conservatory.

Music has been a lifelong source of joy for Cicily. She grew up singing in choir and still loves to sit at the piano whenever she can; especially when she can “plug in and no one can hear the mistakes.” Her taste in music is as wide-ranging as her experiences, from classical and indie folk to modern pop and film scores, which she especially loves for their ability to tell a story and stir emotion.

Cicily is excited to be part of a community that celebrates creativity and excellence in music education. She looks forward to supporting the students, families, and faculty who make Hammer & Strings such a special place to learn and grow.