Cathryn Conn grew up in Los Angeles and learned to play the oboe starting at age 30. She has lived in the Palisades and played in the Palisades Symphony since 1997. She also serves the orchestra as a board member. Cathryn received her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics at Mills College, and her Master’s in Engineering at UCLA. In addition to her musical pursuits, Cathryn is a published illustrator, artist, ballet dancer, mother and grandmother.