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About Kevin Catalon
Kevin Catalon is a Filipino-American educator, conductor, and baritone from Fords, New Jersey. He is known for his musicianship, passion, and commitment to excellence on the stage and in the classroom. Kevin graduated from Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ, earning a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Currently, Kevin is a music teacher at Christopher Columbus Middle School in Clifton, NJ. There, he directs the 6th Grade Chorus, teaches General Music, runs the Piano Club, and co-supervises the Spring Talent Show.
A summa cum laude graduate of Westminster, Kevin was a recipient of the full-tuition Trustee Scholarship. He studied voice with Margaret Cusack and piano with Jim Goldsworthy. Kevin sang with the Westminster Choir under the direction of Donald Nally, and has also sung with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, Chapel Choir, Jubilee Singers, and Outreach Choir. He is also a singer on the 2023 album An Evening of Readings And Carols under the direction of James Jordan.
As a music educator, Kevin is dedicated to fostering a community of music lovers who lead passionately, showcase their creativity, and work toward musical excellence. He values the student’s world, nurturing their musical journey wherever they are and finding ways to incorporate the music they love into the classroom. Kevin is passionate about exposing students to a body of repertoire that is engaging, diverse, and pedagogically valuable. During the Fall of 2025, Kevin completed his student teaching experience at East Brunswick High School teaching 10–12th grade choir, for which he was one of the Top Five recipients of the prestigious NJ Distinguished Clinical Intern Award.
A scholar, Kevin engages in research and professional development to further his learning and improve the level of music education in his local community and beyond. Most recently, he authored a peer-reviewed article in Nota Bene: Canadian Undergraduate Journal of Musicology titled “‘Wiyawi Ebi’: A Study of Kalinga Vocal Music in the Philippines.” In addition, he is an active member of ACDA and NAfME—regularly attending regional and national conferences. Kevin served as the President of Westminster Choir College’s Collegiate NAfME Chapter 183 from 2024–2025.
In his free time, Kevin enjoys discovering different types of music, playing video games, and caring for his pet rabbit, Teo!
Kevin’s Current Favorite Songs (updated 12/2/25)
- Icarus — ARTMS
- Damaged — Danity Kane
- Midnight Sun — Zara Larsson
- Love You Anyway — The Marías
- My All — Mariah Carey
- BOOM — NMIXX
- Love On Top — Beyoncé
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