Metropolitan School of the Arts Welcomes Award-Winning Music Director Walter "Bobby" McCoy to Musical Theatre

Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of highly acclaimed music director Walter "Bobby" McCoy to its private music lesson team and musical theatre workshop faculty. McCoy, a distinguished Nicaraguan-American artist and multiple Helen Hayes Award winner and nominee, brings a wealth of professional experience and a passion for mentorship to MSA students.

McCoy is a prominent figure in the Washington, D.C. area and regional theater scene. His musical journey began early, starting as a piano accompanist for his high school chorus at age 14 and quickly progressed to rehearsal pianist roles for local theaters by age 15. This early dedication led to his first assistant music director position while still in high school for Keegan Theatre’s production of National Pastime.

Over the years, McCoy has built an impressive and diverse resume. His notable credits as a music director include critically acclaimed productions such as In the Heights (GALA Hispanic Theatre), Legally Blonde (Keegan Theatre), Beauty and the Beast (Olney Theatre), and Masterclass (Arizona Theatre Company). His work has been recognized with multiple Helen Hayes Award nominations and wins

In addition to his professional theater work, McCoy is committed to inspiring the next generation of artists. He currently serves as an adjunct professor of musical theatre at Howard University, where he continues to inspire and mentor aspiring musicians and theatre artists.

"Bobby’s collaborative spirit and deep understanding of musical storytelling are exactly what we want to bring to our students," said Sara Hart, Metropolitan School of the Arts executive director. "His experience, especially within the regional theatre community, will be an invaluable asset to our private students and our musical theatre program."

At MSA, McCoy will be providing private music lessons and offering his expertise as an accompanist and music director for MSA’s musical theatre workshop class.

As a non-profit organization, Metropolitan School of the Arts relies on the generous donations of sponsors and the community. Metropolitan School of the Arts approach to the performing arts is designed to develop independent, self-motivated and skilled learners. The studio offers a post-high school graduate/gap program as well, for those students who desire an extra year to prepare for admittance into a performing arts university.

ABOUT METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (MSA) Alexandria, Va.-based Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA), a 501 (c) 3 organization, is a performing arts studio in Alexandria, Va. that’s taught dance, music and theater to 10,000+ students since 2001. Noted for its world-class instructors, MSA offers high quality performing arts training in a groundbreaking, holistic learning environment that cultivates creativity, builds community and empowers students. Many MSA students perform in prestigious arenas including Broadway, National Tours, The Julliard School, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Washington Ballet, The American Academy of Ballet, Universal Ballet Academy, The Kirov Ballet, The Hartt School, Marymount University (New York), Ford’s Theater and Mark Morris Dance Company. MSA offers a performing arts studio, a youth tap ensemble, a youth ballet, a MetroImprov company, a jazz company, and a musical theatre program, as well as adult fitness and dance. Call 703.339.0444 visit www.metropolitanarts.org or @metropolitan_arts.