Devon Morales
Preparatory Strings & String Orchestra Director
Devon Morales is the Orchestra Director and Music Department Chair for Lane Tech High School in Chicago, Illinois, a position she has held since 2012. Devon received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music in 2012, and her Master of Music Education degree from VanderCook in 2021.
Devon grew up in Ohio, but has been an enthusiastic Chicagoan since 2008. She has studied violin since the age of nine. Her orchestras at Lane Tech welcome students of all levels and playing abilities, from beginners, to highly advanced students selected for CYSO ensembles and ILMEA All-State Orchestras.
Devon lives in Chicago with her husband - fellow orchestra director and composer Dión Morales, their two daughters Arwen and Elara, and dog Cici. Devon loves family time and organizing fun family outings around Chicago. She also enjoys Irish folk music, photography, and reading.