PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Welcome to the Connolly Middle School Orchestra for 2014-2015. My name is Priscilla Benitez, and this is my 8th year teaching orchestra at Connolly. Previously I taught orchestra in TD3 elementary schools for 7 years. Additionally, I have spent 30 years performing as a professional violinist and operating my own private music studio. I hold a degree in violin performance from Arizona State University with additional education courses necessary for teacher certification..