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Dr. Holly Attar

Director, Music Prep

"Dr. Holly Attar has made an incredible impact on our campus and community! As director of NKU Music Prep, she works tirelessly to bring opportunities in the arts to the surrounding community, and she mentors undergraduate majors as they learn to work with children and other community members. She is regularly sought by students, staff and faculty alike for advice and encouragement! Her wisdom and "Holly-isms" are known and cherished in the NKU SOTA building and the Greater Cincinnati area!"
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"My greatest passion is mentoring students through music and making sure they know how much they belong here."

What is your favorite thing about NKU?
My favorite thing about NKU is the community of people I both get to work with and also serve. As the director of NKU Music Preparatory, I have the honor of working with so many families, students and teachers who just love music! As the lecturer of viola in SOTA Music, I get to be in community with students, staff and faculty who cultivate an awesome environment for artistic growth and creativity.

Where is your favorite spot on campus? What makes that spot so special?
NKU SOTA, of course! It's special because there is always music in the halls.

What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think about NKU?

Pride.

What is your favorite way to spend your free time?
I love to read, be outside, and spend time with friends.

What is your greatest passion? 
My greatest passion is mentoring students through music and making sure they know how much they belong here.

Tell us anything else about yourself and/or NKU that you want folks to know.
Everyone should know about NKU Music Prep! It's where the university and community intersect! It's also an amazing place to create music, learn something new and share the arts! Check it out! @nkumusicprep