Karlyen is a member of several local and national music organizations and serves on numerous committees.

affiliations

memberships and positions

Member of MTNA, UMTA (Utah Music Teachers Associations) and UFMC (Utah Federation of Music Clubs) since 1990.  

National Permanent Professional Certified Teacher of Music from Music Teachers National Association

Permanent Professional Certified Teacher of Music from Utah Music Teachers Association

Advisor committee for the National Federation Music Clubs Festivals Bulletin

Currently serves as the Chair of the Judging Committee for UFMC, Salt Lake Chapter

Currently serves as the Chair for Stillman-Kelley Competition for UFMC/NFMC (National Federation of Music Clubs)

Currently serves on UMTA State AIM Board

Currently serves as Chair for Salt Lake Chapter AIM program

Former President for UMTA Salt Lake Chapter

Former Chairman for UMTA State Concerto Competition

Former UMTA Salt Lake Chapter AIM Chairman 

Former UMTA Salt Lake Chapter Teacher Certification Chair 

Besides being affiliated with these music organizations, Karlyen is a faculty and teaches private piano lessons and performance classes at the University of Utah School of Music.