Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Composer • Conductor • Clinician
Inspiration for composing comes from many places for me. Quite often it comes from students and the desire to create music that works for them on an educational level, as well as to further their passion for music. But mostly it comes from life experiences and the people who have inspired me in some way; my family, friends and everyday people.
Conducting has always been a passion of mine. I am first and foremost a music educator, and believe that conducting is wonderful tool in the field of teaching music. In addition, conducting has always brought me a sense of completion that playing a single instrument was never able to do. I love being a part of the big picture that music has to offer.
Trained from a young age on cello, string playing has always been at my core. I enjoy teaching the building blocks of music to students and sharing ideas with colleagues as a clinician. My goal is to give students the tools they need to go forward and succeed, whether that be through rehearsal, technique, theory, or learning how to practice with purpose.
Announcements:
Getting in Gear: Fundamental Warm-ups for String Orchestra
Anne Marie Patterson, Deborah Baker Monday and I are pleased to announce our new warm-up book is in the works! Getting in Gear will be available March of 2025 from Randall Standridge Music. Visit our website for a sneak peak!
Randall Standridge Music: Orchestra
I am overjoyed to act as the editor of the Orchestra Division of Randall Standridge Music! Please take a moment to check out our new spring catalog available at randallstandridge.com, J.W.Pepper, Luck's Music and your local music dealers! View Score & Sound on our YouTube Playlist, or jam out to our SoundCloud Playlist!
Awards & Honors 2024
During the 2024-2025 new release season 12 of Mrs. LaBrie's compositions have received an Editor's Choice designation from J.W. Pepper!
"Three Norwegian Dances" received third prize in the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota 2024 Arranging Competition.
Podcasts
- At ASTA 2023 I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing hosts of The Beth and Kelly Show
- I recently sat down with Charles Laux to discuss all things orchestra on The Orchestra Teacher Podcast
- Following our "Big IDEA" Presentation at the 2022 Midwest Clinic, Tracy Magwire and I sat down and talked about empowering students with Teresa Hoover and Kathryn Finch on their "Pass the Baton" Podcast.
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Yamaha 40 Under 40
Katie was selected as one of Yamaha's 40 Under 40, class of 2022!
This honor goes to music educators who showcase the following characteristics: action, courage, creativity and growth.
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Contact Me
For information on Commissions, Arrangements, Engraving, Educational Clinics for Teachers, Performance Clinics for Students, Adjudication and other Musical Needs please contact me at:
