Laura Hedges Email and Phone Number

Freelance Horn for many weddings, graduations, and other ceremonies. Play/played with Top Brass Quintet, Heartland Brass, Louisville Orchestra, Louisville Broadway Series, Music Theater of Louisville, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Heartland Winds, Louisville Winds, Evansville Symphonic Band, and various traveling shows including Rosemary Clooney, The Rockettes, and Ann Murray.

● Selected and arranged music for 11 performances each year.● Managed 5-7 classes per day; up to 49 students per class; maintained a positive classroom environment.● Provided students with clear learning objectives and developed weekly/monthly assessment plans.● Organized trips to cultural events, including plays and concerts.● Tutored individual students and prepared them for concerts, auditions, and honor band performances.● Taught music appreciation, history, and fundamentals to students of all skill levels.● Offered one-on-one and group after-school help sessions to ensure each student can understand materials and develop skills.● Developed strong working relationships with students to ensure they felt comfortable in a judgment-free environment.● Tailored lessons and evaluations to meet diverse student needs and interests as well as skill levels.● Communicated effectively with students and parents through email, phone, text, Remind, and Google Classroom.

● Designed and taught music, drama, and dance curriculum to over 400 6-8th graders each year.● Directed and produced a full-length musical each year that was presented to over 5,000 students and adults at 11 performances.● Scheduled professionals to present workshops in Dance, Theater, and Music to enhance the curriculum and make real-world connections.● Assisted the Band Director in teaching Brass students in preparation for auditions and concerts.

Developed, prepared, and taught lessons to elementary students

Performed with The Louisville Orchestra as extra or substitute French Hors were needed.