Katie Kerick

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Katie Kerick (Sabol) is a professional saxophonist, arranger, educator, theater artist, and media production professional based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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Katie Kerick (Sabol) is a professional saxophonist, arranger, educator, theater artist, and media production professional based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Katie has performed with concert, jazz, marching, chamber, and pit ensembles throughout the United States and internationally. She is also an experienced arranger, having written music for saxophone ensembles, concert bands, marching bands, jazz ensembles, and custom groups. She has taught private music lessons for more than a decade and has worked extensively in musical theater as a director, performer, pit musician, and designer.

In addition to her work in music and theater, Katie has experience in digital media and livestream production. She has produced and managed YouTube programming using StreamYard, handling graphics, audio, video clips, layouts, guest coordination, and live technical troubleshooting. Her combination of creative, musical, and technical experience allows her to contribute effectively both in front of and behind the scenes.

Katie currently performs with the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band, No Last Call, Corsair Blue Jazz Orchestra, and regional pit orchestras while continuing to work in music, theater, and digital media production.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined September 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Other

Work experience· 9 roles

Assistant Marching Band Director · Susquehanna Township High SchoolJul 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Arranged and adapted music for performances, warm-ups, and stand tunes. Provided individual and group instruction to develop musicianship and performance skills. Assisted with rehearsal planning and ensemble preparation.

Saxophone Instructor · Perfection 5th Lesson StudioJun 2021 – Jan 2022 · 8 mos

Provided private saxophone instruction for students ranging from beginners to advanced high school musicians. Developed individualized lesson plans focused on technique, scales, repertoire, and musical growth.

Owner · Katie Kerick MusicJun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

Create custom arrangements for saxophone ensembles, marching bands, concert bands, jazz bands, and other musical groups. Collaborate with directors and performers to develop music tailored to ensemble needs.

Lesson Instructor · State Street Music AcademyAug 2019 – Mar 2020 · 8 mos
Sales & Operations Associate · Saxophone.comMay 2017 – Jan 2018 · 9 mos
Summer Camp Counselor · University of Maryland High SchoolJun 2015 – Jul 2015 · 2 mos
Woodwind Coach · Bethesda Area High SchoolAug 2014 – Dec 2014 · 5 mos
Saxophone Camp Counselor · Mansfield University of PennsylvaniaJun 2012 – Jul 2016 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Education

Master of Music Performance (Saxophone) · University of Maryland, College Park2014 – 2016
Bachelor of Music Performance (Saxophone) · Mansfield University of Pennsylvania2010 – 2014
High School Diploma · Lehighton Area High School2007 – 2010

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