Kate George graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education in 2004.  She has performed numerous operas, oratorios, and musicals throughout the country.  She is certified in Orff Level I and II and has extensively studied vocal pedagogy with a specialization in the child’s voice. She has presented multiple workshops for music educators in both Georgia and Florida.  Ms. George has six years of experience teaching elementary music and it is her true passion.

Mr. Wright

Richard Wright has taught general music, strings, guitar, Orff, and percussion at Lake Forest Elementary School of the Visual and Performing Arts since 2007.  Mr. Wright has combined the LFE String, Orff, and Percussion ensembles to create the LFE Orchestra.  He has led the LFE Orchestra in community performances with Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, La Villa School of the Arts, and Pine Forest School of the Arts at the Times Union Center of the Performing Arts, Jacksonville University, and the University of North Florida.   He also produces the LFE morning news show which airs from the LFE television studio daily. 

 Mr. Wright is a graduate of Jacksonville University with Bachelor of Music Education  degree and double bass major.  He holds a Master’s level Orff music certification and is also a Behavior Analyst. Mr. Wright ‘s professional experience includes 5 years with the Jacksonville Symphony under the direction of Willis Paige, 3 appearances at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, 2 summers of conducting the Youth of the Beaches Art’s Guild summer musicals, and 35 years of performing in various blues, rock, pop, jazz, and funk groups.  He has played in the Jacksonville University Orchestra for 25 seasons.

Mr. Wright has taught at both private and public schools in Jacksonville for 16 years.  His band and choral ensembles have received superior ratings at Duval County music performance assessment festivals.  Mr. Wright has taught violin in the St. John’s Cathedral Arts Project at S.P. Livingston Elementary since 2007.  As a composer, Mr. Wright has written and arranged numerous pieces for his performing ensembles.  As an active member of the North Florida Orff Chapter, Mr. Wright has held the position of vice president for 2 years and the presidency for 2 years.  He is a workshop presenter for the North Florida Orff Chapter, for Duval County music teachers, and for education department at the University of North Florida.   

 Mr. Wright has worked as a music therapist at Northeast Florida State Hospital for 6 years and as a behavioral analyst for Children, Youth and Family Services for 4 years where he was able to bring the joy of learning and making music to persons with disabilities.  During this time he took the Behavior Analyst course and passed the state exam.   

  Mr. Wright is married with 3 dogs.  He enjoys an active life style of hiking, biking, camping, swimming, yoga, tai chi, fishing, photography, video editing, and dog training.  He is an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society, the Salvation Army, and the Springfield Home Improvement Association.  When he is not involved in his other pursuits you can always find Mr. Wright engaging in his #1 passion, making music!