KATE WILLIAMS

Kate Williams began her journey with music in the Texas Hill Country at a very young age on violin and shortly after began learning viola and oboe. While growing as a young musician, she was awarded a spot as a TMEA All State Oboist and performed various occasions alongside the San Antonio Symphony on violin. Kate participated in leadership roles with Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA), Hill Country Youth Orchestras (HCYO) and several other local groups on both violin and oboe.

In 2013, Kate accepted a Full Ride Presidential Scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. While in Boston, Kate was performing in venues like the Boston Opera House, Boston Symphony Hall and alongside a diverse group of artists including Dream Theater, Nobuo Uematsu, members of the Boston Ballet and Boston Symphony Orchestra. Kate completed her Bachelor’s Degree by graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2017.

Since her time at Berklee, Kate has worked in the music business in a variety of management and marketing roles such as an International Booking Agent for a boutique jazz agency in Europe, Festival Producer for the Panama Jazz Festival and Event Production Manager for her alma mater.

Kate has spent the last few years back in the heat of Texas summers performing violin for weddings, proposals, private and corporate events, and more with several local ensembles as well as her own solo gigs. She also currently works as an Artist Manager at Bandstand Presents for GRAMMY-Award Winning composer Steven Feifke and breakthrough jazz vocalist Kate Kortum. With over 20 years of experience as a musician, Kate is excited to call Austin her home and continue working with many amazing students on both violin and viola.

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E-mail: katesimonewilliams@gmail.com