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Kara Leigh

Kara Leigh

  • She/Her
  • Biography

    Proud and versatile Filipina American music director with extensive background in performance, teaching, keyboard programing, conducting, and arranging. Classically trained and well versed in multiple genres of music. Dedicated to sharing the passion and love of both the technical and expressive aspects of music with students and colleagues. Musically directed, conducted, and performed in over 200 shows. Successfully arranged orchestral pieces for multiple musicals. NJACT Perry Nominated for Music Direction and Overall Musical. Collaborated with one of America’s leading jazz violinist/mandolinist, Aaron Weinstein

    Professional Experience

    • Regional
    • Concerts/Cabaret
    • Education
    • Community Theatre
    • Bachelor’s Degree

    Regions

    • NYC/Tri-State Area

    Interested in touring?

    • Yes

    Maestra Expertise

    • Music Director/Conductor (Pianist)
    • Music Director/Conductor (Baton)
    • Orchestrator
    • Instrumentalist/Pit Musician
    • Audition Pianist
    • Classroom Music Teacher
    • Class/Voice Lesson/Rehearsal Pianist
    • Rehearsal Pianist
    • Voice Teacher (Private Studio)
    • Voice Teacher (Educational Institution)

    Primary Instruments

    • Piano
    • Voice

    Software

    • Finale
    • GarageBand
    • MainStage
    • Musescore
    • Sibelius

    Additional Skills

    • Actor-Musician
    • Singer/Performer

    Affiliations

    • THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AFM)