Kate Pritchett

Kate Pritchett is a Professor of Horn at Oklahoma City University, where she has taught since 2002. She holds a DMA and MM in horn performance from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Northern Colorado. Her professional affiliations include principal horn roles with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Lawton Philharmonic, as well as extra positions with the Tulsa Symphony. She is also active with the Oklahoma City Brightmusic Chamber Music Ensemble, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, and national tours of musical theatre productions.

Dr. Pritchett’s career spans diverse musical genres, including classical orchestral performance, early-music collaborations with groups like the Orchestra of New Spain, and period instrument specialization. Her teaching experience extends to institutions such as the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Woman’s University, and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan. Her pedagogical focus includes instrumental techniques, brass studies, and orchestral performance practices.

No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided information. Her artistic activities emphasize collaborative performance and education across multiple musical contexts.