Katie Tilbury is an expressive pianist and musician who is passionate about the community that music creates. Born and raised in Lacombe, Alberta, Katie began studying piano at a young age, playing at church, with choirs and performing in festivals. She completed her Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in piano from the University of Alberta where she studied under Dr. Patricia Tao. She also holds a Music Diploma in Piano Performance from Red Deer College. Katherine is a versatile pianist and has studied contemporary, jazz and classical repertoire. Katie maintains an active private piano studio with over twenty-five students and is extremely passionate about music education. This dedication is shown not only through teaching studio lessons and masterclasses, but through her position at The King’s University where she works with instrumentalists both in studio classes, and as a recital partner.  Through her work as a freelance soloist and collaborator, Katherine has enjoyed playing wonderful works of choral repertoire with choirs in Edmonton including Kapella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir, Accord Ensemble and the Archbishop Jordan Choirs under Jolaine Kerley. She also is the Music Director, and Choir Director at Millwoods Community Church. Her most recent projects include acting as Music Director for Archbishop Jordan High School’s senior production of Little Women and Repetiteur for Pop Goes the Opera's production of Suor Angelica in 2022. When she isn’t at the piano, you can find Katherine in her painting studio.  

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Katie is passionate about music education and tailors each music lesson to the specific student. She believes that everyone is capable of learning an instrument no matter what age and welcomes mature learners. Because she is working in the community as a musician, she brings a knowledge of current musical practices and teaching methods. Katie has a vibrant, energetic teaching style and hopes to inspire the joy of music in each student.