Bio (2025)
Dr. Charles Laux is the Director of Orchestras at Lassiter High School in the Cobb County School District, just north of Atlanta, Georgia. He also serves as an Essential Elements clinician, consultant, and contributor for the Hal Leonard Corporation. Dr. Laux holds degrees in music education from Ohio University and the University of Nevada–Las Vegas, as well as a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
A string educator for 30 years, Dr. Laux has taught students from elementary through collegiate levels. From 2016 to 2022, he directed five orchestras at Alpharetta High School in Fulton County, Georgia, including the nationally recognized Symphony Orchestra. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Professor of String Music Education at Kennesaw State University (2012–2016), where he taught string techniques and pedagogy, supervised student teachers, conducted the KSU Philharmonic, and founded the KSU String Project—growing it to serve nearly 110 elementary students. Under his leadership, KSU became the largest string education program in Georgia. Previously, Dr. Laux directed award-winning orchestra programs in Nevada, Florida, and Ohio, including ensembles selected to perform at the Midwest Clinic in both 2006 and 2018.
An artist-educator endorsed by D’Addario Orchestral and Eastman Stringed Instruments, Dr. Laux has presented more than 200 educational sessions for organizations including the Midwest Clinic, the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), and music education technology conferences in 26 states. He has also led professional development for school districts nationwide and presented internationally in Quito, Ecuador. His performance credits include the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Nevada Chamber Symphony, Columbus String Quartet, and collaborative performances with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Laux recently completed a two-year term as a Member at Large on ASTA’s national board and is the current President Elect for Georgia ASTA. He remains in frequent demand as a clinician, conductor, and adjudicator. He also supports the orchestra community through his website, YouTube channel, and podcast at www.OrchestraTeacher.net.
Bio (<200 Words)
Dr. Charles Laux is the Director of Orchestras at Lassiter High School in Cobb County, Georgia, and serves as an Essential Elements clinician, consultant, and contributor for Hal Leonard Corporation. He holds music education degrees from Ohio University, the University of Nevada–Las Vegas, and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
With 30 years of experience, Dr. Laux has taught students from elementary through collegiate levels. He previously directed five orchestras at Alpharetta High School, including the nationally recognized Symphony Orchestra, and served as Assistant Professor of String Music Education at Kennesaw State University, where he founded the KSU String Project and expanded it to nearly 110 students. Earlier, he led award-winning programs in Nevada, Florida, and Ohio, with ensembles performing at the Midwest Clinic in 2006 and 2018.
An artist-educator for D’Addario Orchestral and Eastman Strings, Dr. Laux has presented over 200 educational sessions nationwide and internationally in Ecuador. His performing credits include the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Nevada Chamber Symphony, and collaborations with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra members.
Dr. Laux served as Member at Large on ASTA’s national board and is currently President Elect of Georgia ASTA. He remains in high demand as a clinician, conductor, and adjudicator and enjoys sharing resources for educators at www.OrchestraTeacher.net.
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Dr. Charles Laux is Director of Orchestras at Lassiter High School in Cobb County, Georgia, and a clinician, consultant, and contributor for Hal Leonard’s Essential Elements. A 30-year string educator, he has led award-winning programs nationwide, presented over 200 educational sessions, served on ASTA’s national board, and is president-elect of Georgia ASTA. An artist-educator for D’Addario and Eastman Strings, Dr. Laux enjoys sharing resources via his website, podcast, and YouTube channel accessible at www.OrchestraTeacher.net.
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