Austin Isaac
Bio:Austin Isaac is the high school orchestra director at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia. Prior to joining Lake Braddock, he taught orchestra at both the elementary and secondary levels in public and private schools in Virginia, in addition to maintaining a private studio. Austin enjoys writing original music and arrangements for a variety of ensembles, always keeping the student performer experience as a central focus of his work. He has written for string orchestra, full orchestra, band and choir, and four of his works have been premiered at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference. His music has been performed throughout the United States and Australia, with multiple pieces designated as J.W. Pepper Editor’s Choice selections. His works are published by Carl Fischer, Cane River Music, Zicato Music, and Wingert-Jones Publications, in addition to several self-published compositions. As an educator and conductor, his ensembles have achieved notable recognition. In 2016, the Lake Braddock Middle School Chamber Orchestra was invited to perform at the VMEA Conference, and the Lake Braddock Symphony Orchestra was invited to perform at the 2020 Music for All National Orchestra Festival and the 2024 VMEA Conference. Austin holds a bachelor’s degree in instrumental education from James Madison University and a master’s degree in education from George Mason University. He has served as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for honor orchestras and state assessment events throughout Virginia. He is also a member of the artistic staff of the Capital Symphonic Youth Orchestras, where he conducts the Philharmonic Orchestra. Austin lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife, Nicole, and their two cats, Lychee and BK.