Biography
Ella Kate Buchman is a second-year graduate student at the University of Mississippi.
She is pursuing a Master’s degree in Music Education, where she serves as a graduate
assistant for the band program. As a trumpet player and native of North Mississippi, Ella
Kate is a music educator dedicated to continuing her family’s legacy in education as a
fourth-generation teacher. Ella Kate graduated magna cum laude from the University of
Mississippi in May 2025 with a Bachelors of Music, emphasis in instrumental education.
During her time at Ole Miss, she performed in a variety of ensembles, including the
Pride of the South, University of Mississippi Wind Ensemble, Mississippians Jazz
Ensemble, Lafayette-Oxford-University Orchestra, Trumpet Ensemble, and the UM
Student Brass Quintet. She also served as a section leader on the Leadership team for
Ole Miss Bands. Her contributions were recognized with the university’s Outstanding
Undergraduate in Music Education (Instrumental) award. Ella Kate completed her
student teaching at Lewisburg Middle and High School, where she further developed
her commitment to teaching. Prior to her time at Ole Miss, she earned an Associate of
Arts degree from Itawamba Community College in 2022 and graduated from Pontotoc
High School in 2020. In addition to her academic and performance experience, Ella
Kate teaches private lessons and serves as a marching and brass technician for bands
across the region, striving to inspire and support the next generation of young
musicians