Based in Ohio, Laura Millar (b. 1991) is equal parts performer and composer.

As a freelance trumpet performer, Laura has played for local orchestras, churches, and also enjoys playing cornet in the Central Ohio Brass Band. She is a free-improviser, and while many of her compositions are intended to be performed by others, she also creates fully-improvised pieces for her own solo performances.

Her compositional work focuses on music for solo trumpet (often with electronics), trumpet ensemble, and brass band.  She describes her style as ambient-inspired, writing pieces that are slow, melodic, and highly expressive. She is inspired by beauty, nature, and bittersweetness.

Laura has a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Music degree in Performance from Wright State University. She is also a member of the International Women’s Brass Conference. Laura was a participant in the 2022 Westben Performer-Composer Residency program, and her flugelhorn trio “Requiem” was selected in the 2022 Diversify the Stand/Trumpeter’s Multitrack Competition Call for Scores.

Laura is a sensitive introvert and enjoys reading, coffee, nature walks, and spending time with her grey cat, Ike.