Laura Sturch is entering her 27th year as a band director and her 3rd year as Director of Bands at Little Elm High School. Mrs. Sturch conducts the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and oversees all aspects of the band program.

Prior to Little Elm, Mrs. Sturch served six years in Plano ISD as Director of Bands at Clark High School, seven years in Forney ISD, eight years in Alice ISD and one year in Florida. Bands under her direction have earned superior ratings at UIL, Best in Class and Superior ratings at local festivals and have been recognized in the Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Contest.

Mrs. Sturch has been involved in Drum Corps International as a performing member with Dutch Boy (1992, 1993) and The Cadets of Bergen County (1994). She served on the brass staff for The Glassmen (2005-2010) and The Troopers (2018- 2020).

Ms. Sturch holds the Bachelor of Music Education Degree and a Masters of Music Education Degree from The University of Southern Mississippi. She is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, The Texas Bandmasters Association and is a provisional member of the Texas Music Adjudicators Association. She has served as the assistant region band chair for TMEA Region 24 as well as a band organizer for Region 24.

Mrs. Sturch enjoys fitness and health and is always training for upcoming races. She and her husband Greg reside in McKinney.