Pinecrest Student Kate O'Rourke To Release EP Album

CUMMING, GA — Pinecrest Academy sophomore, Kate O’Rourke, is taking her God-given singing talent to the next level. She has completed an EP (extended play) album, produced by BSE, to be released on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. at The Vinyl at Center Stage Theater in Atlanta. This event is open to all, and children are welcome. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.

O’Rourke’s album of original songs will include a music video, to be released a week prior to the album release. The video features O’Rourke’s parents and brother, Patrick, along with Pinecrest teachers, Denise Jordan and Katherine Tropea, and Pinecrest parent, Dr. Margaret Boudreaux.

One of the songs on the album, Just Don’t, features vocals by Pinecrest students and alumni, including sophomores Natalie Jennings and Aryn Spain, and alumni Anne Marie Doxtader ’19, and Maddie Ettmueller ’19. O’Rourke has dedicated her first album to the Pinecrest Academy Class of 2019.

O’Rourke began singing at age three, and has shared her talent at school, church, and in performing arts settings. Currently in her 12th year at Pinecrest, O’Rourke has performed the National Anthem at most Paladins sporting events since sixth grade and has performed in Pinecrest theatrical productions since kindergarten. She trained with Erin McGraw, Musical Theater Teacher at Pinecrest, and currently trains with Amy Little of United Music Studios.

Atlanta Braves fans have also had the pleasure of hearing O’Rourke sing. In 2017, she sang the National Anthem at a Braves game and was invited to sing again on July 18.

“My album release is the most exciting thing that is happening in my life at the moment,” O’Rourke said. “I started this process in December 2018, and my album is going to be released on October 20, 2019. I always knew I wanted to be a singer, ever since I was three. However, I never imagined that my dream would become a reality. This experience has helped me mature and realize the possibilities in life if you persevere and give one hundred percent in everything you do.”

“Working with an emerging young artist like Kate O’Rourke is a thrill for our team! Kate has an incredible natural gift as a vocalist, and she’s always willing to grow, stretch and collaborate,” commented Amy Little of United Music Studios. “From the beginning, she had a clear focus in direction of style, topic, and vibe for her music. Kate’s debut EP is fun, sassy, personal, and powerful. We are so excited for the world to hear her voice and her message."

Follow O’Rourke on Instagram at @kate.orourke_ or on Facebook at Kate ORourke.