Laura Streib, Founder
Continuing her music education in college, Laura earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music at Western Washington University and began building her private studio. She moved to Portland in 2004 to work on her graduate degree in Music. Laura founded Vibe after receiving her Masters Degree in Music Performance at Portland State University. While studying in downtown Portland, Laura discovered the need for art and music education within the schools here in the Portland Metro area and founded Vibe of Portland, with it receiving its nonprofit status in 2007.
Since programming began in 2008, Vibe grew to reach over 2,000 kids annually working at 12 schools across Portland and 2 studio sites. Programming included weekly classes at partner schools, studio classes, workshops, camps and East Winds Band Camp at Mt Hood Community College. Laura is the winner of the 2010 Skidmore Prize from the Willamette Week. She wears many hats, most importantly being a mom to her 3 amazing kids who love art and music and help drive Laura’s passion to see that ALL children have access to the arts. Currently, Laura is the founder of a consulting business for arts organizations, Aura Creative Consulting.
Laura grew up with a life filled with music. She started playing piano in elementary school, added the flute in 5th grade, and finally landed on playing the oboe in 7th grade. Music and access to an amazing arts education is where she developed her passion for music and the arts and built community. Some of her life-long friends came from this shared arts experience.