Introduction
A passionate, colorful, versatile musician and Georgia native, Kellie Henry is an active flutist, teacher, collaborator, adjudicator, and clinician currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at The Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University. She previously attended Valdosta State University and The University of Tennessee – Knoxville. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Valdosta State University and studied privately for 6 years prior to collegiate studies. Her primary teachers include Anna Thibeault, Elizabeth Goode, and Andrée Martin.
Kellie leads an exciting performance career as a student and professional. This includes experiences in orchestras, wind ensembles, musical theater pits, and a myriad of chamber ensembles. She currently holds orchestral positions with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra (NC) and Albany Symphony Orchestra (GA) and has performed with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra (GA), Johnson City Symphony Orchestra (TN), and Symphony of the Mountains (TN). She was a winner of the National Flute Association Collegiate Flute Choir Competition (2015) the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition (2015).
Kellie is the founder and flute instructor of the Henry Flute Studio currently located in Columbus, GA. She is also experienced with teaching flute lessons online and currently accepting new students!
Education
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Valdosta State University
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August 2013-May 2017
Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance
Magna Cum Laude
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Columbus State University
- August 2018-present Artist Diploma
Experience
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Albany Symphony Orchestra (GA)
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August 2017-present
Third Flute/Piccolo
-previously served as a flute section substitute from December 2015-August 2017
-substitute for principal, second, third, and piccolo positions -
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra (TN)
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September 2017-present
Flute Section Substitute
-substitute for third flute/piccolo position
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Valdosta Symphony Orchestra
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June 2018-present
Flute Section Substitute
-previously performed in ensemble as a student at Valdosta State University (2013-2017
-performed in principal, second, third, and piccolo positions -
Valdosta Symphony Orchestra
- August 2016-May 2017 Student Assistant Librarian
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First Baptist Church of Columbus, GA
- August 2018-present Music Intern
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Wildacres Flute Retreat
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June 2011-present
Student Assistant
-assist with registration
-give tours to first-time attendees
-assist with transportation of master teachers and faculty to and from the masterclass
-assist with publicity and recruiting for masterclass -
From Breath to Tone to Expression - A Contemporary Flute Course by Robert Dick
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June 2018-present
Co-Publicist
-assist with publicity and recruiting for masterclass
-assist with transportation of master teacher to and from the masterclass -
Flute Center of New York
- August 9-12, 2018 National Flute Convention Volunteer (Orlando, FL)
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Asheville Symphony Orchestra
- September 2019-present 2nd Flute
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Brevard Philharmonic
- July 2019-present Flute Section Substitute
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Sinfonia Gulf Coast
- September 2019-present Flute Section Substitute
