Introduction
As a flutist I have lived all over the country and experienced the joys of playing chamber and orchestral music with many different musicians. I have worked to refine my skills both as a soloist in recital and as an ensemble player. Teaching has shown me the joy of music, and how connecting to young musicians and passing down the craft of flute playing is a form of expression that is desperately needed to connect us as humans.
Education
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The Catholic University of America, Benjamin T. Rome School of Music
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1993-1997
Bachelor of Music in flute performance cum laude, with coursework in art history and pedagogy. Studied with flutists Basil Kyriakoû, Dr. MaryBeth Lewandowski, Michel Debost, and Claude Monteux.
The Catholic University Symphony Orchestra, co-principal flute; Wind Ensemble, co-principal flute; CUA Opera & Musical Theater Pit Orchestra, co-principal flute; Finalist CUA Concerto Competition.
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The Pierre Monteux School for Conductors and Orchestra Musicians
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1997
Residential summer program in orchestral training.
The Pierre Monteux School is a residential training program for professional conductors and orchestral musicians, conducted in summer sessions in Hancock, Maine.
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Interlochen Center for the Arts
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1992
Flute/Piccolo
An intensive residential training program for young musicians.
Experience
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The Virginia Symphony Orchestra
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2000-2001
Flute/Piccolo
Performed as a regular substitute flutist for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra while living in the Norfolk, Virginia area.
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The Tidewater Winds
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2001
Flute/Piccolo
The Tidewater Winds is a professional band that performs seasonally throughout the Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia area.
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Gustavo Romero Festival Orchestra
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2008
Principal Flute
A summer orchestra performing in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Concerts to Benefit Orchkids
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2014-2016
Co-principal flute
Together with other Washington DC area professional musicians, we performed seasonal benefit concerts to improve access to private lessons and music curriculum in both the New Orleans, Louisiana, area and the Baltimore, Maryland, area. These concerts included performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony, and others.
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DC Youth Orchestra
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1998-2001
Flute Instructor
Taught flute and wind sectionals and orchestral repertoire to all ages, from beginner through advanced levels.
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Music Together of Galloway
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2006-2007
Music Together Teacher
As a licensed Music Together teacher for pre-school children, I taught Music Together classes in an immersive musical environment following a curriculum of play and learning in music.
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Self-employed
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1997-present
Freelance Flutist
Performed as a soloist, chamber ensemble and orchestral musician, and taught flute privately with a studio of 50+ students.
