Friday, May 24, 2013

Latest Performances in Spring of 2013


Recordings and notes on the performances to be posted soon.

Recital and Masterclass with John Thorne

March 29th at 7:00 PM

Dumke Recital Hall
University of Utah




On March 29th the University of Utah will be visited by renowned flutist John Thorne.  John Thorne is currently a flute professor at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University.  He was previously associate principal flute of the Houston Symphony.

Following his recital, Professor Thorne will be conducting a masterclass, which I will be privileged to participate in!  I will be performing the first two movements of Bach Sonata in E Major.


****My Junior Recital****


April 13th at 2:00 PM

Dumke Recital Hall
University of Utah








After four years of intensive flute lessons, I am preparing for my Junior Recital, which will bring me one more step toward getting my Music Education degree.

I am currently studying with Caitlyn Valovick Moore, Piccolo Player of the Utah Symphony, whom I have studied with since Fall Semester of 2011.

From  Fall of 2009 to Spring of 2011 I studied with Lisa Byrnes, Assistant Principal of the Utah Symphony.

I am so excited for this recital!  I will be performing the following pieces:

Syrinx by Claude Debussy
Flute Sonata in E Major by J.S. Bach
Rondo from Andante and Rondo for 2 Flutes Op. 25 by Franz Doppler
Sonata for Flute and Piano Op. 23 by Lowell Liebermann
La Tourterelle by Eugene Damare
Ashokan Farewell

Other performers:

Daniel T. Shumway (Piano)
Dallan Gordon (Flute)
Suzanne Havens (Violin)


Verdi's Falstaff:  Opera (Utah Philharmonia Pit Orchestra)

April 19th-20th, 7:30 PM

Kingsbury Hall
University of Utah

Runnin' Fl'Utes 

April 27th, 5:00 PM

Thompson Chamber Music Hall
University of Utah

A New Beginning in Las Vegas

I am at the beginning of a new chapter of my life, and I don't yet know where it will take me.  I am going to miss the University of Utah, the great learning institution it is, along with the friends I made and the professors who taught me so much. I am happy that even though I have yet to complete my degree, I left the U with a bang!

I had an eventful year at the University of Utah.  Just to name a few:

-I attended the National Flute Association Convention in Las Vegas in August 2012 with the Runnin' Fl'Utes
-I performed a piccolo solo with the Runnin' Fl'Utes in December
-I rehearsed and conducted The Moldau with the same group in March
-I played 1st piccolo part in one of the most epic pieces ever composed  music for it's 100th anniversary celebration, Rite of Spring by Stravinsky, along with some other great repertoire, with the University of Utah Philharmonia
-I had the privilege of performing in a Masterclass with renowned flutist John Thorne
-I held my Junior Recital for my Utah friends, family, and professors


More details about my performances, along with recordings, to be posted soon!  

I am now in Las Vegas, transferring to UNLV to finish my degree.  I do not know yet what my course of action will be, or how long it will take to complete my degree.  We will see how it goes when I meet with the Music Adviser.

Once I get settled, I want to seek out as many learning, teaching, and performance opportunities as I can.  Where will I go from here?  I have so many goals and aspirations I want to reach.  It is time for me to get out of my comfort zone, and get out there.  The possibilities are endless!