EDUCATION

BS Degree – State University, Bloomsburg, PA
MS Degree – Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
Music Teacher Training – University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Violin and Flute Study – Forrest Walter and Alfred Lyford
Advanced Flute Study – Frances Blaisdell, Englewood, NJ
Margaret Schecter, Montclair, NJ
Flute Workshop – Mark Thomas – Music Educators Conference, Atlantic City, NJ
Master Class – Julius Baker, Principal Flutist, NY Philharmonic Orchestra
Master Class – Murray Panitz, Principal Flutist, Philadelphia Orchestra
Master Class – James Galway – Renowned Irish Flutist

EXPERIENCE

Principal flutist in high school and college bands and orchestras
Acceptance at high school and college Regional and All-State concert bands
Former flutist with Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra
Former flutist with Lakewood Symphony
Substitute flutist with NJ State Orchestra
Monmouth Conservatory Opera Orchestra
Monmouth Conservatory Festival Orchestra
Judge for Monmouth Arts Council Music Scholarship Awards

PERFORMANCE

Current flutist and principal piccoloist with Monmouth Symphony Orchestra
Former faculty member of the Monmouth Conservatory of Music, Red Bank, NJ
Recitals and Workshop demonstrations at:
Count Basie Theater – Red Bank, NJ
Monmouth University – West Long Branch, NJ
Brookdale Community College – Lincroft, NJ
Cable TV, schools, churches, art shows, ballet orchestra, opera orchestra,
college class workshops, community theater “pit” orchestras
Freelance Chamber Musician:
Flute/Classical Guitar Duo (Keith Calmes, guitarist)
Flute/Harp Duo (Marjorie Mollenauer, harpist)
Flute/Violin Duo (Winnie Burke, Violinist)

REPERTOIRE

Recitalist – Solo repertoire includes most major classical works for flute and piccolo,
symphonic works, opera and chamber music, ranging from baroque to contemporary.
Clinician – Includes teaching workshop sessions, demonstrations, master classes, and
private instruction on flute and piccolo.
Founder and Music Director of “The Festive Flutes,” a semi-professional flute choir who
present light classical music programs throughout New Jersey.
Junior Flute Choir Director of current flute pupils who present recitals at area convales-
cent homes

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Current member of The New York Flute Club
Current member of The National Flute Association
Attendance at yearly 5 – day conventions in cities throughout USA – Philadelphia, New
York, New Orleans, Washington, DC, Boston, Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Albuquerque.
Current member of the National Flute Association Orchestra
Music Arranging Class – Bill Holcombe, Musicians Publications, Trenton, NJ
Assistant Director – Flute Choir Day – Drew University
Mid Atlantic Flute Fair Participation – Alexandria, VA