Biography and education
, Professor of Flute at Texas State, is Principal Flute with the Austin Lyric Opera and the Victoria Bach Festival Orchestra and plays frequently with Austin and San Antonio Symphonies. She holds BM. and M.M. degrees and a Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music and a Doctor of Arts degree from Ball State University where she was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Citation. She was awarded the Texas State University Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activities and was runner-up from the College of Fine Arts and Communication for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- panelist, Careers in College Teaching: Pathways to Success. August 3, 2024.
- Flutist, Conspirare concert (vocal ensemble).
April 23, 2024 - April 27, 2024.
Performances:
- Conspirare (vocal ensemble). April 23, 2024 - April 27, 2024 St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Austin, TX.
- Flutist, Chamber Ensemble at TXST.
April 18, 2024.
Performances:
- Faculty Artist Series. April 18, 2024 Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, TXST.
- Principal Flute, Austin Opera performances.
January 2023 - November 2023.
Performances:
- Austin Opera company. January 16, 2023 - November 5, 2023 Long Center, Austin, TX.
- member of ensemble, Premier of flute ensemble commissioned work.
August 13, 2022.
Performances:
- National Flute Association convention. August 13, 2022 Chicago, IL.
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Department Achievement Award - music nominee for Pres. Award for Teaching. 2021 - Present
- Award / Honor Nominee: Presidential Award, TX State University - School of Music. 2015
- Award / Honor Nominee: Runner-up for the College of Fine Arts for Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2008
- Award / Honor Recipient: School of Music and College of Fine Arts for Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2008
- Award / Honor Nominee: Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Fine Arts and Communications. 2008
Featured service activities
- Adjudicator
Austin Flute Society
- Coordinator / Organizer
Masterclasses/Clinics given by US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
- Member
Golden Anniversary Awards Committee for National Flute Association
- Member
Alumni Committee
- Member
Upper Level Review Committee for Performance majors
- Adjudicator
UIL - State Solo and Ensemble