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Flute, Performing, Utah Valley Symphony

Coming Together

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A week and a half ago the Utah Valley Symphony had our concert with Loren Allred which was so much fun. I love coming together with special artists. I was inspired not only by Loren’s amazing voice but also by her comments about not giving up on your dreams and how music has blessed her life. She shared how the song Never Enough from The Greatest Showman changed her life and the course of her career. You never know when one seemingly small thing will end up changing your life forever.

After the concert another orchestra member said to me, “I don’t know why that made me emotional.” I knew what she felt because at one point in the concert, I felt it too. For me, it is bringing that many people together for something that is uplifting. It fills the world with goodness and fills your soul with joy. It’s great to play a small role as a flute player in the symphony by creating that experience for such a large crowd.

Keep dreaming. Don’t give up. Keep coming together and find ways to lift those around you.

Flute, Performing, Utah Valley Symphony

Loren Allred Concert

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The voice behind “Never Enough” from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and the singer/songwriter whose vocal prowess captivated the nation on NBC’s AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Loren Allred will be joined by the Utah Valley Symphony for an evening of powerful vocals and beautiful music!

Friday, August 30th, 2024, 8:00 pm at the Scera Outdoor Theatre, 600 S. 400 E., Orem, Utah. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Click here for tickets.

Loren Allred, the renowned singer-songwriter, soared to fame with her captivating rendition of “Never Enough” from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, achieving multi-platinum status and garnering widespread acclaim. Despite initially being relatively unknown, her Golden Buzzer performance on Britain’s Got Talent in 2022 propelled her into the limelight. Collaborating with icons such as Michael Bublé and embarking on global tours alongside Andrea Bocelli and David Foster, Loren’s vocal prowess knows no bounds. Notably, she is featured in Disney’s “World of Color – One” at Disneyland and contributed her voice to the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth theme song “No Promises to Keep.” In 2023, Loren released her EP “I Hear Your Voice” and is currently working on new music slated for release this summer. In 2024, Loren captivated audiences on NBC’s America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League, reaffirming her status as a musical powerhouse. With each performance, Loren Allred leaves an indelible mark on the industry, continually redefining musical excellence.

Flute, Practicing

Summer Rewards

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Summer is known for extra activities like fun trips, vacations, camps, family reunions, carnivals and more. Sometimes it can be hard to practice your flute when your time is competing with so many events on your calendar.

That’s why an extra CONGRATULATIONS goes out to my flute and piano students who earned a summer practice treat. Way to go! Enjoy the end of summer and we’ll have some more fun and get back to work after school starts.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote

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What is success?

  • To laugh often and much;
  • to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
  • to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
  • to appreciate the beauty;
  • to find the best in others;
  • to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
  • to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
  • This is to have succeeded!
Festivals, Flute

Festival Congratulations

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Sending out huge congratulations to each of my students for performing last weekend at the Timpanogos Area Flute Federation Festival under the direction of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Each student had to perform two songs; one of which had to be memorized. All of my students received Superior ratings!! Way to go everyone, you did it!

This year two of my students earned their 15 point gold cup and one student earned a 30 point gold cup. Hooray! That takes 3 years and 6 years respectively of Superior ratings. Congratulations! That’s a lot of flute practicing.

It’s great to work really hard toward a performance and to have your efforts pay off in the moment when it counts. As a teacher, it’s rewarding to see each of my flute students progress and grow in their flute development on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. I’m proud of you for taking advantage of another performing opportunity to learn and grow. Keep up the good work everyone.

Bravo!!