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A Symphony of Freedom

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The Utah Valley Symphony will perform a special FREE summer concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of America!

Saturday, August 15th, 7:00 PM at The Orchard at University Place, 575 East University Parkway, in Orem.

This program brings together some of the most exciting and recognizable music connected to the American experience, including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Copland’s Hoe-Down, selections from Bernstein’s West Side Story, as well as patriotic favorites. We’ll also feature vocal artists Amy Shreeve Keeler, Britani Bateman, and David Smith.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of patriotic favorites to continue celebrating Americas’ 250th Anniversary. 

Look for me in the flute section!

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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.

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Utah Valley Symphony Masterworks Concert

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Experience the magic of music at our Masterworks concert with Guest Conductor Christian Smith!

April 17th and 18th, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Symphony takes you on a journey through Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, also known as the “New World Symphony”. This masterpiece encapsulates the composer’s exploration of American themes during his time in the United States.

The symphony will also perform Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra, and Suk’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 6 and Javelin by Michael Torke. Don’t miss this captivating performance.

It has some amazing flute parts in this concert. Join us!! Click here for tickets.

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Winter Recital 2024

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We had our Studio Winter Recital over the weekend. Even though the weather was 50 degrees, which is considered warm for Utah in January, it was still called our Winter Recital. Each flute student prepared a piece to perform. This was the first time some of them have performed in a recital hall setting on a stage like this.

I was really proud of how well each of my flute students prepared for this recital. A variety of styles were represented with pieces ranging from classical composers by J. S. Bach, G. P. Telemann, W. A. Mozart and C. W. Gluck to 19th century composer Wilhelm Popp and other pieces by modern composers William Billingsley, Chirstopher Nolan, James Rae, and Paul Harris.

Having studio recitals is an incentive to really polish a piece of music and provides an opportunity to share with your family and friends (and fellow flute players) the progress you’ve been making.

I truly believe that if you are going to take the time to develop a talent, you should take the time to share that talent with others. Bravo to everyone last Saturday!