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Welcome to the flute studio at the 麻豆影院 College of Music!听
The flute studio (or 鈥淔ludio,鈥� as we like to call ourselves!) typically welcomes a class of 13-17 flutists each year from Colorado, across the country听and abroad to earn BM, BME, BA, MM, AD and DMA degrees. Students in the flute studio value an environment of intellectual curiosity and are encouraged to explore double majors, minors听and certificates in addition to a comprehensive and rigorous flute curriculum.听
The flute studio values connection and community. Every flute major has a weekly lesson with Professor of Flute Christina Jennings. Students also attend weekly studio class, TA supplemental lessons and extra topic classes (topics have included excerpts, technique, artistry, piccolo and more). We are fortunate to host guest artists and ensembles annually; past artists have included James Galway, Demarre McGill, Valerie Coleman, Paula Robison, Carol Wincenc, Eighth Blackbird and The Cleveland Orchestra. CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 music library houses the complete solo collection of legendary flutist Martha Rearick.
All students participate in ensembles.听The flute studio also benefits tremendously from the collaborative piano program. Under the direction of Margaret McDonald and Alexandra Nyugen, collaborative majors learn major flute repertoire, coached by our faculty and performed on recitals.听
CU 麻豆影院 is dedicated to developing the universal musician. Students are expected to balance academic and instrumental excellence, and have the opportunity to participate in a range of diverse programs鈥攊ncluding our听Entrepreneurship Center for Music鈥攁nd in a multitude of ensembles, including CU 麻豆影院 SoundWorks, the听Early Music Ensemble听and non-Western music ensembles. In addition, the college鈥檚听Musicians鈥� Wellness Program includes courses in Developing the Whole Musician and the Alexander Technique. For a complete look at these diverse programs, we invite you to explore the College of Music website.
Christina Jennings
Flutist Christina Jennings relishes an artistic life comprised of sharing music with audiences and students. Her search for beauty and meaning leads her to explore diverse music and approaches with a wide range of artistic partners and young musicians. The Houston Press declared, 鈥淛ennings has got what it takes: a distinctive voice, charisma and a pyrotechnic style that works magic on the ears.鈥� Highlights from upcoming and recent seasons include the premiere of 鈥淕limmerglass,鈥� a new concerto for flute and wind ensemble by Kevin Day; collaborations with the pianist Simone Dinnerstein performing music of J.S. Bach; and creative teaching with Tonebase, an online music teaching platform.听MORE
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