Ellen Burr

Ellen Burr is a freelance performer, improviser, composer and teacher in the Los Angeles area. She has performed at the Vancouver Jazz Festival, Portugal’s Ciclo de conciertos and soloed with the many orchestras, having made her debut at age sixteen. She was featured in Flute Talk magazine, October 1997 and has since contributed articles. Ms. Burr can be heard on many independently produced CD’s including two of her own. She has written and played for film, theater and dance. Over fifty of her compositions have been performed in the U.S and Europe. Her improvisational card games Ink Bops is included in Notations 21, the new book featuring graphic scores, ed. by Theresa Sauer. Her passion for teaching began when she gave her first lesson while still in high school. Ms. Burr received her B.M in flute performance from Wichita State University (Kansas) and her M.F.A. in composition from California Institute of the Arts, and a Certificat de Stage (France) from her studies with Jean Pierre Rampal. She is currently a Yamaha Performing Artist. To learn more about Ellen Burr please visit www.ellenburr.com.

Jonna Carter

Jonna Carter studied flute at the University of Colorado-Boulder with Karen Yonovitz and Rod Garnett where she obtained degrees in flute performance and psychology. In addition to being a co-founder, treasurer and member of the Los Angeles Flute Orchestra, she also performs in other chamber groups and symphonies around the L.A. area and has many studio credits on various commercial recording projects.  She is a member of the Celtic Arts Society, the Greater Los Angeles Flute Society and the National Flute Association.

Tamara Chadima

Tamara Chadima received her M.A. from the University of Iowa while studying under renowned flutist and master clinician, Dr. Tadeu Coelho. She is currently the principle flute with the Golden State Pops Orchestra and has played in the Carson-Dominguez Hills Symphony, Peninsula Symphony, American Wind Symphony Orchestra, USAF Heartland of America Band, and the Oskaloosa and Ottumwa, IA, Symphonies.  Ms. Chadima also studied with French flutist Isabelle Chapuis Starr at San Jose State University, earning her B.M.  Her mother, flutist Joanne Chadima, gave Tamara the substantial base upon which she has built her exceptional artistry and career. She recently soloed with the Palos Verdes Regional Orchestra and is currently working on a flute and voice duo CD with Soprano Gina Graziadio. Ms. Chadima was named the 2005 Artist in Residence with the Areon Flutes ensemble and will be their guest artist and clinician for the Areon Flutes Summer Music Camp. Ms. Chadima maintains a demanding schedule as an orchestral performer, soloist, chamber musician and teacher in the greater Los Angeles area.

Katrina Hauser

Katrina Hauser began studying music at the Saturday Conservatory of Music. She received a Bachelor's degree in flute performance from the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, CA and a Master's degree in performance from the University of Southern California. She also studied briefly at Boston University. Her teachers include Roland Moritz, Shirley Dominik, Leone Buyse, Roger Stevens and James Walker. In addition to the LA Flute Orchestra, Katrina performs with Opera A La Carte, Flauto Badinage, La Folia Chamber ensemble and various other performing ensembles in the Los Angeles area. Katrina is a member of the Greater Los Angeles Flute Society and the National Flute Association.

Ciprian Ignat

Flutist Ciprian Ignat, a native of Romania, has achieved many accomplishments since coming to the United States in 1998. Mr. Ignat is currently striving to finish his degree in flute performance which he started at the Gheorghe Dima music conservatory in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. After coming to the United States, Mr. Ignat attended USC in the advanced study program for flute performance. Mr. Ignat has performed with the USC Thorton Symphony Orchestra and Quintet, and the Brentwood-Westwood Symphony Orchestra, and
his teachers have included Jim Walker and Anne Zentner.  Mr. Ignat has won numerous flute competitions including the Culver City Marina Westchester Symphony young artists’ concerto competition in October 2003, Rio Hondo Symphony young artists competition in January 2003, Bellflower Symphony concerto competition in March 2003, and won the young artists Peninsula music festival competition in June 2003.  In addition to performing actively and teaching privately, Mr. Ignat also specializes in flute repair including overhauls, repading, adjustments, and oiling for both student and professional instruments. He also sells fine leather case covers for flute and piccolos under the name Ciprian Designs, which were introduced at the NFA convention in August 2004.  To learn more about Ciprian please visit www.ciprianignat.com

Boglarka Kiss

Flutist Boglárka Kiss, a native of Hungary, with residences in that country and California, has been active as a freelancer, soloist, orchestral player and teacher on two continents. She has been featured on Hungarian radio several times, and collaborated on orchestral recordings for the Naxos label. As a recitalist, she embraces standard works as well as rarely-heard repertoire from around the world. Her first CD "Air"--a collaboration with renowned pianist Robert Thies and cellist Cecilia Tsan--features Hungarian works as well as the world premier recording of Billy Childs' Sonata for Flute and Piano. In 2003, Boglárka gave a lecture-presentation on Hungarian flute music at the National Flute Association's annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. She maintains a commitment to teaching as well: currently, she is Professor of Flute and Lecturer of Music at Cerritos College, and has a private studio. Her teachers have included Várhidy Györgyné, Danilo Lozano, James Newton, Anne Zentner and Julius Baker. Visit her website at www.fuvola.com

David Lamont

David Lamont is a native Angeleno.  He started piano at four, flute at eight,  going on to receive a B.A. from UCLA in flute performance where he studied with  Sheridon Stokes.  He went on to earn an M.A. in Musicology from Cal State,  Northridge.  Subsequent teachers include James Newton, Charlie Shoemake, Ira  Shulman, Bill Greene and Mark Carlson.  He has participated in master classes with Eddie Daniels and the late Julius Hemphill (World Saxophone Quartet). He recently toured Asia with the Escovedo Project, a Latin/Jazz band, and  recorded their soon to be released CD.  He has recently recorded the Claude Bolling Suite For Flute and Jazz Piano, soon to be released.  He performs regularly with various chamber groups and jazz combos throughout the Southern California area.  Other recordings include film, television and radio and he has also composed for radio.  He also maintains a busy teaching schedule of flute, piano and saxophone students in Malibu, CA Instruments include: Flute, Piccolo, Eb flute, Alto flute, Bass flute, Baroque (1 keyed) flute, Irish (8 keyed) flute, Oboe and English horn as a performer, Soprano, Alto and Tenor Saxophone and piano as a teacher

Joanne Lazzaro

Joanne Lazzaro holds a BS in Music Education and BA in Spanish from Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania and an MM in Flute Performance from the University of Southern California. She has been performing in flute choirs since 1979, appearing several times at the National Flute Association as part of the Professional Flute Choir, with the LA Tribute Orchestra in 2001, and with Los Angeles based group Flauto Badinage. In 1992 she was the Information Booth Chairperson for the NFA Los Angeles Convention; in 1996  and 1997 she held the position of NFA Assistant Exhibits Coordinator (Chicago) and Exhibits Coordinator (Phoenix), respectively. She held the position of 2nd Flute/Piccolo in the Hour of Power Orchestra (broadcast weekly worldwide) from 1998 –2001. Currently she freelances in the Los Angeles area & performs in two  flute ensembles - Flauto Badinage andthe Los Angeles Flute Orchestra.

Carol Long

Carol Long is a graduate of the University of Alabama in music education.  She served as Assistant Band Director/Flute Specialist with the Gregory-Portland Unified School District in Texas for three years.  She has performed with the Burbank Symphony Orchestra, the National Professional Flute Choir, and the Victoria Symphony and Corpus Christi Wind Ensemble in Texas.  Carol has studied flute with Sheryl Cohen, Arthur Hoberman, and Adah Toland-Mosello.  She currently works as a human resources supervisor for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Fawntice McCain

An accomplished flautist known for her diverse performance abilities and beautiful tone, Fawntice McCain is a recipient of The Los Angeles Philharmonic Excellence in Diversity Fellowship, a winner of The Crane New Music Festival National Solo Competition in New York, and first place winner of the Beem Foundation Solo Music Competition. In recent years she has been a member of Adam Rudolph's Go: Organic Orchestra, voted LA Weekly's Best World Music Ensemble in 2003 and 2005 and recorded on Meta Records, and "Music For Like Instruments, The Flutes" a flute quartet headed by jazz and improvisation instrumentalist Vinny Golia, recorded on Ninewinds records. A karma yogini, Fawntice enjoys raising funds for and bringing awareness to her favorite charity organizations. In 2005 she produced and performed in a successful classical music concert, raising over $1,400 for Save The Children. Besides music, she enjoys performing Egyptian bellydance, ice skating, and long walks in the forest and along the shore. Fawntice is a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher and a Loyola Marymount University certified yoga therapist. Fawntice received a Masters Degree in Flute Performance and Integrated Media in 1999 from The California Institute of the Arts.

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Laura Osborn

Originally from Colorado, Laura Osborn has performed nationally as a soloist and ensemble musician. She has lived in the Los Angeles area for almost 20 years, playing concerts, recitals, freelance occasions, and recording sessions in venues throughout Southern California.

Ms. Osborn has earned degrees in music from the University of Southern California, New England Conservatory, and University of California, Los Angeles. She has been a student of James Walker, Roger Stevens, Ran Blake, and Kenny Burrell. At present, she is conducting research for a dissertation on rhythm and musical expression in American old-time music.

Ms. Osborn brings her interest in various types of music—from classical to jazz to world styles—into her performing and teaching.

Vicente G. Pena

Vicente’s musical training began when he was quite young and he attributes his development to years of study with various Flutists and Professors in Los Angeles.  His orchestral performances are vast and he currently manages and plays with the Southeast Symphony, Torrance Symphony, and the Redlands Bowl Symphony.  Other orchestral experiences of note include the Marina del Rey/Culver City Symphony, the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, Downey Symphony, as well as the Carson and Bellflower Symphonies.  Vicente is also well versed in operas, musicals, and as a soloist at such noted venues as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.  He is a studio musician and has played on many recordings for up and coming artists in Los Angeles.  He is the founder and director of Sierra Sounds, coordinating and performing chamber music for various personal and corporate events.  He also directs the Vince Pena Flute Choir in Torrance, CA.  Currently, Vicente is a freelance performer and contractor and an Accountant by day.

Jennifer Roth

Jennifer Roth is a graduate of Eastman School of Music and California Institute of the Arts.  She is a soloist and chamber player, and an avid performer of new and improvised music for flutes.  Jennifer is Piccoloist with the Culver City Symphony, the Carson Symphony, and the Marina Del Rey Summer Symphony and occasionally with the Torrance Symphony, the Southeast Symphony and the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay.  She has been a member of the Los Angeles Flute Orchestra since 2000. Jennifer has appeared with the Golden State Pops Orchestra, the Young Musician's Foundation Debut Orchestra, Vinny Golia's Large Ensemble, MESTO (Multi-Ethnic Star Orchestra), and as a soloist at The Salvation Theater, The Smell, Rocco's and Cantor's Kibbitz Room in Los Angeles.  Jennifer is an accomplished instructor of flute and woodwinds and is currently on faculty at The Santa Monica Academy of Music and the Amadeus Music Academy, both in Santa Monica, California.  She also maintains a studio of private students in Los Angeles. 

Emily Senchuk

Emily Senchuk began her musical studies with the flute, however her interest in jazz and musical theatre led to her to take up the clarinet and saxophone as well. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Music Composition from Wayne State University in Detroit MI, and was a finalist in the 1997 National Young Composer’s Competition.  While in school and after graduation, Emily was busy performing as a freelance musician in a variety of musical styles ranging from classical chamber ensembles to jazz combos and big bands.  Emily relocated to Los Angeles in 1999, and currently performs with the Palisades Symphony and the Santa Monica Symphony Woodwind Quintet in addition to performing freelance engagements and teaching privately. She has also played on many recording sessions for independent films. Her recording work has called for her to perform on flute, alto flute, piccolo, soprano, alto & tenor saxophones, clarinet, pennywhistles, recorder, shakuhachi, crystal flute, and bansuri.

Roland Tso

Roland Tso studied music at the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and was a member of the Highland Park Symphony Orchestra.  Along with his involvement with music, his interests also encompass other art forms, including sculpture and architecture.  He has a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master's Degree in Architecture from Yale University.  Roland studied flute with Patti Sikorski and Gordon Halligan and has recently broadened his enthusiasm to include the contrabass, F bass and sub-contrabass flutes.