About Amanda D.
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Co-Founder and Flute Teacher
Apr, 2020 - PresentVirtual Woodwind Academy
An online music education program (that is go-at-your-own-pace!) for adult woodwind players. The program covers topics like breathing, technique building, embouchure, key signatures/time signatures, learning improvisation and more. Check it out at https://virtualwoodwinds.com
Flute Teacher
Apr, 2020 - PresentInternational School of Music
Located it in Bethesda, MD
Flute Faculty
Jun, 2018 - Aug, 2018Camp Encore/Coda
Flute lessons, chamber music, musicology
Woodwind Sectional Coach
Sep, 2015 - Jan, 2017Northern Ohio Youth Orchestras
Coached woodwind sectionals in preparation for concerts.
Teaching Assistant
Jun, 2015 - Jun, 2017Oberlin Flute Academy
Taught group warm up class, assisted with Mock auditions and masterclasses
Director of Flute Choir
Jun, 2015 - Jun, 2017Oberlin Flute Academy
Education
Bachelor of Arts: biology
Sep, 2012 - Dec, 2016Oberlin College
Master of Music: flute performance
Aug, 2017 - May, 2019Peabody Conservatory at the Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Music: Flute performance
Sep, 2012 - Dec, 2016Oberlin Conservatory
Certifications
Level 1 Google Certified Educator
Jun, 2020Google Suite for Education
Proficient in using G Suite for Education to teach online!
Trauma Support Specialist
Nov, 2021Arizona Trauma Institute
Teaching Artist
Oct, 2020Young Audiences of Maryland
Awards
Emerging Artist Competition, first place
Nov, 2013Rochester Flute Association
First Place, DC Regional Woodwind Competition
Feb, 2018National Society of Arts and Letters
Best Mozart Performance, first place
Jan, 2017Global Great Composers Competition
Young Artist Competition, first place
Apr, 2014Central Ohio Flute Association
Affiliations
National Flute Association
Jan, 2013The National Flute Association, founded in 1972, is the largest flute organization in the world. Approximately 5,000 members from more than 50 countries join together in person, online, at conventions, informally and in forums, through publications and classrooms, in performance, in friendship and collegiality. Guided by its goals to encourage a higher standard of artistic excellence for the flute, its performers, and its literature, members include leading soloists, orchestral players, jazz and world music performers, teachers, adult amateurs, and students of all ages.
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