Discover the joy of music by learning to play the flute from very experienced teacher and performer
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About Sue S.
Experience
Music Performer
Jul, 1978 - PresentLyrical Flute
Dr. Sue Anne Sheya is a classically trained flutist who became a professional musician at the age of 18 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She won the Utah State Senior Winds and Brass Competition at 20 years of age and received a music scholarship to the University of Utah among other prizes. Sue studied with Jane Wadsworth and Eric Graf and in masterclasses with Julius Baker, James Galway, and William Bennett and others. She has extensive professional performing experience in diverse genres including classical, Broadway, Middle Eastern, and folk, blues and jazz, and in studio recording. She has been a member of the Ballet West Orchestra, Utah Chamber Orchestra, Utah Philharmonic Orchestra, Pioneer Theater Company, the Joe Muscolino Band, and Kairo by Night, Sacramento orchestras and has recorded TV and movie soundtracks at the Osmond and L.A. East Studios. She also plays for private and public events as a soloist or in the Wyndstrum flute and harp duo with Carol Kihm and in other ensembles. She delights in teaching music and in her frequent performances around Northern California, whether the event is a casual gig or a formal concert.
Music Teacher
Aug, 1996 - Jun, 1997Montessori
Taught pre-school music to 9 classes per week at three Montessori schools.
Flute Teacher
Sep, 1989 - Jun, 1993Holladay Music
Taught private flute lessons to individual students on a weekly basis at this studio located in Salt Lake City, UT.
Flute Teacher
Sep, 1978 - Jun, 1985Alan Weight Studio
Taught up to 40 flute students a week of ages ranging from elementary to adult at this well respected studio in Salt Lake City, UT.
Flute Teacher
Aug, 1976 - PresentHome Music Studio
Teach general music and flute lessons to private students of ages ranging from pre-school to adult and skill level ranging from beginner to advanced at my home music studio.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Sep, 1978 - Dec, 1983University of Utah
PhD
Sep, 1989 - Apr, 2002University of Utah
Awards
Second Place Winner
Sep, 1974Utah State Fair Junior Winds and Brass Competition
First Place Winner
Sep, 1979Utah State Fair Senior Winds and Brass Competition
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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