Karen Smith
Karen Smith, founder and director of the Resonance Flute Consort, is a well-known and widely respected music librarian and archivist in the film music industry. After earning degrees in both …
Julie Long
An active freelance flutist in the Los Angeles area, Julie Long has played with nearly every major local ensemble at every major local venue. Hailed “a terrific flutist” by Julius …
Shannon Christianson Rivera
Shannon Christianson Rivera began her formal training on piano, followed soon after by flute, voice, cello, trombone and baritone. Ultimately discovering her love for the flute, Shannon received a Bachelor …
Norda Mullen
Norda Mullen was born in Savannah, Tennessee, and raised in Starkville, Mississippi, to an artistically rich parentage. She attended Interlochen National Music Camp and studied with Alexander Murray, former principle …
Rik Noyce
Increasingly in demand as a recitalist and collaborative chamber musician, Altus Flutes Performing Artist, Dr. Rik Noyce, is known for his rich, expressive tone, and his passionate musicality. An advocate …
David Shostac
David Shostac, well-known for his performances throughout North America, is also principal flutist and frequent soloist with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. David has been principal flutist of the St. …
Michelle Matsumune
Hailed as “possessing rich, mellow flute playing, lovely lyrical style, and excellent breath control” by ClassicsToday.com, Michelle Matsumune is a fourth generation Californian and a lover of chamber music.
She concertizes regularly with …
Frank Macchia
Currently residing in Los Angeles, Frank was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. In 1976 Frank attended Berklee College of Music, studying woodwinds with Joseph Viola, Joe Allard, Steve …