OSU Faculty Flute Recital

Save the date for my Oklahoma State University Faculty Recital on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Recital Hall.

Works will include Mel Bonis’ Air Vaudois, Franz Doppler’s Air Valaques, Philippe Gaubert’s Sonata No. 3, Thea Musgrave’s Impromptu No. 2, and Joseph Schwantner’s Black Anemones.

Featuring collaborative pianist Pi-Ju Chiang, clarinetist Babette Belter, and oboist Andrew Parker.

Lakeshore Rush at the Chicago Cultural Center

I can’t wait to perform with Lakeshore Rush at the Chicago Cultural Center on Thursday, October 31 at 12pm. Our program will include Marcos Balter’s Ignis Fatuus, Seth Boustead’s Three for Zhou, Amos Gillespie’s Musics and Of Nature’s Palette, Pierre Jalbert’s Triple Set, and Bill Ryan’s Blurred.

Come join us in this magnificent space!

OSU Symphony Orchestra: Concertino Performance

I can’t wait to perform Lita Grier’s Renascence with the Oklahoma State University Greenwood School of Music’s Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.

First Lady of OSU Concert

It will be my honor to join cellist Meredith Blecha-Wells and pianist Heather Lanners on the First Lady of OSU Recital on Monday, October 21 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Performing Arts Center.

Together we will perform Bohuslav Martinů’s Trio for flute, cello, and piano.

Greenwood School of Music Faculty Chamber Recital

I’ll be collaborating with clarinetist Babette Belter and oboist Andrew Parker on OSU’s Greenwood School of Music Faculty Chamber Recital on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Center Recital Hall.

Come hear Thea Musgrave’s Impromptu No. 2 for flute, clarinet, and oboe, as well as other fantastic works performed by our stellar GSM faculty in our brand new space!

NACWPI 2019 National Conference

I look forward to performing with clarinetist Babette Belter and saxophonist Johnny Salinas at the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors 2019 National Conference at the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, October 12 at 5pm.

Works include Chelsea Komschlies’ Steam and Catherine McMichael’s Eclectic Trio.

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra: Concertino Performance

I’m thrilled about my upcoming performance of Lita Grier’s Renascence with the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra on Sunday, October 6 at 4pm.

Lakeshore Rush at Thirsty Ears Festival 2019

We’ll be performing at the Access Contemporary Music Thirsty Ears Festival 2019 on Saturday, August 10 on the Main Stage at 7pm. Thirsty Ears is Chicago’s only classical music street festival in its 4th year.

$10 suggested donation (all proceeds benefit the ACM School of Music, a non-profit organization)

1758 W Wilson Ave
Chicago

Come join us for this fun all ages event!

"Creating a Recording Made Simple" Presentation

I had the pleasure of presenting at the Technology: Recording and Online Presence session at the National Flute Association Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, August 2, 2019. Click HERE to view the slides from my presentation.

NFA Convention 2019: Salt Lake City, UT

I look forward to presenting my lecture-demo “Creating a Recording Made Simple” at the National Flute Association Convention on Friday, August 2 from 10-11am as part of the Technology: Recordings and Online Presence event.

OSU Music Camp

Oklahoma State University’s Summer Music Camp is coming up July 7-12. Registration is now open and I look forward to teaching at this fantastic program again this year.

Go Pokes!

Lakeshore Rush at Avaloch Farm Music Institute

We are excited to announce that Lakeshore Rush has been awarded a 2019 residency at Avaloch Farm Music Institute in New Hampshire.

The institute provides a unique opportunity for chamber music ensembles to have the time and space to work intensively on repertoire, prepare for recordings, concerts or competitions, work with composers on commissions, and expand upon the groups musical identity.

Our residency will take place June 15-21, 2019.

Lakeshore Rush at PianoForte Studios

Join us for our yearly PianoForte Studios concert on Friday, June 7 at 8pm!!

Lakeshore Rush will be joined by special guests composer/saxophonist Amos Gillespie and percussionist Josh Graham in this exciting program that features works by midwestern composers. 

Works will include Amos Gillespie's Spanish Speakers and These Questions Three; Philip Glass's Closing from Glassworks; David Lang's These Broken Wings; Gian Carlo Menotti's Trio for clarinet, violin, and piano; Bill Ryan's Blurred; and the Chicago premiere of Roger Zare's Zodiacal Light.

Link to reserve advanced tickets ($20/$10): EVENTBRITE

Movie Score Recording: Dreaming Grand Avenue

Other members of Lakeshore Rush and I had a great time recording the movie score by Seth Boustead to the upcoming film Dreaming Grand Avenue on Sunday, May 12.

We look forward to hearing the final product and seeing the film when it’s released!

OKC Philharmonic: Deep German Romanticism

I had the pleasure of subbing on 3rd flute on Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s Deep German Romanticism concert conducted by Alexander Michelthwate on Saturday, May 11 at 8pm.

Works included J. Strauss Jr.’s Kaiser-Walzer, Op. 437, Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and R. Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life), Op. 40.

The performance will be broadcast on KUCO 90.1 FM on Wednesday, June 5 at 8pm and Saturday, June 8 at 8am on “Performance Oklahoma”.

The American Prize: 3rd Place

I’m honored to announce that I won 3rd Place in the professional division of The American Prize in Instrumental Performance, 2018-19!

Here’s a link to the announcement: The American Prize

Belter Murphy Duo at Women Composers Festival of Hartford

Clarinetist Babette Belter and I will perform at the Women Composers Festival of Hartford on March 30, 2019 as part of the Music Marathon at Trinity College’s Gruss Hall.

Works include Lita Grier’s 3 x 2 and Chelsea Komschlies’ Steam.

New Music Chicago Presents Lakeshore Rush

Lakeshore Rush’s full ensemble will perform on Sunday, March 24 at 3pm at Guarneri Hall (11 E Adams St, Chicago) as part of a New Music Chicago Impromptu Festival.

Works by Bradfish, Gillespie, Glass, and Menotti.

Special guest percussionist Joshua Graham.

Belter Murphy Duo at the Music by Women Festival

Clarinetist Babette Belter and I will perform at the Music by Women Festival on March 7-9, 2019 at the Mississippi University for Women.

As the Belter Murphy Duo, we will perform two fantastic works by living American women composers: Lita Grier’s 3 x 2 and Chelsea Komschlies’ Steam.

OSU Faculty Chamber Recital

Please join me and my esteemed colleagues for a Faculty Chamber Recital at Oklahoma State University’s Sertean Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7pm.

Assisted by Tyler Austin, Babette Belter, Melissa Bosma, Pi-Ju Chiang, Heather Lanners, and Jeffrey Loeffert.

Works by Debussy, Dubois, Ginastera, Komschlies, and McMichael.