Phoenix Flute Lessons

About Laura

Laura Strickland is a freelance flutist with music degrees from Northwestern University and Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and with doctoral studies at the University of Maryland and University of Illinois.

She is the flutist with the award-winning SoSco Flute and Guitar Duo. SoSco Duo is one of the busiest wedding and special event ensembles in the Phoenix area. Laura is also principal flute with Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble.

Before relocating to Phoenix, Laura performed on flute and piccolo in a wide range of ensembles throughout Chicago, Cincinnati, Seattle and Washington D.C.

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BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION    

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Master of Music, Music Theory

Award: Epstein Prize, Tuition Reimbursement    

Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH

Master of Music, Flute Performance

Awards: Full tuition merit scholarship, National Honor Society

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Music, Flute Performance

 Awards: Dean’s List, Pi Kappa Lambda National Honorary Music Society

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PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

SoSco Flute & Guitar Duo

Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble

Paradise Valley Chamber Music Collective

Mesa Encore Theater

Scottsdale Musical Theater Company

Avira Flute Duo

Scottsdale Baroque Orchestra

Scottsdale Arts Orchestra

FLUTE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Music Works Academy

Music Masters

Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Woodwinds by Germann, Business Manager

Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble, Exective Director

Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, Board Member

Scottsdale Musical Arts, Board President