Shelley Collins, flutist
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​The Delta State University Flute Studio

Delta State University is a great place to study the flute!

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The Fighting Okra, DSU's unofficial mascot

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DSU Flute Student Opportunities
  • Generous music, academic, and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships
  • A supportive, friendly atmosphere for recitals, master classes, and studio classes
  • Flute lessons with Dr. Collins
  • Annual DSU Flute Day
  • Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
  • Pride of the Delta Marching Band 
  • DSU Flute Ensemble and DSU Flute Quartet (including piccolo, alto flute, and bass flutes)
  • Perform at the state-of-the-art Bologna Performing Arts Center on the DSU campus, featuring a concert stage and recital hall, both with excellent acoustics 
  • Small class sizes

Flute Student Successes
  • Winners of Mississippi Music Teachers Association competitions
  • Performances at Mid-South Flute Society events
  • Winners of the DSU Honors Recital competition
  • Successful acceptances into graduate music programs
  • Careers as musicians and educators​
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Guest Artists
DSU flute students have wonderful opportunities to perform in masterclasses for our guest artists. One yearly highlight is DSU Flute Day.


Links to more information
  • DSU Department of Music Home Page 
  • Scholarship Info
  • Dr. C's Articles & Resources for Students
 
I also teach private lessons to pre-college students.
Life in Cleveland, Mississippi
Cleveland is a charming place with friendly people, amazing Southern hospitality, and a quirky, artsy small-town vibe: 
  • Charming, friendly downtown shopping and restaurants
  • Home of the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi 
  • Ranked #2 in Smithsonian Magazine's list of The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit

 
​"Our studio does a fantastic job of supporting each other. We are playing for one another all of the time, whether it's in a masterclass or simply needing help with a rhythm. Since being at DSU, I haven't felt attacked about my playing from another student, only encouraged. I love our studio for this and many other reasons. You guys rock!"
​    --Barbara, music major

"Because our music department specializes in undergraduate degrees, all of our lessons are taught by our flute professor, and undergrads get leadership opportunities in the top ensembles!" --music education major

Guest Artists:
  • Alexa Still - Oberlin College
  • Jill Felber - University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Heather Verbeck - Cincinnati Conservatory  
  • Keith Pettway - Delta State University (emeritus)
  • Kim Pineda - baroque flute
  • Leonard Garrison - University of Idaho
  • Nicole Riner - University of Wyoming
  • Elise Blatchford - University of Memphis
  • Becky Weidman-Winter - Fort Worth, TX
  • Lisa Wolynec - Austin Peay State University
  • Tracey Schmidt-Jaynes - Bloomsburg University (PA)
  • Danilo Mezzadri - University of Southern Mississippi
  • Martha Alford - Eastern University (PA)
  • Lisa Bost-Sandberg - University of North Dakota
  • Rachel Kaplan - Austin, TX
  • Sarah Beck - Brannen Brothers flutes

Studio Photo Gallery

10 reasons I love my job: Sayre, Lindsey, Erin, Lizzy, Laura, Emily, Rosemary, Robyn, Amanda, and Amanda! Spring concert 2015
DSU Flute Ensemble, 2009. Why be boring? :)
DSU Flute Ensemble fall concert, 2013. This is how we do concert black.
Robyn Rouse, 2013 Honors Recital Performer
DSU Flute Quartet, 1st Place at MMTA, 2012. L-R: Lindsey Belton, Jessica Egdorf, Robyn Rouse, Amanda Corkran
Alexa Still Masterclass at DSU, Spring 2013
The DSU Flute Ensemble with "Papa Smurf," aka Dr. Keith Pettway, flute prof emeritus
DSU Flute Ensemble, 2013
DSU Chamber Music Competition Winners, 2013 1st Place-Flute Quartet; 2nd Place-Flute Quintet; 3rd Place-Clarinet Quartet
Jill Felber and Dianne Frazer Recital at DSU, 2012
Delta Holiday Concert, 2012
JJ Hatfield Curry after performing the Carmen Fantasy on the DSU Honors Recital, 2009
Masterclass with Dr. Leonard Garrison, 2011
Masterclass with Dr. Lisa Wolynec, March 2011. Pictured: Robyn Rouse (L) and Jessica Egdorf (R)
Dr. Becky Weidman-Winter Masterclass, March 4, 2012
Breathing exercises in studio class!
DSU Students with Dr. Tadeu Coelho, 2009
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