​The Delta State University Flute Studio

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

Fighting Okra with flute
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

Guest Artists
DSU flute students have wonderful opportunities to perform in masterclasses for our guest artists. Visiting flutists have included:
  • 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 - freelance performer, 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 - freelance performer, Austin, TX
  • Sarah Beck - Brannen Brothers flutemakers

Life in Cleveland, Mississippi
Cleveland is a charming place with friendly people, amazing Southern hospitality, and a quirky, artsy small-town vibe: 
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I also teach private lessons to pre-college students.
 
​"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

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