Umoja Flute Institute

We're two days away from our panel on Sunday, June 28th. We hope to see you there.

Panelist: Dr. Jackie Cordova-Arrington
Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington is the Assistant Professor of Flute at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance and a member of the Oregon Wind Quintet. As an educator she has performed in residencies across the country and facilitated masterclasses at institutions including but not limited to: The University of Hawaii Manoa, University of Puget Sound, University of Maryland, Ohio State University among others.
As a former member of Carnegie Hall's chamber music collective, Ensemble Connect, Jacqueline collaborated with colleagues in performances at the Weill, Trinity, Subculture, and National Sawdust Concert Series. In contrast to the ensemble’s more traditional performances, Jacqueline gained experience leading interactive performances in various community spaces including public schools, correctional facilities, and centers for adults with developmental disabilities.
Jacqueline completed her doctorate at the Eastman School of Music studying with Bonita Boyd with an additional certificate in World Music. Her former teachers include David Cramer, Amy Porter, and Bradley Garner.
Equally at home on the orchestral stage, and as a recipient of the William D. Ford Fulbright Grant, Jacqueline studied with principal flutist of the Berlin Philharmonic Andreas Blau. Her training in Berlin initiated her success as an orchestral flutist, leading to performances with major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Milwaukee Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Louisiana Philharmonic.
In 2021, Jacqueline co-founded the Umoja Flute Institute, a non-profit that creates opportunities in professional development, performance, and community for black flutists around the world. She currently serves as the co-chair for the organization. She also serves on boards locally in Eugene with the Orchestra Next and nationally with the National Flute Association.

Umoja Flute Institute is continuing its Virtual Event Series with a Seminar focused on Orchestral Excerpts and the overall audition process in the United States. This will be led by the fabulous Ebonee Thomas, 2nd Flute/Piccolo of the Dallas Opera and Associate Professor of Flute at Univ of Texas at Austin! Prof. Thomas will lead our discussion and offer the opportunity for players to share what they are working on for feedback!

All events are free, just register with the QR code or visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9tD5EREcTUqIiU9QGYDrFg. Can't wait to see you there!

Any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].