From 1996-2007, I was the principal flutist of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.

I studied with Charles DeLaney and earned my
Masters in Music in flute performance at

My Bachelors in Science in Education was gained at the University of Missouri-Columbia,
where I studied flute with Steven Geibel.

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Miscellaneous:
Parents: Your child has musical potential!

Tone-deafness is a myth!
The truth is that musical potential is greatly influenced by musical experiences,
especially in the third prenatal trimester and ages birth through 9.
Just like reading books is healthy for developing language,
the music you share with your child will have lasting effects on their life.
Therefore: Sing every day! Listen to and move with high-quality* music ~
*Share with children music that creates a sense of wonder and a connection to genuine human expression.*
Make music part of every day;
Celebrate the emotions that music creates by cuddling and playing with your young children.

Prenatal Music: Visit Lovenotes
More information: "Musical Parenting"
Check out this article by Scott Carpenter and former OAKE President Ann Kay entitled
Flute links:

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Music Education support:
Kodály links:

The music curriculum at my school is inspired by the belief that:
Every child can learn music and that music-making and music literacy are for all.



                                                  First and foremost in this music education approach is the joy of making music. 
                                                            Music classes should be a joyful, active experience for each child.
                                                            Music materials are age-appropriate and high quality.
                                                            Child-centered means: Children are led to discovering musical elements from the "inside-out".
                                                                                Students participate fully in discovering music literacy.
                                                            Music literacy is truly possessing a "seeing ear" and a "hearing eye" - The sounds connect to the symbols.

                                                                                          What does "music literacy" mean?
                                                                                                    Students read written music and ~
                                                                                                                        * Can hear it inside their head and
                                                                                                                        * Can sing it
                                                                                                    Students listen to music and ~
                                                                                                                        * Can see it inside their mind and
                                                                                                                        * Are able to write it on the music staff

This music education approach is often called the Kodály Concept or the Kodály Method. 
I'd like to invite you to think of it as Kodály's Vision.


              


Ann Leffard
Kodály-Inspired Music Educator


The music curriculum at my school is inspired by the belief that:
Every child can learn music and that music-making and music literacy are for all.



                                                  First and foremost in this music education approach is the joy of making music. 
                                                            Music classes should be a joyful, active experience for each child.
                                                            Music materials are age-appropriate and high quality.
                                                            Child-centered means: Children are led to discovering musical elements from the "inside-out".
                                                                                Students participate fully in discovering music literacy.
                                                            Music literacy is truly possessing a "seeing ear" and a "hearing eye" - The sounds connect to the symbols.

                                                                                          What does "music literacy" mean?
                                                                                                    Students read written music and ~
                                                                                                                        * Can hear it inside their head and
                                                                                                                        * Can sing it
                                                                                                    Students listen to music and ~
                                                                                                                        * Can see it inside their mind and
                                                                                                                        * Are able to write it on the music staff

This music education approach is often called the Kodály Concept or the Kodály Method. 
I'd like to invite you to think of it as Kodály's Vision.


Kodály links:

Music Education support:
More Interesting Links
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Flute links:

Check out this article by Scott Carpenter and former OAKE President Ann Kay entitled
Parents: Your child has musical potential!

Tone-deafness is a myth!
The truth is that musical potential is greatly influenced by musical experiences,
especially in the third prenatal trimester and ages birth through 9.
Just like reading books is healthy for developing language,
the music you share with your child will have lasting effects on their life.
Therefore: Sing every day! Listen to and move with high-quality* music ~
*Share with children music that creates a sense of wonder and a connection to genuine human expression.*
Make music part of every day;
Celebrate the emotions that music creates by cuddling and playing with your young children.

Prenatal Music: Visit Lovenotes
More information: "Musical Parenting"

Looking for a teacher? How old should my child be? How do we sign up for band? ANSWERS HERE.
Miscellaneous:
Folk Music Resources:


Interested in the history and development of the flute?
These sites are super!
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I studied with Charles DeLaney and earned my
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