Andrei Pidkivka
Echoes of the Carpathian Mountains

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Andrei Pidkivka, D.M.A

Flute/Music Theory/World Music/Ethnic Flutes

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EDUCATION:

Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan

DMA in Flute Performance, December 2005

Studied with:  MSU Professor Richard Sherman

Ervin Monroe - Principal Flutist with Detroit Symphony Orchestra

 

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

Master of Music in Flute Performance, May 1999

Studied with:  Dr. Nancy Andrew

 

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Professional Studies, 1996-1997

            Studied with:  Jennifer Connor – Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

                                    Robert Langevin- Principal Flutist with New York Philharmonic

 

Ukraine State Conservatory, Lviv, Ukraine

MM in Flute Performance and Ethnomusicology, 1990-1992 

 

ORCHESTRA MUSICIAN:

Soloist and guest musician with the Columbus Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras.

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

 

The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center

Henry Mancini Arts Academy 2006- present.

            Flute instructor, World Music and Music History teacher.

Michigan State University 2001-2005

Teacher of undergraduate flute students, woodwind method classes, and coaching a variety of chamber groups.

Youngstown State University1997-1999

Assisted and lectured music theory classes on all undergraduate levels.

Flute Instructor

Musik Innovations, Pittsburgh, PA 1999-2001

Instructor, studio of 30 classical and ethnic flutists and music theory students

Ethnic Flute Instructor and Performer:

Balkan Music Workshops, Ramblewood, Maryland

 

Master Class Artist and Guest Lecturer

Recent engagements include University of Wyoming; Duquesne University and University of Pittsburgh, PA; Oberlin Conservatory and Cleveland Music School Settlement, OH; The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC; Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY; University of Hawaii; The Flint Institute of Music, MI., and many more.

 

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS:

Dana Symphony Orchestra, Youngstown, Ohio

Solo Flutist

Winner of Concerto Competition (Devienne Concerto in e-minor)- February 1997

Ukrainian Folk Festival, Lviv, Ukraine

First Prize winner of Folk Instrument Competition, July 1990

 

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:

The St. Seciliatide International Festival of Music, London, UK

Solo flute with chamber orchestra  22-27 November 2005 and 2006

Youngstown Chamber Orchestra, Youngstown, OH

Solo Flutist 1998

Butler Institute of American Art 1998-1999 Youngstown, OH

            McDonough Museum of Art 1998-1999 Youngstown, OH 

International Music Festival of European State Ensembles, Vienna, Austria

Solo Flutist May 1993

Second International Music Festival of Military Bands, Krakow, Poland

Solo Ethnic Flutist June 1992

International Folklore Festival, Prague, Czech Republic

Solo Ethnic Flutist.  Appeared with UNIST-State Ukrainian Ensemble, July 1989

Harmonia Folk Ensemble       www.harmoniaband.com

Solo Ethnic Flutist 1997- present.  Performances at:  Philadelphia Folk Festival; National Folk festival in Bangor, Main; University of Hawaii, Oberlin Conservatory; Severance Hall and many more.

 

HANDCRAFTER OF FOLK INSTRUMENTS

Wooden Folk Instruments, such as Pan-Flute and Sopilka (wooden flute)

Mr. Pidkivka’s instruments are in the collection of world-renowned flutist Jim Walker, Principal Flutist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and many other European and American musicians.