Andrei Pidkivka |
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Andrei Pidkivka, D.M.AFlute/Music Theory/World Music/Ethnic Flutes (click to view printable resume)
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.
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