Resume – Kassey LeBow

Small Ensemble Experience

Areon Flutes, 2005-Present
Monokrome Flute Quartet, 2004-2005
Mirage Flute Trio, 2003-2004
Flute Mirage Flute Quartet, 2001-2002
UCSB Ensemble for Contemporary Music, 2001-2003
New Music New Mexico Contemporary Ensemble, Fall 2000-Spring 2001
Crumb Trio, Fall 2000
University of New Mexico Flute Quartet and Quintet, Spring 2000
Vivaldi Trio, Fall 1999
Bach Duo, Fall 1999
Dominant Five Woodwind Quintet, Fall 1998-Spring 1999
University of New Mexico Woodwind Quintet, Fall 1997-Spring 1998

Large Ensemble Experience

El Paso Symphony Orchestra, Substitute, 2000-01
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Substitute, 2000-01
University of New Mexico Wind Symphony, Assistant first, 2000-01
University of New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Principal Piccolo, 2000-01
University of New Mexico Wind Symphony, Principal Piccolo and second, 1999-00
University of New Mexico Wind Symphony, Second and assistant piccolo, 1998-9
University of New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Assistant Principal, 1997

Teaching Experience

Athena Academy, Music Specialist, 2023-2024
Old Orchard School, Music Specialist, 2022-23
Miller Middle School Clinician, 2018-2019
Prospect High School Clinician, 2016-2020
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, University of Central Arkansas, 2015
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Texas A&M University at Commerce, 2015
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Oklahoma State University, 2015
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Texas Flute Symposium, 2013
San Jose Youth Symphony Concerto Competition Judge, 2012
California Band Directors Association All-State Judge, 2010
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Western Illinois University, 2010
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, University of Northern Iowa, 2010
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Iowa State University, 2010
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Utah Flute Association, 2010
Guest Artist at Rocky Ridge Summer Music Center, 2008
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, New Mexico State University, 2006
Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, University of New Mexico, 2006
Plaha Studios, Bay Area, 2003-Present
Saratoga High School Clinician, 2005-present
Areon Flutes Chamber Music Institute, Bay Area, 2005-2020
Areon Flutes Summer Flute Institute, Bay Area, 2005-2020
Creative Connections Arts Academy, Sacramento, Music Director, 2005-2007
El Camino Youth Symphony, Palo Alto, Artist in Residence, 2004-2008
San Jose Youth Symphony, San Jose, Artist in Residence, 2004-2005
Community School of Music and Arts, Mountain View, Faculty, 2003-2005
University of California at Santa Barbara, Teaching Assistant, 2002-2003
LeBow Studios, Albuquerque, 1998-2001
LeBow Studios, Rio Rancho, 1998-2001
Lincoln Middle School Clinician, 1998-2001
Garfield Middle School Clinician, 2000
Albuquerque Flute Association Flute Fiesta Judge, 1998 and 1999
Albuquerque Youth Band Judge, 2000
Eldorado High School Clinician, 1999 and 2001
Eagle Ridge Middle School Clinician, 1998 and 1999
Hummingbird Music Camp Summer and Winter Faculty, 1999-2001

Educational Experience

Master of Music in Flute Performance, University of California at Santa Barbara, 2001-2003
Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance, University of New Mexico, 1997-2001
High School Diploma, Las Cruces High School, May 1997

Teachers

Jill Felber, University of California at Santa Barbara, 2001-2003
Peter Ader, University of New Mexico, 2000-2001
Valerie Potter, University of New Mexico, 1997-2001
Tadeu Coelho, private instruction, 1994-1997
Jenny Paulson, private instruction, 1992-1997

Masterclasses

Jeanne Baxtresser, 2002
Marianne Gedigian, 2002
Tim Day, 2002
George Pope, 2002
Jim Walker, 2001
Bonita Boyd, 2001
Trevor Wye, 2001
Trygve Peterson, 2000
William Bennett, 2000
Claudia Anderson, 1999
Jill Felber, 1999
Carol Wincenc, 1999
Alexa Still, 1998
Laurel Ann Maurer, 1998
Keith Underwood, 1997
Tadeu Coelho, 1996
Michael Debost, 1995
Lisa Garner, 1994

Scholarships and Awards

Winner, Beverly Hills National Audition, 2009
Winner, Bronze medal-wind division, Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, 2008
Winner, Leni Fe Bland Foundation Competition, 2003
Winner, Santa Barbara Music Club Competition, 2003
Winner, UCSB Concerto Competition, 2002
Semifinalist, Pasadena Instrumental Competition, 2001
Winner, NFA Masterclass Performers Competition, 2001
Semifinalist, National Frank Bowen Young Artists Competition, 2000
Winner, UNM Friends of Music Scholarship Competition, 1997
New Mexico All State Member, 1994-1997
Awarded full Presidential Scholarship to NMSU, 1993

Honors, Recognition, & Premier Concerts

National Flute Association Convention Performer, Chicago, 2022
Omaha Under the Radar Performer, 2017
National Flute Association Convention Performer, Minneapolis, 2017
National Flute Association Convention Performer, San Diego, 2016
National Flute Association Convention Performer, New Orleans, 2013
National Flute Association Convention Performer, Charlotte, 2010
National Flute Association Convention Performer, New York, 2009
Carnegie Hall Debut, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall with Areon Flutes, New York, 2007
National Flute Association Convention Performer, Albuquerque, 2007
National Flute Association Convention Performer, Nashville, 2004
University of California inter-campus research award for Authenticity and Hover collaboration, 2002
National Flute Association Convention Performer, Dallas, 2001
University of New Mexico Music Department Student Advisory Committee, 1999-2001
Golden Key National Honor Society Member, inducted Fall 2000

Discography

Innova Records, “No Era”, Areon Flutes (2018)
Innova Records, “Thrive”, Areon Flutes (2016)
Areon Flutes, Gossip Cats are Dancing, Areon Flutes (2012)
Innova Records, “selections from The Mayan Cycle by Jeremy Haladyna”, Areon Flutes (2011)
Areon Flutes, “Flat Out”, Areon Flutes (2005)
Community School of Music and Art, “CSMA by Starlight, music to remember”, Kassey LeBow (2003)
Summit Records, “Fandango”, University of New Mexico Wind Ensemble (2001)

Professional Affiliations

Recording Academy Member, 2011-present
Miyazawa Artist with Areon Flutes, 2006-present
Music Teachers National Association, 2010-Present
California Association of Professional Music Teachers, 2010-present
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 2006-Present
Music Teachers Association of California, 2004-2020
Chamber Music America, 2005-Present
National Flute Association, 1996-Present
Albuquerque Flute Association, 1996-2001

References

Jill Felber, UC Santa Barbara Flute Professor
Valerie Potter, University of New Mexico Flute Professor
Anne Epperson, University of Texas at Austin Collaborative Piano Professor
Dr. Jeremy Haladyna, UC Santa Barbara Ensemble for New Music Director
Dr. Richard Herman, UNM Music Theory Professor