ClassicalElegance.com - A Maryland based freelance classical woodwind chamber group
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Classical Elegance - Woodwind Music for Weddings & Special Occasions -- Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, & Pennsylvania (MD, VA, DC, & PA)
Contact
- Terri L.I. Fenlon
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- Baltimore MD
- United States 21239
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- (410) 426-5579
Description
Bassoonist TERRI ILIOFF FENLON is Principal Bassoonist with the Gettysburg Symphony Orchestra. In addition, Ms. Fenlon has performed with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, Concert Artists of Baltimore, National Chamber Orchestra, as well as Annapolis, Fairfax, and Maryland Symphony Orchestras. Ms. Fenlon performed in 2002, as a guest bassoonist, for a midwest United States concert tour with the United States Air Force Band of Washington, DC. Terri Fenlon was formerly a member with the United States Navy Atlantic Fleet Band. Ms. Fenlon received the degree of Bachelor of Music from Towson University, where she studied with Dr. H. Gene Griswold and received a Graduate Performance Diploma and Master of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Linda Harwell. Other teachers have included Truman Harris and Kim Peoria. Ms. Fenlon has an accomplished private bassoon studio and is an applied music faculty member of Essex Community College, Harford Community College, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and music faculty of Towson University. Many of Ms. Fenlon's students are members of the Maryland State Orchestra, Greater Baltimore Youth Orchestra, and the All-Eastern Orchestra.
Flutist KIMBERLY VALERIO is Principal Flutist with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, and has performed with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony, National Repertory Orchestra, National Orchestral Institute, U.S.A. Spoleto Festival Orchestra, Mid Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Key West Symphony, Chesapeake Chamber Orchestra, DuoDolce flute and harp ensemble. In addition, Ms. Valerio has performed in master classes with James Galway, Carol Wincenc, Robert Willoughby, and Donald Peck. Kimberly Valerio has been awarded first place honors in competitions including the Chicago Flute Society, the Society of American Musicians, Chicago's Musical Arts, and the Elmhurst Symphony Young Artist Competition. Ms. Valerio received the degree of Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Mark Sparks. Other teachers have included Mary Louise Poor, Bonnie Lake, Donald Peck, and Walfrid Kujala. Ms. Valerio currently maintains a large private flute studio and is an adjunct faculty member of St. Mary's College. kimberly@classicalelegance.com
Clarinetist WENDI HATTON is Second Clarinetist with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and member of the symphony's Woodwind Quintet. She is a former member of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. In 1998 Ms. Hatton was Principal Clarinetist on a European tour with the Ukraine State Orchestra and Zlin Philharmonic from the Czech Republic. She has also performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Annapolis Symphony, Baltimore Opera Orchestra, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, National Chamber Orchestra, and Washington Chamber Orchestra. Ms. Hatton was a concert soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra performing Debussy s Premiere Rhapsody with John Williams conducting. As a recording artist Wendi Hatton has recorded with Warner Brothers and Columbia Pictures Publishing Company and also performed on the soundtrack of two Ikea Furniture commercials. As a recitalist she has appeared in several venues in the Washington, D.C. region such as The Lyceum, Strathmore Hall, Dumbarton House, and Addison Hall. Ms. Hatton received the degree of Bachelor of Music from University of Maryland where she studied with Robert Genovese, and a Master of Music degree from Peabody Conservatory where she studied with Ignatius Gennusa. Other teachers have included Robert Marcellus, Alan Balter, Loren Kitt, and Sidney Forrest. Wendi Hatton maintains an extensive private studio including DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. wendi@classicalelegance.com
