Lydia C.

About Me

Lydiais a freelancing, private flute instructor and educator in the Chicagoland area. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Jennie Brown. Her studies have also included notable teachers such as Marie Tachouet (Principal, Lyric Opera Orchestra) and Susan Levitin. In addition to her studies, Lydia has performed in various competitions and won numerous awards and music scholarships. In 2023, she performed as a finalist in the MasterWorks Festival Concerto Competition. In 2023, she was also awarded the Stella Russell Scholarship; a scholarship awarded to an exceptionally "talented and deserving student in music," as decided by Conservatory faculty. After an outstanding audition performance in the first round of the 2022 Crescendo International Competition, she was selected to perform at Carnegie Hall. In 2021, she won the Winds and Percussion category of the Wheaton College Conservatory Concerto Competition where she performed Carl Reinecke’s Ballade with the Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra. As a teacher, Lydia believes in the importance that music education has in shaping and creating the whole person. Thus, she hopes to encourage and promote in her students a keenness to not give up but find the positive and fulfilling side of learning music. To balance her teaching and performance, Lydia cycles competitively and has won numerous awards. When not playing the flute or cycling, she enjoys trying new things, writing in her journal, baking (in particular yeast breads), cooking, and spending time with her family.

Lydia C. has over 2 years of music experience in the Fort Collins area.

Lydia C. is proficient in and teaches Orchestral Lessons .

Formal Education:

Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance; Wheaton College, IL

Private Education:

Studied flute with Jennie Oh Brown, Carolyn May, Marie Tachouet, and Susan Levitin; piano with Steven Havens; organ with Edward Zimmerman; double bass with Andrew Andersen.

Performing Experience:

Solo and recitals: 06/01/2025 Solo Recital, Naperville, IL Performed the following repertoire: Bach, Johann Sebastian – Partita in A minor, BWV 1013, mvt. I Reinecke, Carl-Ballade for Flute and Orchestra, Op. 288 Beeftink, Herman-“Fantasia” (Flamenco) for Solo Flute Zyman, Samuel-Cancion de Cuna Bach, Johann Sebastian – Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034, mvt. III Coleman, Valerie – Danza de la Mariposa Poulenc, Francis-Flute Sonata, FP 164 12/08/2024 Naperville Men’s Glee Club Holiday Concert “Christmas Presence” Naperville, IL Performed as a featured guest artist with choir 04/02/2024 Senior Recital In fulfillment of a degree requirement, performed the following repertoire: Bach, Johann Sebastian – Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034 Beeftink, Herman-“Fantasia” (Flamenco) for Solo Flute Sancan, Pierre-Sonatine for Flute and Piano Coleman, Valerie – Danza de la Mariposa Takatakishvilli, Otar-Sonata for Flute and Piano in C Major Wheaton, IL 04/15/2023 Junior Recital In fulfillment of a degree requirement, performed the following repertoire: Bach, Johann Sebastian – Partita in A minor, BWV 1013 Liebermann, Lowell-Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, Op. 39 Varèse, Edgard-Density 21.5 Reinecke, Carl – Flute Sonata “Undine”, Op. 167 Wheaton, IL 04/09/2022 Sophomore Recital Performed the following repertoire: LeClair, Jean-Marie-Flute Sonata in E minor, Op. 9, No. 2 Debussy, Claude-Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Donald Peck) Hailstork, Adolphus – Yuhwa (The Goddess of the Willow Trees) Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus – Concerto No. 1 in G major, KV.313 Wheaton, IL 01/21/2022 Concerto Competition Honors Concert Performed Reinecke’s Ballade for Flute and Orchestra with the Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra in a final round of the Wheaton College Concerto Competition as the Winds/Brass/Percussion division winner. Wheaton, IL Orchestra Performance: 08/2021-05/2024 Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Wheaton, IL Performed for three years in the college orchestra, playing both first and second flute parts as well as piccolo. 01/2024 Wheaton College Opera Mainstage Pit Orchestra Performed in the Opera Mainstage pit orchestra on the first part. Wheaton, IL 06/2023-07/2023 MasterWorks Festival Orchestra Performed in the festival orchestra for the four-week duration, rotating parts. Campbellsville, KY Chamber Music: 02/2024 & 04/2024 Baroque Trio Wheaton, IL Chamber Music Concert and Competition for the spring semester. Performed: Quantz, Trio Sonata in C Minor, QV 2:Anh. 5 Telemann, Trio in E Minor, TWV 42:e2 04/2024 Bach Chamber Group Performed two lobby performances of Bach, Schweight stille, plaudert nicht, BWV 211 “Kaffee-Kantate” Wheaton, IL 12/2023 Flute/Cello Duo Chamber Music Concert for the fall semester. Performed: Bach, Flute Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034. Wheaton, IL 05/2023 Bows and Blows Quartet Chamber Music Concert and Competition for the spring semester. Performed: Flute Quartet No. 1 in D Major, K. 285. Wheaton, IL 12/2022 Flute/Cello Duet Chamber Music Concert for the fall semester. Performed: Villa-Lobos, Assobio a Jato Wheaton, IL

Experience Teaching:

Two years of private lessons, a year of children's and middle school choir, and a year of substitute teaching.

Orchestral Lessons in Fort Collins, CO Lessons in Fort Collins, CO

In Fort Collins, CO, Lydia C. provides expert Orchestral Lessons in Fort Collins, CO instruction, helping students build confidence and achieve their musical goals through customized lessons. Over the years, Lydia C. has helped numerous students progress from beginners to confident performers through consistent and focused instruction. Each session focuses on skill development, musical expression, and long-term growth tailored to the student’s goals.

What You'll Learn:

Core Orchestral Lessons in Fort Collins, CO skills and advanced techniques
Music theory application in real playing scenarios
Performance preparation and stage confidence

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