Flutist Andrea Smith thrills her audiences with her groundbreaking performances incorporating flute performance and modern dance. Her affinity to the world of performance art and deep understanding and appreciation of her Native American heritage has led to a wide range of collaborative, interdisciplinary projects including work with Austin Hartel, an esteemed Pilobolus alum choreographer and dancer. This exciting new talent has appeared regionally dancing and playing with Modern Repertory Dance Theatre in a choreographed production of George Crumb's Vox Balaenae and numerous world premier performances of works by her mother, the American Indian composer G. Wiley Smith, in Dallas, San Diego, and Norton Concert Series at the University of Oklahoma. A Doc Tate Nevaquaya Scholar, Andrea holds flute performance degrees from Pennsylvania State University and University of Oklahoma.

Performance Experience

Soloist:
Accademia Filharmonia
      Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F by J.S. Bach
      Tafelmusik in E Minor by G.P. Telemann
National Flute Association Conventions
      Whisper on the Land and Legende by G. Wiley Smith (San Diego)
      Premier of Momis Komet by G. Wiley Smith (Dallas)
Norton Series Concert entitled "Flute Works of G. Wiley Smith"
Oklahoma City Philharmonic concert entitled "Prodigies" (1993)
      Concertino by Cecile Chaminade

Chamber & Orchestral:
Accademia Filharmonia - Principal Flute
Oklahoma Chamber Players, Sutton Faculty Concert Series
      Chansons Madecasses by Maurice Ravel
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra - Substitute Second
New Century Ensemble
      Vox Balaenae by George Crumb with Modern Dance Repertory Theater
      So Drumming by Steve Reich with So Percussion
      Folksongs Set No. 15 by Reza Vali
      Dumbarton Oaks by Igor Stravinsky
      Folksongs by Luciano Berio
Pennsylvania Centre Choral Society - Principal Flute
Nittany Valley Symphony - Substitute Principal and Second
Pennsylvania Centre Chamber Orchestra - Piccolo

Awards:
Doc Tate Nevaquaya Scholar
American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship Recipient
Oklahoma City Women's Orchestra League Concerto Winner (1993)

Teaching Experience:
University of Oklahoma; adjunct flute (Spring 2007)
Private Studio (15 years) - Edmond, OK; State College, PA; Norman, OK

Education:
University of Oklahoma - M.M. 2005
Pennsylvania State University - B.M. 2003