Andrea lee smith biography
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ARTIST BIO
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.
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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 Andrea Smith (academic)
Andrea Lee (author)
Early life
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