Bio Anne McKennon
(b. 1969) is a freelance flutist,
teacher, and composer in Jacksonville,
Florida. She can be found playing
anything from orchestral music to
rock-n-roll and Irish jigs, tin whistle
included. She holds Bachelor's
Degrees in Music Composition from
Jacksonville University and Business
from the University of South
Florida. Her teachers include Dr.
Jian-Jun He (composition), Les Roettges
(flute), and Mary Ellen Potter
(flute). As a composer and a
performer, she has a special affinity
for programmatic works, especially
duets: "The clarity of two voices can
bring both simplicity and intricate
complexity. It is a fascinatingly
malleable medium."
Short
Bio Anne McKennon
creates music fueled by imagination,
dark chocolate, and pulling weeds.
There's more than one way to do most
things.
Awards Composer-in-Residence
for the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville
2018-2019 season Delius
Composition Award -
Jacksonville University 2016
Anne McKennon's
work has been performed by:
Australian Flute
Festival 2017 (Fledgling)
Civic Orchestra of
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
University Ensembles
Road Less Traveled
Tualatin Valley
Symphony, Oregon
Anne McKennon
has performed with
Chamber Music Society
of Good Shepherd
Friday Musicale
JU Orchestra (alumni
member)
Road Less Traveled
(2011-2017)
St. Augustine
Community Chorus
Two
Flutes
Two Flutes is a 2022 collaboration
between Anne McKennon and Sophia Parra
playing duets for amusement and
delight. We weave poetry and story
into the music and we invite you to come
along for the ride. Download our Flier.
Online
Teaching Studio: Flute
~ Tin Whistle
**
Lessons are
available online
through Zoom
**
Lessons can be weekly,
short term, or as
needed. My goal
is to help students
become as independent
as possible. We
will discuss practice
techniques and
available
resources. Duets
are an important part
of my process.
They teach steadiness
and listening in a way
solo practice never
will. I have a series
of play along duet videos available
on YouTube for that purpose that you
can find on the Play Along
page. Each lesson program will
be designed to suit the student's
needs whether it is band music,
audition preparation, or just for
fun. Adult learners are
encouraged. More
information is on the Lessons
page.
The
educational outreach videos are
short, educational videos on a
variety of musical topics
designed to appeal to different
audience segments.The topics are divided
into sections: Orchestra Basics,
Composition, Play Along, and
Lesson Plans.Orchestra Basics is
designed for a general audience
with basic information for
newcomers.Composition is for
budding composers and musicians
that want to learn more about
the design of a piece.Play Along videos target
current and future orchestra
players.Lesson Plans are aimed at
music education in schools
paired with a lesson plan,
though any viewer is welcome to
participate. Download
Lesson Plans for Listening Maps
"...As I wandered through the airport, I heard
the sound of your flute. I distinctly
heard the sound of Wonderful World. Then
I thought to myself, 'it is a wonderful
world.' Thank you for sharing your
passion with the world. Without
entertainers, like yourself, this world would
be a boring place. Also, it was very
nice hearing something not in the Top
40." -Tim T. 2/27/12
