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 a Bachelor of
Music in Composition from Jacksonville
University and a Bachelor of Arts in
Business from the University of South
Florida. Her teachers include Dr.
Jian-Jun He (composition), Les Roettges
(flute), and Mary Ellen Potter
(flute). Most of Ms. McKennon's
compositions are focused on chamber music,
with a special affinity for duets.
"The clarity of two voices can bring both
simplicity and intricate complexity.
It is a fascinatingly malleable
medium." Two of her large ensemble
pieces are programmed by the Civic
Orchestra of Jacksonville in the 2018-2019
season.
**Composer-in-Residence
for the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville
2018-2019 season**
Local
flute/whistle performances: Chamber Music Society of
Good Shepherd Friday Musicale JU Orchestra (alumni
member)
Road Less Traveled
St. Augustine Community Chorus
Ms.
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
Teaching
Studio: Flute
~ Tin Whistle
The
teaching studio
is
flexible.
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. The
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.
"Peter and the Wolf" for Solo Flute and
Narrator
Tools of the Trade
Celtic Program 2014
"...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
