Tennessee Tech Flute Choir performs at the National Flute Convention in Chicago

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The Tennessee Tech Flute Choir, directed by Dr. Mary Matthews, was invited to perform at the 50th Anniversary convention of the National Flute Association this past week. The ensemble performed on Friday, August 12 at the Hilton Downtown Convention Center in Chicago, IL. Current flute studio members were joined by flute studio alumni from 2020, 2021, and 2022 to perform works by Nicole Chamberlain, Gary Schocker, Sonny Burnette, and Crawford Gates. In addition, junior Flute Performance major Lucas Schaefer was selected by audition to perform with the All-Collegiate Flute Choir at the convention on Sunday, August 14. Performers included Rachael Lawson, Calista Richlen, Joanna Humberd, Autum Winston, Mackenzie Hargis, Kent Mathis, Lily Summey, Lucas Schaefer, Callie Brooks, Lelia Mollohan, Ryleigh Templeton, Isa Yelamo-Cockcroft, Bethany Brock, and Angie Ascencio.