Lessons & Mentoring
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Judy Peckmore has more than three decades of teaching and performing experience. Instruction in her classes gives students a solid head start and a strong competitive edge.
In 2021, Judy’s students entering college were awarded $88,000 in Flute Scholarships
Also in that year, one of Judy's students was appointed First Chair in All Shore Intermediate Band and representation in CJMEA Intermediate Region Band
In 2019, through audition, a Freshman earned First Chair on Piccolo in the All Shore Symphonic High School Band.
Instruction in Flute & Piccolo
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Children & Adults
Parents and Grandparents studying flute will enjoy benefits including a sharper mind and joyful shared musical experiences with their Children/Grandchildren
Foundation Work
Solo Preparation
Ensemble Preparation
Clinician
What your child will learn…
Tone development
Breath control
Vibrato
Finger technique
Correct posture ( to prevent physical strain and injury)
Counting/rhythmic instruction
Intonation
Technical skills (scales, arpeggios, etudes)
Repertoire development
Sightreading
Small group performance experience
What instruction does for your child…
Sharpens competitive edge for admissions, scholarships and other opportunities and challenges
What your child may expect to achieve…
Experiences in Judy’s classes engender motivation and inspiration as well as high self-expectation, achievement and success.
What some of Judy’s students have achieved:
One is a Rhodes Scholar in music. Several have performed in Carnegie Recital Hall. One had been the Principal flutist in Stuttgart Orchestra, Germany. Another has toured the United States as a flute-guitar ensemble. Several have recorded CD’s and One has been a Grammy Award nominee. Many are musical educators from elementary school through college.
How all this helps your child…
Customized coaching and professional critique and evaluation (grades two through college and beyond)
Coaching in competition- winning methods and strategies
Assistance with meeting highest standards for college recruitment
Judy's Educational and Professional Credentials
B.M.- Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University
M.M.- Manhattan School of Music
Flute studies with Thomas Nyfenger for 2+ years at Yale University
Vocal studies at Rutgers University and privately
Flute and Solo Piccoloist with the Orchestra of Saint Peter by the Sea
Currently Principal Flutist and Piccoloist with the Gramercy Arts Ensemble (www.gramercyarts.com)