Guest Artist
Kathy Blocki
Kathy Blocki’s reputation as a preeminent flute educator is indeed well-established. Her dedication to
the craft is evident in the accomplishments of her students and the acclaim her teaching sessions have garnered internationally. Recently she was honored as the Teacher of the Year 2024 in the Global Flute Excellence Awards by Flute Almanac. In addition, she has been honored by receiving the NAMM “Best Tools for Schools Award” not once, but twice, for the creation of the Pneumo Pro Wind Director ® and
codeveloper of the Flute Flex Pro. Moreover, her extensive publication of 17 flute method books, many of which have won awards by the National Flute Association, further her passion for flute pedagogy.
Most importantly, Kathy loves to inspire students to see and reach their full potential in a positive and joyful environment. Her passion for teaching has led to a steady stream of students who have won many local, state and national competitions.
Program Director
Katrina Young
Katrina Young is a celebrated Suzuki Flute Teacher who specializes in teaching the very Young Flutist and has operated her own private flute studio for over 30 years. She is a certified elementary and early childhood music educator who has taught in the classroom as an Elementary Music Teacher. Her expertise goes beyond the classroom as well; Katrina has organized and designed several large-scale creative Flute Institutes, Workshops, Concerts, and Recitals for the Suzuki Association of Utah. In 2022 she served as the director for the debut of MountainWest FluteFest, a regional Institute for students in the Western United States. She has volunteered on the boards for both the SAU and the Utah Flute Association, and in 2015 she received the SAU Distinguished Service Award for her passion to create these educational events for flute students in Utah.
Faculty
MWFF Collaborative Pianist
Dr. Mitchell Giambalvo
Dr. Mitchell Giambalvo moved to Salt Lake City on a whim right before the pandemic. Originally from Pennsylvania, he received his doctorate from Florida State University in piano performance. After his doctorate he went back to complete a second Masters degree in collaborative piano. Following his second masters, Dr. Giambalvo was an adjunct professor of piano at Troy University in Alabama. After moving to SLC in 2019, Giambalvo has become highly active in collaborating. On staff at the University of Utah where he is the pianist for the graduate vocal quartet, Giambalvo is also a freelance vocal diction coach for singers and works with instrumentalists. Fulfilling a life goal, Giambalvo is also a substitute pianist with the Utah Symphony. Giambalvo performs regularly with faculty at UVU, BYU, and U of U, as well as on the NOVA Chamber Series. He is on faculty of the Red Lodge Music Festival in Montana during the Summer and will be a pianist for the International Trombone Festival this Summer, held at the University of Utah.
Kristen Parrish
Kristen Parrish is a flute instructor and flutist in the north Utah County area. She is passionate about music education and her students, who consistently perform in all state ensembles, state solo and ensemble, other various competitions, and community events. She is currently a member of the Utah County Flute Choir as both a performer and conductor. Kristen graduated from Brigham Young University in 2017 with a degree in instrumental music education and studied flute with Dr. April Clayton and Hillary Haddock. She loves working with local band programs and has been a woodwind technician with Skyridge High School, Lehi High School, and Herriman High School marching bands and loves working with students of all ages. Kristen is an active member of the National Flute Association, and the Utah Flute Association. She currently serves as Education Liaison of the Utah Flute Association.
Dr. Adrienne Tedjamulia
Dr. Adrienne Tedjamulia is a dynamic soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player, and pedagogue based in Utah. Praised for her “musically sensitive” style, Dr. Tedjamulia has performed as a soloist and chamber artist across Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Her artistry blends technical precision with heartfelt musicality, earning her recognition as a versatile performer and educator.
Within the flute community, Dr. Tedjamulia is a frequent presenter, performer, and competition judge. She has appeared at events such as the National Flute Association, the International Low-Flutes Festival, the Mid-Atlantic Flute Festival, and the Utah and Florida Flute Association’s annual conventions.
Dr. Tedjamulia is a founding member and artistic director of Ensemble 126, a nonprofit chamber ensemble dedicated to expanding flute repertoire and spotlighting underrepresented composers. As director, she oversees fundraising, grant writing, and international tours, bringing together her research interests in low flutes, historic performance practices, and world flutes to create engaging, cross-cultural performances.
A passionate educator, Dr. Tedjamulia has over 20 years of private teaching experience, working with students ranging from beginners to advanced musicians. Her private studio in Utah emphasizes individualized instruction in flute, with additional options of training in music theory, aural skills, alto & bass flute pedagogy, and improvisation & exploration of world flutes. Dr. Tedjamulia’s commitment is to nurturing each student’s unique potential, and many of her students excel in regional and national competitions.
In addition to her private studio, Dr. Tedjamulia’s teaching career spans numerous university appointments, including roles at Florida State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Southern Utah University, Snow College, and Brigham Young University. She has taught courses in applied flute, western classical music history, and world music cultures, as well as directing flute choirs and early music ensembles.
Dr. Tedjamulia holds degrees from Florida State University, Brigham Young University, and Snow College. Her principal teachers include Eva Amsler, Karen Large, April Clayton, and Elaine Jorgensen. She performs on a Haynes flute and a Sankyo bass flute, and resides in Provo with her son and cat.
Jana Lange
Whether teaching privately, practicing for her next exciting collaboration, or singing lullabies to one of her three young children, Jana Lange’s home is always full of music. Flutists have benefited from her mentoring for over a decade, empowered towards the same kind of dedication and innovation which eventually led to her acceptance at age sixteen to Weber State University studying with Cindy Henderson and playing with the WSU Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Her studies continued with Christina Jennings at the University of Colorado Boulder where she received her Bachelor of Music degree in Flute Performance. Both institutions awarded Mrs. Lange full-ride scholarships where she also won the college wide Concerto Competitions, soloing with the orchestras, and ultimately giving a commencement address at CU Boulder as the Outstanding Graduate for the College of Music, graduating with Honors. Since completing her Masters degree in Flute Performance at Carnegie Mellon University on scholarship, studying with Lorna McGhee of the BSO, Jana has enjoyed subbing with the PSO as well as the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh and other various ensembles. As a sought-after clinician, adjudicator, dynamic performer, and the First Place Winner of the 2025 UFA Artist Performer Competition, Jana continues to engage audiences and inspire young musicians. Other significant mentors include Jeanne Baxtresser, Alberto Almarza, and Brook Ferguson. These individuals have greatly contributed to Mrs. Lange’s mission to remind her
audiences, colleagues, and students of their infinite individual worth, ability to create beauty and build confidence in their own lives.
Anna Lisa Davidson
Anna Lisa Davidson, BM USU, is an active flute teacher, adjudicator, and performer in Cache Valley. She plays flutes, piccolo, traverso, and recorders with Music Theatre West, Northern Utah Symphony, American Festival Orchestra, USU Alumni Band, Cache Symphony Orchestra, and the early music group, “The Food of Love.” She is currently working toward a Master of Business Administration and has a black belt in Kyuki-do.
Meet MWFF CCC’s!
(College Camp Counselors)
Briaunna Young
Briaunna Young is a flute performance undergrad student of Dr. Hasan’s at USU. Some flute highlights of hers include being National Third-Place Winner in the 2019 MTNA competition, 11 time UFA Sonata Comp winner, soloing with the One Voice Children’s Choir at Temple Square, and winning her 75 point Federation Gold Cup.
Melia Morrison
Melia Morrison is a music education major at Weber State University where she studies with Cindy Henderson, adjunct professor of flute. She enjoys being a part of Weber State’s performance ensembles, including its honors flute ensemble, symphony orchestra, symphonic band, marching band, and pep band. In her free time, Melia loves to travel and hike.