About Associate Conductor Cecilia Hamilton

Cecilia Hamilton received her B.S. in music education from the University of Alabama along with certification to teach both band and orchestra. She was principal flutist in the Alabama Wind Ensemble, the Huxford Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Alabama New Music Ensemble. She also holds a master's degree in flute performance from the University of North Texas where she was a recipient of the George Morey Memorial Flute Scholarship. While attending the University of North Texas, she was a member of the Symphonic Band, NOVA Ensemble, and the Baroque Orchestra. Her major teachers have included Mary Karen Clardy, Sheryl Cohen, Liana Tyson, and Susan McKinnell. She studied Baroque flute with Lee Lattimore.

Ms. Hamilton has performed in master classes with Harvey Solberger, Claudy Arimani, Thomas Robertello, Angelita Floyd, and Llars Nielson. She was a soloist at the 2001 Southeastern Composers' League Conference, a 2002 winner of the AMFC solo competition, and she also performed at the 2003 LaTex Electroacoustic Music Conference.

She has also performed at GAMMA-UT music festival in Austin, Texas, and as a soloist with the UNT Baroque Orchestra. As a part of the UNT Baroque orchestra, she has worked in collaboration with the Dallas Bach Society. In addition to her involvement with Baroque flute and early music, Ms. Hamilton is an enthusiastic supporter and performer of new music and has premiered numerous compositions.

Ms. Hamilton currently performs with Aria Trio, Tin Roof Tango, Flower Mound Symphony, Metropolitan Winds, and Sherman Symphony. Her commitment to musical excellence also extends to flute pedagogy and conducting. She conducted the Fayette Middle School Band and the Alabama Community Music School Flute Choir. Her students have won numerous awards and scholarships and held top positions in various ensembles at both the local and state level. Ms. Hamilton currently teaches flute at Austin College, maintains a private studio in the Dallas area and she has conducted the Progressive Orchestra for Flower Mound Community Orchestras since 2007..

More information about Ms. Hamilton can be found at www.ceciliahamilton.com