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With over 25 years experience as a highly qualified private flute instructor, Kris Palmer holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Flute Performance from Rice University. She maintains private flute studios in San Jose and in the San Francisco East Bay Area, and she conducts private flute instruction online by appointment. She has given lectures on 18th-century performance practice at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention, the San Francisco International Flute Festivals, Wichita State University, San Jose State University, Chabot College, Skyline College, the San Diego Flute Festival, and the MTAC State Conventions. American Music Teacher Magazine writes, "Clearly, Palmer is knowledgeable about ornamentation...her knowledge of the subject is very thorough." Her journal articles on performing Baroque woodwind music can be found in the California Music Teacher magazine.

PRIVATE FLUTE INSTRUCTION in DR. PALMER'S STUDIO INCLUDES...

Instrument technique, music theory, solo repertoire, and chamber music repertoire.
Annual solo and chamber music performances.
Coaching and preparation for competitions and auditions.

DR. PALMER'S FLUTE STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AWARDS AND HONORS FROM...

CBDA All State Honor Band

Nor Cal All State Honor Band

Junior Bach Festival

Bay Area Music Association Competitions

CMTANC International Music Competition

U.S. Open Music Competition

San Francisco Flute Society’s Flutes By the Sea Competition

MTAC Certificate of Merit Convention Honors