Jeanie Pierce, flutist and teacher
EDUCATION:
  • DMA, Arizona State University
  • MM, University of New Mexico
  • BM, University of Montana

SELECT MASTER CLASSES: Jeanie has performed in master classes for the following flutists:
  • Julius Baker
  • Bonita Boyd
  • Leone Buyse
  • Eric Hoover
  • George Pope
  • Paul Taub
  • Keith Underwood
  • Carol Wincenc
Jeanie Pierce is a native of Montana receiving a Bachelor of Music degree from the
University of Montana in Missoula where she studied with Prof. Maggie Schuberg. After
graduation, Jeanie resided in Great Falls, Montana where she taught at the College of
Great Falls and maintained a large private flute studio. Jeanie was the principal flutist of
the Great Falls Symphony, the Great Falls Municipal Band, and was a member of the
Chinook Winds Woodwind Quintet.

Jeanie Pierce received a Master of Music degree from the University of New Mexico in
Albuquerque where she studied with Dr. Tadeu Coelho (currently flute professor at the
North Carolina School of the Arts). Jeanie was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UNM
and also maintained a private flute studio. Jeanie was a regular performer on the
Albuquerque Flute Association's Flutist Showcase recitals.

Jeanie Pierce received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University
where she studied with Dr. Trygve Peterson and was a Graduate Teaching Assistant.
Jeanie continues to make her home in Phoenix, Arizona where she works as a
professional flutist and teacher.

Jeanie is currently on the faculty of BASIS Scottsdale where she directs the high school
and middle school instrumental and vocal ensembles and teaches music history and
theory. Prior to joining BASIS, Jeanie was an instructor at Estrella Mountain Community
College where she taught Music History and Literature classes in classical, jazz, and
popular music. At EMCC, Jeanie regularly organized arts events and educational
programs focusing on cultural diversity and social awareness. Her programs included
Music for Humanity: A Benefit Concert for the People of China and Myanmar, Music In
Our World: A Performance and Lecture Series, World AIDS Day Musical Tribute, and
Celebrating New Orleans: The Cultural Diversity of Jazz. As a flute teacher, Jeanie
teaches private lessons throughout the Phoenix-metro area as well as online via web
cam. She has also held flute teaching positions at the PLACe Music Academy and the
Arizona Community School of Music.

As a performer, Jeanie has held positions as the principal flutist with professional and
community bands and orchestras as well as numerous chamber groups. She is currently
the principal flutist with the Musica Nova Orchestra of Scottsdale and past principal of
the Chandler Symphony Orchestra where she was regularly featured as a soloist. She
actively performs throughout the Phoenix-metro area as a soloist and chamber musician.
She has also performed at the National Flute Association Conventions in Anaheim, San
Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.

Jeanie is an active member of the Arizona Flute Society having served on their Board of
Directors, as Membership Chair, Coordinator of their Young Artist Festival and
Competition, Director of the Coyote High School Flute Choir, and member of the Flute
Choir Committee. She also maintains active memberships in the National Flute
Association, College Music Society, .Arizona Music Educators Association, and MENC.

SELECT SOLO PERFORMANCES
  • Chandler Symphony Orchestra, 2006
  • San Marcos Symphony Orchestra; 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005
  • University of New Mexico Concert Band, 1995
  • Great Falls Municipal Band, 1993
  • Winds of Montana, 1991
  • University of Montana Symphonic Band, 1989 Tour

NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION PERFORMANCES:
  • Musica Nova Flute Ensemble; Anaheim, CA; 2010
  • Musician Enrichment Foundation Flute Ensemble; San Diego, CA; 2005
  • Kokopelli Flutes (flute quartet); Las Vegas, NV, 2003
  • Conductor of the Coyote Flute Choir (High School Flute Choir of the Arizona
    Flute Society); Phoenix, AZ, 1998

SELECT RECITAL PERFORMANCES
  • Musica Nova Flutes, Scottsdale Leadership Arts Day, Scottsdale, AZ; 2010
  • Espresso Trio, Fountain Hills In-Home Concert Series, Fountain Hills, AZ; 2010
  • Music in Our World, Programs and Performances with Jason Mosall, trumpet;
    Chestnut Community School, Belchertown, MA, March 2009
  • Arizona Flute Society Recital performance with Tadeu Coelho, Phoenix College,
    October 2008
  • Women's History Month performance with guitarist, Kurt Kleinhans, Estrella
    Mountain Community College; March 2008, March 2009
  • Arizona Flute Society Members Recital with Kokopelli Flutes; 2003, 2006
  • PLACe Music Academy Faculty Recitals; 2004, 2005
  • Tucson Flute Fair performances with Kokopelli Flutes; 2003, 2004
  • Musica Nova Recital Series, Solo Recital, 2004
  • Kokopelli Flutes Recital, 2003
  • Arizona Flute Society Flute Fair with Kokopelli Flutes, 2002
  • Monday Morning Musicale Recitals with Leslie Etzel;1999, 2000, 2001
  • Arizona Community School of Music Faculty Recital, 2000
  • Guest Artist Recital, Solo Recital, University of Montana, 1998

SELECT ORCHESTRA POSITIONS:
  • Principal Flute, Musica Nova Orchestra, 2004 to current
  • Principal Flute, Chandler Symphony Orchestra (formerly San Marcos Symphony),
    2000-2006
  • Principal Flute, Great Falls Symphony, 1990-1993
SELECT TEACHING POSITIONS        
  • BASIS Scottsdale School, Scottsdale, AZ; 2010 to current
  • Estrella Mountain Community College; Avondale, AZ; 2001 to 2010
  • Jeanie Pierce Flute Studio; 2004 to present
  • PLACe Music Academy; Phoenix, AZ; 2004 to 2008
  • Arizona Community School of Music; 1997 to 2004
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant; Arizona State University; 1995 to 1997
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico; 1993 to 1995
  • College of Great Falls; Great Falls, MT; 1991 to 1993
  • PLACe Music Academy Flute Camp; 2004, 2005, 2006
  • Northern Arizona University Summer Music Camp; 1999
  • Hummingbird Music Camp; Jemez Springs, NM; 1994 to 1996
  • University of Montana Summer Music Camp; Missoula, MT; 1991