Artists
A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Cindy Anne Broz received instruction from distinguished members of the Utah Symphony (Erich Graf, Michael Vance, Jane Wadsworth), as well as private studies with Julius Baker and Claude Monteux. Early in her career, Ms. Broz performed with esteemed ensembles including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Orchestra, Utah Opera, Salt Lake City Chamber Orchestra, and Ballet West Orchestra. Establishing herself as a freelance musician, she has appeared as a soloist, chamber player, and orchestral flutist throughout Southern California. Her credits include performances with the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra Nova), Classics4Kids Philharmonic, Pacific Lyric Opera Company, and principal flute for the California Consort Orchestra. Additionally, Ms. Broz has collaborated with renowned artists such as Harry Connick Jr., George Benson, The Moody Blues, Crystal Gayle, The Kingston Trio, among others, and has experience as a studio musician both in Utah and California.
Ms. Broz is an active theatre musician, having performed at leading San Diego venues including the La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Civic Center, Spreckels Theater, Starlight Amphitheater, Balboa Theater, Lyceum Theater, Humphreys by the Bay, Moonlight Amphitheater, and The Old Globe, where she performed in the world premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods. She is the founding member of the award-winning Flûtes de Salon and The WindSong Consort.
As a recitalist and clinician, Ms. Broz has presented on the East Coast in Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Maine, and Washington D.C., frequently participating at flute festivals and conventions organized by the National Flute Association, Flute Society of Washington (Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention), San Diego Flute Guild, Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia, and Greater Los Angeles Flute Society. She actively serves the musical community nationwide, currently serving as the president of the Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia, and previously serving a the president of the San Diego Flute Guild from 2004-2006. Her leadership extends to roles and committee involvement with the National Flute Association and the Flute Society of Washington (D.C.).
Ms. Broz is an active theatre musician, having performed at leading San Diego venues including the La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Civic Center, Spreckels Theater, Starlight Amphitheater, Balboa Theater, Lyceum Theater, Humphreys by the Bay, Moonlight Amphitheater, and The Old Globe, where she performed in the world premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods. She is the founding member of the award-winning Flûtes de Salon and The WindSong Consort.
As a recitalist and clinician, Ms. Broz has presented on the East Coast in Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Maine, and Washington D.C., frequently participating at flute festivals and conventions organized by the National Flute Association, Flute Society of Washington (Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention), San Diego Flute Guild, Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia, and Greater Los Angeles Flute Society. She actively serves the musical community nationwide, currently serving as the president of the Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia, and previously serving a the president of the San Diego Flute Guild from 2004-2006. Her leadership extends to roles and committee involvement with the National Flute Association and the Flute Society of Washington (D.C.).
Marion Garver is a Canadian American low flutes specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Flute Performance from California Institute of the Arts and a Master of Arts in Flute Performance from the University of California, San Diego.
She has performed with Duran Duran and with the Violent Femmes, as well as many chamber and flute choir ensembles. She also performs with the Game Music Ensemble at UCLA, and in electroacoustic, pop, rock, and Afro-Cuban funk bands.
She is a representative of the Kingma Flute Company, performing exclusively on Kingma system flutes. She has also served on the boards of the San Diego Flute Guild and the NFA's Low Flutes Committee.
She has performed with Duran Duran and with the Violent Femmes, as well as many chamber and flute choir ensembles. She also performs with the Game Music Ensemble at UCLA, and in electroacoustic, pop, rock, and Afro-Cuban funk bands.
She is a representative of the Kingma Flute Company, performing exclusively on Kingma system flutes. She has also served on the boards of the San Diego Flute Guild and the NFA's Low Flutes Committee.
Emily Harrington is a flutist based in Southern California. She is currently the 3rd Flute/Piccolo fellow with Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles, and has performed with the San Diego Symphony, Modesto Symphony, Juneau Symphony, California Young Artist Symphony, American Youth Symphony, San Diego Philharmonic, and Music Academy of the West Orchestra. She has appeared as a soloist with the Palomar Symphony Orchestra in W.A. Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G Major, and was awarded 3rd place in the La Jolla Symphony Young Artist Competition. She is also an avid teacher and operates her own private studio, Harrington Flute Studio.
Emily’s love for music began at the age of 10 when she first discovered the flute. Her passion for the instrument and dedication to her craft have driven her to achieve success both as a performer and teacher. Emily’s journey has been shaped by the guidance of exceptional mentors, including Cathy Ransom-Karoly, Jim Walker, John Barcellona, Diana Morgan, Cynthia Ellis, and Jane Masur, each helping her to develop a unique and expressive voice on the flute.
Emily’s educational journey is marked by excellence and dedication to mastering the flute. She earned her Graduate Certificate and Master of Music in Flute Performance from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where she studied under Jim Walker and Cathy Ransom-Karoly. Her foundation was laid at California State University, Long Beach, where she obtained her Bachelor of Music under the guidance of Dr. John Barcellona. Emily’s training has also included valuable mentorship from Diana Morgan, Cynthia Ellis, and Jane Masur, each contributing to her growth as a versatile and expressive flutist.
Emily’s love for music began at the age of 10 when she first discovered the flute. Her passion for the instrument and dedication to her craft have driven her to achieve success both as a performer and teacher. Emily’s journey has been shaped by the guidance of exceptional mentors, including Cathy Ransom-Karoly, Jim Walker, John Barcellona, Diana Morgan, Cynthia Ellis, and Jane Masur, each helping her to develop a unique and expressive voice on the flute.
Emily’s educational journey is marked by excellence and dedication to mastering the flute. She earned her Graduate Certificate and Master of Music in Flute Performance from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where she studied under Jim Walker and Cathy Ransom-Karoly. Her foundation was laid at California State University, Long Beach, where she obtained her Bachelor of Music under the guidance of Dr. John Barcellona. Emily’s training has also included valuable mentorship from Diana Morgan, Cynthia Ellis, and Jane Masur, each contributing to her growth as a versatile and expressive flutist.
Based in Southern California, Elvin Schlanger is the newly appointed Principal Flute of the Dayton Philharmonic. He is also the 3rd Flute/Piccolo of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and has made appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Modesto Symphony Orchestra, San Luis Obispo Symphony Orchestra, and Symphony San Jose.
Elvin has won and placed in several competitions including the Sphinx Orchestral Partners Competition, the Music Academy of the West Keston MAX Competition, and the Music Academy of the West Duo Competition. He was also awarded 2nd Prize in the National Flute Association Young Artist Competition, and recently won 1st Prize in the San Diego Flute Guild Young Artist Competition. He has appeared as a soloist with the Inland Valley Youth Symphony, Southern California Philharmonic, Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Academy Festival Orchestra, and the Colburn Orchestra. This summer, he will be a fellow at the Hidden Valley Festival of Winds where he will work with esteemed members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Elvin received his Artist Diploma from the Colburn School where he studied with Jim Walker. He is also a graduate of the Yale School of Music where he earned his Master's Degree studying with Ransom Wilson, and of CSU Long Beach where he received his Bachelor's Degree studying with Dr. John Barcellona. He has had the honor of working with legendary flutists and teachers such as Catherine Karoly, Sarah Jackson, Carol Wincenc, Demarre McGill, Jennifer Grim, Philippe Bernold, Emmanuel Pahud, Yubeen Kim, and Sebastian Jacot. Elvin is a Wm. S. Haynes Young Artist and plays a Haynes Custom Fusion flute.
Elvin has won and placed in several competitions including the Sphinx Orchestral Partners Competition, the Music Academy of the West Keston MAX Competition, and the Music Academy of the West Duo Competition. He was also awarded 2nd Prize in the National Flute Association Young Artist Competition, and recently won 1st Prize in the San Diego Flute Guild Young Artist Competition. He has appeared as a soloist with the Inland Valley Youth Symphony, Southern California Philharmonic, Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Academy Festival Orchestra, and the Colburn Orchestra. This summer, he will be a fellow at the Hidden Valley Festival of Winds where he will work with esteemed members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Elvin received his Artist Diploma from the Colburn School where he studied with Jim Walker. He is also a graduate of the Yale School of Music where he earned his Master's Degree studying with Ransom Wilson, and of CSU Long Beach where he received his Bachelor's Degree studying with Dr. John Barcellona. He has had the honor of working with legendary flutists and teachers such as Catherine Karoly, Sarah Jackson, Carol Wincenc, Demarre McGill, Jennifer Grim, Philippe Bernold, Emmanuel Pahud, Yubeen Kim, and Sebastian Jacot. Elvin is a Wm. S. Haynes Young Artist and plays a Haynes Custom Fusion flute.