Flute Performer New York
Michele McGovern is a flute performer New York music lovers will want to watch on her YouTube Channel, as well as her live performances in Boston. Her illustrious career has included working with top orchestras, as well as arranging and composing with some of the best in the business. Her many performances over the years have led to an illustrious YouTube venture as a flute performer New York residents will love. Her YouTube videos have garnered several awards already, and she has just begun this aspect of her career.
Before she was a flute performer New York music lovers appreciate, she was working on her bachelors and master degree at the renowned Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University. She completed both degrees in Music Performance on full scholarships. As part of her musical education, Ms. McGovern studied with some of the best musicians of our time, including Jean Berkenstock (former principal Lyric Opera Orchestra), Alexander Murray (former principal London Symphony), Donald Peck (former principal Chicago Symphony), Mary Stolper (principle Grant Park Symphony), and Melody Lord (famed pianist, composer, and arranger).
After graduation, she started to pursue her musical career as a flute performer New York, Chicago, and nationwide competitor. It was during this time period that she won several first place awards. Michele also received the prestigious Farwell Award twice. Michele began a 12 year working relationship with Ms. Lord. Together they arranged a number of classical pieces for the piano and flute. This partnership culminated in a concert at New York City's Carnegie Hall in the Weil recital hall with a performance that included 6 of their arrangements together. Unfortunately, Melody Lord passed away after a battle with cancer. Micelle embarked on a new journey that included creating her first video as a tribute to her friend, teacher, mentor, and partner.
Before her video career as a flute performer New York residents would have seen Michele McGovern with a number of orchestras as a soloist, including Mozart's D Major Concerto, Mozart's Andante, Vivaldi's Il Gardellino Concerto, Vivaldi's La Notte Concerto, Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 for two flutes and violin, Lukas Foss' "For Toru," Saint Petersburg Camerata in St. Petersburg, Russia. She also performed with The Nutcracker Ballet, Chicago Sinfonietta. She also enjoyed an over 15 year stint as the Principle Flute for Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra.
The flute performer New York musician, Michele McGovern, is also an amazing writer and actress. Her video Moonlight which is based on an arrangement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata (Mvt. #1) that Melody and Michele worked on together won several awards including Best Music Video. Today, she has a number of videos on YouTube and Vimeo that include crossover classical music and original compositions. She just released a new video entitled “Falling Leaves.” Michele is currently working on the production of a live musical event, which will be called “Vadula.” You may learn more about Michele, Vadula, her music, and videos on this site. For the latest news from Michele, you may check the news section.