Irene Pruzan
Professional Flutist Background
Freelance work with the following groups:
Orchestras
- San Francisco Symphony
- Saint Paul Chambler Orchestra
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Minnesota Opera
- Arizona Chamber Orchestra
Ensembles
- Sunshine State Woodwind Quintet
- Florida Flute Orchestra
- American Composers Forum
- Aurora Wind Quintet
- Crocus Hill Trio
Numerous performances in varied ensembles including:
- Duos with harp, percussion, organ, piano, bassoon and voice
- Trios with cello/piano, bassoon/piano, viola/harp, voice/piano, voice/clarinet
- Quartets and larger ensembles including winds, strings and mixed ensembles
Teaching Background
- University of Central Florida Summer Flute & Piccolo Institute and Flute Boot Camps, Faculty
- Osceola County School for the Arts, Instructor, Flute Choir Conductor and Summer Camp Faculty
- Dr. Phillips High School Performing Arts Magnet, Band Camp Flute seminar teacher
- Interlochen Center for the Arts, Michigan (summer music program)
- MacPhail Center for the Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Flute Lecturer and Clinician
Arts Administration Background
- Public Relations Consultant
- National Flute Association - Former Public Relations Director
- Young Audiences of Minnesota - Past Program Director
- MacPhail Center for Arts, Minneapolis - Former Director of Instrumental Music
- MacPhail Center for Arts - Former Division Head of Programs
- Music on the Move Minnesota, Inc. - Past Owner and President
Education
- Bachelor of Music from University of Southern California
Additional studies at:
- University of Arizona
- San Francisco State University
- University of Minnesota
Flute Instructors
- Joan Ramee Schwartzman, Roger Stevens, Paul Renzi, Anne Diener Giles Zentner
Master Classes, Workshops And Festivals
- Andras Adorjan, Julius Baker, Alain Marion, Marcel Moyse, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Albert Tipton
Chamber Music Coaching
- John Barrows, Aaron Copland, Ingolf Dahl, Mitchel Lurie, Edwin Putnick, George Waln
Other Honors
- Marquis Who’s Who in America
- Marquis Who’s Who of American Women
