LAUREN ERICKSON
Summary of Professional Experience:
Lauren Erickson, owner
of Erickson Flute & Ensemble LLC, has been a semi-professional flautist for
18 years. She has performed as a
featured soloist and in ensembles, including professionally in the trios
Expressive Interlude and Kids Take Note.
In 2002, Lauren paired up with DL Turner for Angelic Harp and Flute
performing at numerous private functions and corporate events. She has recorded on joint ventures including
“Creation” (available at www.dlturnerharpist.com),
“My Music and Me”, where she wrote her own original flute parts, and
“Harpestry” wedding CD. Her stage
presentation delights and warms audiences, inviting them to experience the
fullness of each work.
Lauren has also been
dedicated to the promotion of music appreciation among her local community
through various fraternal and national organizations. Lauren is an active member of several
professional music organizations, including the National Flute Association,
Farmington Musicale, and Sigma Alpha Iota, a women’s national music
fraternity. She has served in committee
chair capacities, as master of ceremonies and as performer of music throughout
the Metro-Detroit area. Lauren is also a
member of
Lauren resides in
Significant Accomplishments:
Lauren formed her own
business in 2002 as Erickson Flute & Ensemble, LLC. The majority of her performance bookings have
been the result of referrals from those who have seen her play with great
passion and professional excellence. The
following briefly highlights the most recent notable performances and achievements:
·
By
personal invitation, auditioned for and was accepted as a new member of the
Tuesday Musicale.
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Invited to
perform with Grace Notes Flute Choir for various concerts.
·
Was asked
to join the
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Made
several appearances with Bellissima Handbell Choir
·
Invited to
perform for the
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Performed
at the
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Performed
throughout Metro-Detroit with folk harpist D.L. Turner. Wrote accompanying flute music for several
original D.L. Turner songs.
·
Was asked
to do a lecture/recital for the Federation of Music Club’s conference
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Accompanied
Noriko Ernst, Doctorate in Organ Pedagogy from
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Invited to
be on the
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Invited to
record Flute & Harp and Flute & Guitar for the St. John’s Center’s
Wedding DVD.
·
Delivered
a Lecture and Presentation on the flute along with a Celtic Harpist for the
·
Helped
form the trio “Expressive Interlude” in the early ‘90’s that performed for
small church and wedding functions in the Metro-Detroit area.
·
Performed
at children’s church concerts, Brownies and Girl’s Scout parties around the
Metro-Detroit area with the group, “Kids Take Note.”
·
Performed
at a benefit concert, “Celebrate the Month of the Young Child,”, sponsored by
Metro-Parent Magazine, at the Royal Oak Music Theater. Other performers included: Gemini and Marc Thomas.
·
Organized,
planned and executed several recitals, through the national music fraternity,
SAI, encouraging musicians of various calibers to enjoy their gifts and share
their love of music with others.
·
Performed
as the Featured Flautist on the 2000
·
Presented
and organized the
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Performed
with numerous local professional musicians on ensemble pieces, including, Joan
Haggard, organist and pianist in Livonia, and John Kane, Director of Music at
St. Peters Church.
Teaching
Summary:
Lauren has been
profoundly influenced by her former
teachers and wishes to continue the legacy of love for flute music in the next
generation of flautists. Highlights from
her 18-year teaching career include:
·
Students
placed first and second at the at the 2002
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Prepared
students for Solo and Ensemble contests.
Most students received first place finishes.
·
Mentored a
young flute student for the past 8 years, who has graduated college with a
degree in Music Education and is now successfully teaching elementary music.
·
Maintains
an active Flute Studio and has a waiting list
Affiliations:
Sigma Alpha Iota (College ‘86-‘89,
Pontchartrain of
·
Newsletter
editor, two years
·
Vice-president
of Ritual, two years
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Treasurer,
two years
·
Hospitality Chair Person for the 100th
Anniversary convention in
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Corresponding
Secretary, 2004-2005
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Vice-President,
Membership 2008-present
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Chair of
Service Project Committee-2008-presen
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Received
Awards for outstanding service to the chapter and community: Sword of Honor,
Rose of Honor
·
Board
Vice-President
·
Recording
Secretary, 2005-2006
·
Recording
Secretay, 2008-present
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Performances
too numerous to name!
·
Founding
Member
·
Treasurer,
2004-present
·
2008 Flute
Festival- Key point person, Chair of Registration Process
·
2008 Erv
Monroe Event- On Gala Committee
Tuesday Musicale (2004-present)
•
Member, audition required
•
Concert Performances in 2004, 2005,
2007, 2008
National Flute
Association (2004-present)
•
Member
Education:
·
Awarded
the prestigious Thomas J. Smith Scholarship (tuition waiver) as a first year
student. It was the first time a
freshman was the recipient of this performance-based scholarship.
·
Performed
in the nationally renowned top Wind Ensemble under the direction of James Keene
·
Accepted
as an understudy to Alexander Murray, Head Professor of Flute. This honor is rarely awarded to Education
majors.
Performance Venues
for Erickson Flute & Ensemble, from
2002-2008
Adat Shalom Synagogue- Farmington Hills
Assumption Greek Cultural Center- St. Clair Shores
Belle Isle Conservatory
Baptist Church- Troy
Baypointe Golf Club
Beacon Hills Country Club
Birch Run
Botanical Gardens-
Briarwood Mall,
Carleton United
Country Club of Detroit-Grosse Pointe Farms
Dearborn Inn, Gardens- Dearborn
Detroit Institute of the Arts
Double Tree Hilton-
Embassy Suites- Livonia
Fenton- Outdoor Gazebo
First United
First United
First United
First United Methodist Church- Saline
Fort Street Presbyterian Church -
Gilda’s Club- Royal Oak
Glacier Hills-
Greystone Golf Club
Grosse Isle Country Club- Grosse Isle
Grosse Pointe United Methodist
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
Hammel Music Concert Hall
Henry Ford Estate- Dearborn
Henry Ford- Lovett Hall,
Hyatt Regency- Dearborn
Independence Oaks Park-Clarkston
It’s A Matter of Taste-Commerce Township
Kiwanis Club-Ann Arbor
Laurel Chapel-Livonia
Livonia Mall Concert Stage
Mac
Masonic
Mayflower Hotel,
Mercantile Bank,
Mill Race-Northville
New Hope Church- Southfield
New Testament Church of God-Detroit
North Congregational Church- Farmington Hills
Oakpark Library
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church-Wyandotte
Our Lady of
Palace of Auburn Hills
Private Party- Novi
Private Party- Sterling Heights
Private Concert-
Private Concert- New
Ritz Carleton-Dearborn
St Alfred-Taylor
St. Andrew’s Presbytarian- Dearborn Heights
St. Anne’s Church- Warren
St. Fabian-
St. John Fischer Chapel- Auburn Hills
St. Kenneth Catholic Church-
St. Margaret’s of Scotland- St. Clair Shores
St. Mary-
St. Patrick’s Cathedral- Detroit
St. Peter and Paul Banquet- Dearborn
St. Peter’s Church- Harper Woods
Sacred
Shrine’s Auditorium- Southfield
Tanglewood Golf Resort-
Tina’s
The Fairlane Club
The Glacier Club
U of M Botanical Gardens
Universalist Unitarian Church-Farmington Hills
Wabeek Country Club-Bloomfield Hills
Waldenwoods Resort- Hartland
Ward Presbyterian Church, Northville
Wedding Chapel on the Green-Riverview
Weller’s Carriage House- Saline
Western Golf and Country Club,
Westin Atrium-
Wyndgate Country Club- Rochest