I am a classically trained flutist, piccolo player, and conductor with over 30 years of experience as a music educator, private instructor, and performer. I am available for performances of classical and church music, including weddings. I also teach private and small group lessons on all school band instruments.
4 reviews
Melva V.
January 6, 2022Denise adds a beautiful richness to the liturgies at St. Rita Catholic Church, and we are very fortunate to have her. Not only does she have a lovely tone quality, but she is easy to work with as well!
Hired as: Flute Player
Flute and Piccolo Performer & Instructor
Thank you so much, Melva. It is always a pleasure to perform with you too.
Frankie R.
January 6, 2022I have the pleasure of playing with Denise in a few community orchestras. Her clarity, expressiveness, and warm, full tone is a joy to hear. She has great technique and is always willing to share her knowledge. She is dedicated, reliable, and passionate about music.
Hired as: Flute Player, Woodwind Musician
Flute and Piccolo Performer & Instructor
Thank you for such a lovely review, Frankie!
Bobby A.
January 6, 2022There's people who play instruments or teach you, and then there's Ms. Roper. If you ever wanted to learn the love of music and master your craft, then Ms. Roper is that person. She will go over and beyond to make sure you are comfortable. She's great for all ages and stages of musicianship.
Hired as: Flute Player
Flute and Piccolo Performer & Instructor
Thank you so much for your kind words, Bobby. I appreciate the positive review!
Christina B.
January 6, 2022I’ve played with Denise on a number of occasions and she is consistently performing with beautiful tone, intonation and musicality!
Hired as: Flute Player
Flute and Piccolo Performer & Instructor
Thank you so much, Christina!
Price range: $100-$500; private lessons are $30/hr.
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 120 minutes
When listening to a performance by Denise Roper, expect to hear flute playing with a beautiful tone, expressive vibrato and superb intonation. You will hear clear articulation, precise rhythm, and stylistic accuracy.
Denise Roper’s Biographical Information
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Music: Music-Conducting And Wind Literature
Louisiana State University And A&M College | Baton Rouge, LA | August 1996
Bachelor of Music Education: Instrumental Music Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College | Baton Rouge, LA | May 1991
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Nominated for Louisiana Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 2021.
Nominated for the 2018 Bandmaster of the Year by the Louisiana Bandmasters Association. Nominated for Band Director of the Year by LMEA Districts II and VII more than a dozen times. (phone number hidden)9 Teacher of the Year at Oaklawn Junior High School.
Qualifying participant in the LMEA State Large Ensemble Festival for more than two decades. Served as past Vice President, Honor Band Chairperson, and Parliamentarian of LMEA District VII BDA and as Secretary of LMEA District II BDA.
Numerous articles published in the Texas Flute Society Newsletter, the Natchitoches Parish Journal, The Natchitoches Parish Times, and The Natchitoches Parish Library Newsletter. Author of a published nonfiction book with 4.6 out of 5 stars on (link hidden) (The Lord of the Hallows, Outskirts Press, 2009)
Administrator and Moderator of the Etude of the Week—Amateur Flutist Edition Facebook Group from 2016-present. At the present time we have more than 1200 members from around the world.
RECENT AWARDS
2021 San Diego Flute Guild Festival-Piccolo Competition Finalist.
2021 San Diego Flute Guild Festival- two Superior Ratings given on two Solo Flute Performances.
2021 Floot Fire National Virtual Soloist Competition Honorable Mention/2nd Place.
2021 Texas Flute Society Honor Solo Performer Certificate/2nd Place.
2021 Houston Flute Club Denise Jennings Solo Competition-Honorable Mention/2nd Place.
2021 Utah Flute Association Virtual Sonata Competition-Honorable Mention/2nd Place.
2020 Louisiana Flute Society Adult Masterclass Competition-1st Place.
2020 Floot Fire National Virtual Soloist Competition Honorable Mention/2nd Place.
2020 Arizona Flute Society Virtual Soloist Competition-3rd Place.
2020 Performed with the National Flute Association Virtual Flute Choir.
2019 Dallas Flute Inferno solo performer and flute choir member.
2019 Texas Flute Symposium participant, festival flute choir and advanced flute choir performer. Member of Texas Flute Society Advanced Flute Choir since (phone number hidden)8 Texas Flute Society Outstanding Solo Performer certificate/1st Place.
2017 Houston Flute Club Denise Jennings solo competition participant.
2016 Texas Flute Society Honor Solo Performer certificate/2nd Place.
2015 Mid-south Flute Festival Superior Solo Performance certificates (Flute and piccolo).
Performer on flute and piccolo with the Calvary Baptist Church Orchestra, Alexandria, LA.
Flute descant player at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Alexandria, LA.
Member of the National Association for Music Education, the Louisiana Music Educators Association, the Louisiana Bandmasters Association, the Louisiana Flute Society, the Texas Flute Society, the San Diego Flute Guild, the Arizona Flute Society, the Utah Flute Association, the National Flute Association.
Former member of the Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Chamber Winds.
LSU Dean's List, L.S.U.'s Top 100 Freshmen, Graduated cum laude. Perfect 4.0 average throughout graduate school.
Membership in the Outstanding College Students of America, Phi Kappa Phi, and Mu Sigma Rho Honor Societies.
LSU Alumni Federation Scholarship, LSU Academic Scholarship, LSU School of Music Scholarship, LSU Tiger Band Scholarship.
Honors Graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High, 4.2 GPA. National Honor Society, Principal's List, Outstanding Section Leader Award, John Philip Sousa Award.
I am an acoustic musician. You may place a microphone near me if you think it is necessary.
I can perform sacred, wedding, classical, orchestral, or band music as required.
James Galway, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Ransom Wilson.
Music stand, chair, microphone if necessary. I can bring my own stand if you do not have any.
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