Overview
Flute
Dr. Alaina Clarice is Assistant Educator of Flute at Wichita State University. Prior to this appointment, she served on the flute faculty at East Texas A&M University and maintained a large private studio in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
As a performer, Dr. Clarice has distinguished herself as a solo and chamber musician. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2018 as a first prize winner of the Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition and was awarded second prize in the Alexander & Buono Flute Competition. In 2023, she performed Hisatada Otaka’s Flute Concerto with the University of North Texas Orchestra as a winner of the William Gammon Henry Concerto Competition. She has also participated as a flute apprentice at the National Music Festival and as a fellowship recipient at the Mostly Modern Festival.
Dr. Clarice can be heard on albums featuring the music of Kory Reeder, released on record labels throughout the United States and abroad. She is also a member of the professional flute quartet Vox Venti, whose performances highlight works by living and underrepresented composers. Her involvement has led to performances and presentations at events including the Bowling Green New Music Festival, SEAMUS, Texas Flute Festival, National Flute Association, Florida Flute Association, and Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention.
Additionally, Dr. Clarice has served on the board of the Texas Flute Society and is currently the High School Flute Choir Competition coordinator for the National Flute Association and Chairperson of the Tack Flute Foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a Master of Music degree from Bowling Green State University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas. Her teachers include Terri Sundberg, Conor Nelson, James Scott, Elizabeth McNutt, Amy Taylor, Shelly Monier, and Kristen Hammiel.
Bachelor of Music in flute perf. - Souther Illinois University Edwardsville
Master of Music in flute performance - Bowling Green State University
Doctor of Musical Arts in flute performance - University of North Texas