Name: Ashlen Udell

 

Where did I go to school?

Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University; New Brunswick, NJ

• Currently working on D.M.A. in Music Education

Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University; Evanston, IL

• M.M. in Muisc Education

John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University; Montclair, NJ

• B.A. in Music Education with PK-12 Certification, Flute Major with Piano background; Dance Performance Minor with PK-12 Certification
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude

 

Where have I worked?

• General elementary music teacher in Bridgewater-Raritan and Berkeley Heights
• Milltown Primary School, Bradley Gardens Primary School (BR)
• Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School, William Woodruff Elementary School (BH)
• Administrative staff for Young Pianists Competition of New Jersey (YPCNJ) and Musica in Laguna (Chioggia, Italy)

 

What have I accomplished musically?

• Accepted and performed for the Rhonda Larson flute masterclass in Italy
• Accepted and performed for the Paula Robinson flute masterclass in NYC
• Masterclasses in flute performance, conducting, and dance with notable performers and educators
• Studied at Interlochen Arts Academy

 

What groups have I performed with?

• Recording on ECM label with Meredith Monk and company (Grammy Nominated!)
• Vocal performances with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
• Dvorak Festival Choir performances throughout Prague and Vienna
• Performances with Moscow Conservatory Student Chorus
• Flute soloist with the Montclair State University Wind Ensemble
• Local woodwind doubler in community theater and school musical productions

 

What are some fun facts about me?

• I have lots of pets! One crazy dachshund (Dobby, see below), two cats, and four birds!
• My favorite place is Lake St. Catherine in Poultney, Vermont.
• I have one brother who is a French Horn player with his doctorate in music performance.
• My favorite holiday is Halloween!
• I love to read so let me know what books I should add to my list!
• Teaching and playing music is the best thing I could ever do!