Episode 116: Military Flutists with Staff Sergeant Sonia Dell'Omo

<p>Flute 360 | Episode 116: “Military Flutists with Staff Sergeant Sonia Dell’Omo” (48:04)</p> <p>In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Sonia Dell’Omo about her time being a Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Episode 116 – Main Points:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>0:50 – <span style= "text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Contact:</strong></span> <a href="https://jaykayproductions.media/contact/">J&K Productions</a> & <a href= "https://heidikaybegay.com/contact/">Flute 360</a> for consultation work!</li> <li>2:14 – Welcome & Introduction!</li> <li>3:44 – <a href="https://www.texasflutesociety.org/">Texas Flute Society</a></li> <li>4:32 – <a href= "https://www.texasflutesociety.org/life-members/">Larry Bailey, flutist</a></li> <li>4:33 – <a href= "https://heidikaybegay.com/2019/04/06/episode-54/">Dr. Ellen Kaner, flutist (E54)</a></li> <li>4:47 – <strong>Heidi:</strong> Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background!</li> <li>4:54 – Sonia’s Answer</li> <li>7:16 – <a href= "https://music.unt.edu/faculty-and-staff/terri-sundberg">Professor Terri Sundberg, flutist</a></li> <li>8:20 – <a href="https://music.unt.edu/">The University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA</a></li> <li>8:54 – <a href= "https://musiced.music.unt.edu/programs/masters">Master’s of Music Degree Program at UNT</a></li> <li>10:45 – “[To prepare for an audition], I had to be efficient and use every minute that was available to me.” – Sonia</li> <li>11:48 – Teacher Appreciation</li> <li>14:19 – <strong>Question:</strong> What inspired you to enroll as a flutist in the Pershing’s Own, U.S. Army Band?</li> <li>14:33 – Sonia’s Answer</li> <li>14:36 – <a href="https://www.airforce.com/">Air Force, USA</a></li> <li>16: