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Flutist, Activist, Performer, Educator, and Researcher
James W.

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Jimmy Walter is a flutist, performer, activist, administrator and educator in Martinsburg, WV and Winchester, VA. He currently attends Shenandoah University for his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Instrumental Performance and serves as a Post-Masters Teaching Assistant in Music History and Flute. Additionally, he currently serves as Adjunct Instructor of Music Appreciation and Applied Woodwinds at Hagerstown Community College.

Jimmy is an advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)...

Jimmy Walter is a flutist, performer, activist, administrator and educator in Martinsburg, WV and Winchester, VA. He currently attends Shenandoah University for his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Instrumental Performance and serves as a Post-Masters Teaching Assistant in Music History and Flute. Additionally, he currently serves as Adjunct Instructor of Music Appreciation and Applied Woodwinds at Hagerstown Community College.

Jimmy is an advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the Western Art Music field. He pushes for the performance, research, and honoring of repertoire composed by underrepresented composers such as women, POC, and LGBTQ2sIA+. He has presented lectures on these topics at the University of New Mexico, Kennesaw State University, New York Flute Club, Atlanta Flute Club, and the National Flute Association.

Jimmy Walter has served as a flute instructor in several capacities. While in North Carolina, he served as Substitute Teaching Artist at Kidznotes, where he taught flute, trumpet, clarinet, and piano. Additionally, he has served as the instructor of flute for the UNM Music Prep School, Adjunct Instructor of Flute at Adams State University, Sectional Flute Instructor at several grade schools.

As a performer, Jimmy has experience as both an orchestral and solo musician. As a soloist, he has performed academic recitals focused on LGBTQ2sIA+ composers and underrepresented composers as well. As an orchestral artist, he has performed with several ensembles including the American Pops Orchestra, Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New Mexico Gay Mens Chorus.

Jimmy attended the University of New Mexico for his Master of Music and Graduate Certificate with an emphasis in Flute Performance, and he attended the University of Northern Colorado for his Bachelor of Music in Performance. His principal teachers include Dr. Julietta Curenton, Dr. Erika Boysen, Valerie Potter, Brook Ferguson, Justin Cook, and Sue Gillio.

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Education

The University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Music-Flute Performance
The University of New Mexico
Masters
Shenandoah University
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Flute

Flute

Jimmy W. has nearly a decade of experience in flute instruction. He has flute for multiple different institutions. His students have found great success studying under him, with many successfully auditioning into regional youth orchestras, all county ensembles, and all state ensembles. Jimmy has studied under the guidance of Dr. Julietta Curenton, Dr. Erika Boysen, Valerie Potter, Timothy Gocklin, Brook Ferguson, Dr. James Hall, Justin Cook, and Sue Gillio.
General Music

General Music

I have been involved with learning General music for 15 years. With all of the knowledge I have gained through school, I have a great understanding of what is needed to learn with the basics. This involves how to read rhythm and notes and understanding the basic fundamentals.
Music History

Music History

As a music historian, I have experience in teaching music history in many different ways. At Shenandoah University, I currently serve as a Teaching Assistant for the Western Music History courses, where I assist with teaching Music History from the Medieval to Modern music, over the course of two semesters. At Hagerstown Community College, I serve as Adjunct Instructor of Music Appreciation, where I teach Music Appreciation for general education students. My Music Appreciation course serves as an introductory course the general music concepts and terminology, and a skim of music history from the Medieval to Modern, all within one semester.
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Knowledgeable and an Amazing Teacher

James was very patient with my son. He taught him how to hold the flute the right way and different patterns and techniques. I'm so glad I chose James for a tutor. His communication is top notch and he responds very fast. I loved how at the end he gave my son pointers to practice until his next lesson. You don't meet to many teachers that care about music and the child.

Maria, 2 lessons with James

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

James worked with my daughter. He did a great in giving my daughter tips to improve her sound and learn a song tonight for class tomorrow. I will sign up for another session soon.

Heidi, 2 lessons with James
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