Jennifer Tersero

Professional Summary

Premier flutist with extensive experience performing in various musical ensembles including symphonic band, symphony orchestra and chamber ensembles. Expert instrumental instructor in private and group settings. Skilled at delivering world-class performances to high profile customers globally via live performances, podcasts and social media sites. Areas of expertise include:

• Teaching individual students and small groups
• Creative lesson planning
• Interactive teaching experience
• Understands individual student needs and learning styles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly committed to student success and learning

Ensemble Experience

• Virginia Grand Military Band, Principal Flutist 2022
• United States Air Force Band, Washington DC, Flutist, 2001-2021
• National Symphony Orchestra, 2nd Flute/Piccolo Substitute 2012-2021
• United States Air Force Bands in Europe, Flutist
• Air Force Band of Liberty, Principal Flute
• New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal Flute
• Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, Principal Flute
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 2nd Flute/Piccolo Substitute
• Pontiac Oakland Symphony, Principal Flute
• Brazos Breeze Flute Choir
• Virginia Grand Military Band, Principal Flutist 2022
• United States Air Force Band, Washington DC, Flutist, 2001-2021
• National Symphony Orchestra, 2nd Flute/Piccolo Substitute 2012-2021
• United States Air Force Bands in Europe, Flutist
• Air Force Band of Liberty, Principal Flute
• New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal Flute
• Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, Principal Flute
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 2nd Flute/Piccolo Substitute
• Pontiac Oakland Symphony, Principal Flute
• Brazos Breeze Flute Choir

Solo Performance Experience

• Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, Alexandria, VA, 2019 
• Flute Society of Washington Membership Recital, Falls Church, VA 2018, 2019 
• United States Air Force Chamber Trio, Gore Recital Hall-Roselle Center for the Arts-University of Delaware, 2014 

Guest Lecturer/Masterclass Teacher

• Woodlawn Middle School, Alamance-Burlington Schools, NC, Flute Masterclasses, February 2021 
• Interschool Orchestras of New York, Masterclass, 2013 
• National Flute Association Convention, Careers in the Military, Panel Speaker, 2005 

Recordings

• Showcased on Flute, Piccolo and Alto Flute on Over 100 Radio, TV and Internet Broadcasts, United States Air Force Band, Washington, DC, 2001-2021 
• Featured Alto Flute Soloist: American Voices CD Recording, United States Air Force Band, 2016 
• Performed for Macy's NYC July 4 Fireworks Televised Concert Viewed by 11.6 Million, United States Air Force Band, 2015 

Membership in Professional Organizations

Music Teachers National Association 

Texas Flute Society 

Project Management Institute 

Education

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Master of Arts : Music Performance

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Bachelor of Arts : Music Performance

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Master of Science : Elementary Education