Bio
Mary Matthews is Assistant Professor of Flute at Florida State University and second flutist of the TSO, which she joined in 2023. She also performs with Khemia Ensemble, Newfound Chamber Winds, and Duo Elektra. A Rochester, NY native, she began her flute studies at Eastman’s Preparatory Program and holds degrees from Baldwin Wallace, Peabody, and The Hartt School. Mary regularly performs internationally, has premiered over 50 new works, and co-authored the Beatboxing and Beyond method book series. Her commercial recordings appear on platforms including Netflix, Disney, and HBO. Visit www.marymatthewsflute.com for more information.
Fun Facts
I have four pets – 2 dogs and 2 cats! The cats enjoy flute practice, but the dogs are not big fans of high notes or very loud sounds. The cats will sometimes sing along, the bigger dog Chipper will sometimes nap in the same room while I practice, but our small dog Avery always lets me know how much she dislikes the flute while I practice!
My favorite composers are Valerie Coleman, Jennifer Higdon, and Nicole Chamberlain.
Besides playing the flute, I played field hockey (I was a goalie), did competitive cheerleading, and I took ceramics classes through high school. Before high school, I also played soccer, basketball, softball, and I danced.
