Cecilia Hamilton received her B.S. degree from the University of Alabama where she was principal flutist in the Alabama Wind Ensemble, the Huxford Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Alabama New Music Ensemble. She also holds a master’s degree in flute performance from the University of North Texas where she was a recipient of the George Morey Memorial Flute Scholarship. While attending the University of North Texas, she was a member of the Symphonic Band, NOVA Ensemble, and the Baroque Orchestra. Her major teachers have included Mary Karen Clardy, Sheryl Cohen, Liana Tyson, and Susan McKinnell. She has also studied Baroque flute with Lee Lattimore. Ms. Hamilton has performed in master classes with Harvey Solberger, Claudy Arimani, Thomas Robertello, Jonathan Keeble, Angelita Floyd, and Llars Nielson. She was a soloist at the 2001 Southeastern Composers’ League Conference, a 2002 winner of the AMFC solo competition, and she also performed at the 2003 LaTex Electroacoustic Music Conference. She has performed at GAMMA-UT music festival in Austin, Texas, and as a soloist with the University of North Texas Baroque Orchestra. As a part of the UNT Baroque orchestra, she has worked in collaboration with the Dallas Bach Society. In addition to her involvement with Baroque flute and early music, Ms. Hamilton is an enthusiastic supporter and performer of new music and has premiered numerous compositions. Ms. Hamilton’s commitment to musical excellence also extends to flute pedagogy. Her students have won numerous awards and scholarships and held top positions in various ensembles at both the local and state level. Ms. Hamilton currently maintains a private studio in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and performs with the Aria Trio.