Past Performances
Friday, August 07, 2020NFA Summer Series: Virtual Warm UpNational Flute AssociationOnline
Wednesday, July 01, 2020Haynes TV Live Interview with Gareth McLearnonFacebookOnline
Friday, March 06, 2020TTU Collaborations Concert: Hindemith SextetHemmle Recital HallLubbock, TX
Wednesday, February 26, 2020Shadow of Sirius by Joel Puckett with Dr. Eric Allen and the TTUCBDNA Regional ConferenceOklahoma
Friday, October 18, 2019Radical Well-Being in Higher Education: Approaches for Renewal, The 11th Annual ACHME ConferenceAmherst, MAInspired by the Ayurveda’s Daily Routine, or dinacharya, this practice workshop provided an interactive experience with practices including hydration, oral cleansing, self-massage, simple body and breath exercises, meditation, and guidelines for a nutritious start to the day.
Saturday, September 14, 2019Flute Fiesta BrownsvilleGuest ArtistBrownsville, Texas
Monday, June 10, 2019“Seminario por Bienestar para Musico” (Seminar for Musician Instituto Nacional de Musica Costa RicaSan Jose, Costa RicaPresented a series of workshops and masterclasses including Musician Wellness Practices for Optimal Performance, Yoga Philosophy and Performance Identity, Mind and Body Language for Confident and Creative Performances, and Embodied Performance Masterclass. Collaborated with faculty from the University of Costa Rica in a performance of solo and chamber music.
Thursday, February 14, 2019"Wellness Tools to Fuel Teaching and Prevent Burnout" Texas Music Educators Association, Co-presented with Shauna K. TSan Antonio
Saturday, July 21, 2018Fesitval de Musica NaolincoA week of chamber music coaching and faculty concerts. July 21-27.Mozart Flute Quartet in D Majormore info... Wednesday, July 4, 2018Texas Tech University Band and Orchestra CampTexas Tech UniversityLubbock, TexasJuly 8-14.more info... Sunday, June 3, 2018Panoramic FlutistUniversity of Colorado, BoulderBoulder, CoChristina Jennings: University of Colorado Boulder
Lorna McGhee: Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, principal flutist
Lisa Garner Santa: Texas Tech University
Jennifer Keeney: Private Flute Instructor, Austin, Texas
With Margaret McDonald, collaborative piano
Join us in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, for a five-day immersion into the flute. The comprehensive 2016 seminar will include masterclasses, recitals, panel discussion, jazz improvisation class, yoga and movement and journaling class. We will share meals, hikes and community.
Up to 18 performers will be chosen for the masterclass slots by recorded audition. There is no limit to the number of participants for this class. All flutists 18 and older are encouraged to apply!
Leading flute manufactures will also exhibit instruments and goods for all to try. This year we will have Powell flutes and Flutistry of Boston.
This year’s activites will include:
Repertoire masterclasses with Jennings, Buyse, Garner Santa, and Stagnitta
Yoga with Dr. Garner Santa
Orchestral Excerpt class with Professor Buyse
Improvisation: Conquer the Fear and Find the Love!
The Moveable Flutist and the Widor Romance and Scherzo
Belief Cycles - A Journaling Experience
Two faculty recitals with Margaret McDonald, pianomore info... Saturday, March 3, 2018TTU Audition DayLubbock, TexasUNDERGRADUATE FLUTE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (B.M. and B.M.E.)
Two contrasting pieces that demonstrate your musically expressive ability, one to demonstrate lyricism and one to demonstrate technical facility and articulation. Class I solos, as well as etudes, are acceptable. Accompaniment is not required.
All 12 major scales from memory, two-octave minimum. Proficiency in performance of minor scales from memory is highly suggested.
Sight-readingmore info... Saturday, February 24, 2018TTU Audition DayLubbock, TexasUNDERGRADUATE FLUTE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (B.M. and B.M.E.)
Two contrasting pieces that demonstrate your musically expressive ability, one to demonstrate lyricism and one to demonstrate technical facility and articulation. Class I solos, as well as etudes, are acceptable. Accompaniment is not required.
All 12 major scales from memory, two-octave minimum. Proficiency in performance of minor scales from memory is highly suggested.
Sight-readingmore info... Friday, February 16, 2018The Fabulous Front Row: Optimizing Your Flute SectionTexas Music Educator Association 2018 ConventionSan Antonio, TexasEric Allen and Lisa Garner Santa: A great flute section can make any band director smile but sometimes the fabulous front-row creates unexpected challenges. In this session, Garner and Allen will discuss common misconceptions of the flute and its role in the band and offer suggestions for maximizing potential and removing barriers for optimal ensemble contribution.more info... Sunday, January 21, 2018Collaborations: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Chamber Music SerSan Angelo Museum of Fine ArtsSan Angelo, TexasCollaborations is a mixed-ensemble chamber group that will feature five of Texas Tech University's School of Music Faculty members. The program includes everything from Bach to neew music mixed ensembles. Performers include Gregory Brooks, baritone; Carla Davis Cash, piano; Lisa Garner Santa, flute; Kimberly Sparr, viola; and Kevin Wass, tuba.more info... Thursday, November 23, 20176th Forum of Critical Studies: Asking Big Questions AgainAgora Cultural CentreLucca, Tuscany, ItalyThe Fluency of "self": Classical Yoga and Performance Identity with Lisa Garner Santa will be presented on the panel "Performing Identity: The Relationship between Identity and Performance in Literature, Theater and the Performing Arts."more info... Friday, October 6, 2017J.S. Bach: Mass in B-minorBrattleboro Music Center AuditoriumBrattleboro, VTCarol Wincenc, principal flute - Lisa Garner Santa, second fluteIn the tradition of the New England Bach Festival, the Chorale will present Bach’s Mass in B-minor, featuring vocal and instrumental soloists familiar to our audience. These two concerts will be the Chorale’s first performances in the Brattleboro Music Center’s new hall.more info... Friday, August 12, 2016National Flute Association ConventionTown and Country Resort - Royal Palms 1-2San Diego, CAMatthew Santa's Eight Hands for flute, clarinet, saxophone and piano - Lisa Garner Santa, flute - David Shea, clarinet - David Dees, saxophone - Carla Cash, piano.
Thursday, August 11, 2016National Flute Association ConventionTown and Country Resort - Pacific Salon SevenSan Diego CaliforniaSonata for Flute and Piano by Edwin York Bowen - Lisa Garner Santa, flute - Carla Cash, piano
Sunday, July 10, 2016Texas Tech Unviersity Band and Orchestra CampTexas Tech University School of MusicLubbock, TexasA highly qualified faculty & staff of over 100 serve a limited enrollment of talented students. Campers attend ensemble rehearsals, master classes, performances, recitals, and optional
recreation & social activities. FLUTE INSTRUCTION - LISA GARNER SANAT AND GUEST TEACHER JENNIFER KEENEYmore info... Tuesday, May 31, 2016Panoramic FlutistUniversity of Colorado, BoulderBoulder, CoChristina Jennings: University of Colorado Boulder
Leone Buyse: Rice University Shepherd School of Music
Lisa Garner Santa: Texas Tech University
Nancy Stagnitta: Interlochen Arts Academy
With Margaret McDonald, collaborative piano
Join us in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, for a five-day immersion into the flute. The comprehensive 2016 seminar will include masterclasses, recitals, panel discussion, jazz improvisation class, yoga and movement and journaling class. We will share meals, hikes and community.
Up to 18 performers will be chosen for the masterclass slots by recorded audition. There is no limit to the number of participants for this class. All flutists 18 and older are encouraged to apply!
Leading flute manufactures will also exhibit instruments and goods for all to try. This year we will have Powell flutes and Flutistry of Boston.
This year’s activites will include:
Repertoire masterclasses with Jennings, Buyse, Garner Santa, and Stagnitta
Yoga with Dr. Garner Santa
Orchestral Excerpt class with Professor Buyse
Improvisation: Conquer the Fear and Find the Love!
The Moveable Flutist and the Widor Romance and Scherzo
Belief Cycles - A Journaling Experience
Two faculty recitals with Margaret McDonald, pianomore info... Saturday, April 9, 2016University of Texas, Rio Grand Valley - Flute and Clarinet FestiBrownsville
Thursday, January 21, 2016Yoga and the Creative Arts: Realizing Your Fullest PotentialUniversity of IllinoisUrbana–Champaign
Sunday, October 25, 2015TWU Guest Artist RecitalTexas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX 76204-5768Nataliya Sukhina, piano
Saturday, October 24, 2015TCU Guest Artist RecitalTexas Christian University School of Music
Sunday, September 20, 2015Collaborations - Faculty Chamber Music SeriesHemmle Recital HallLubbock, TexasJake Heggie - The Deepest Desire: A Song Cycle for Mezzo-Soprano, Flute and Piano
Sunday, August 16, 2015"Bel Canto" - Music for Flute and VoiceNational Flute Association ConventionWashington, DCCarla Cash, Keyboard - Quinn Patrick Ankrum, Mezzo-SopranoJ.S. Bach, Three Arias for Flute and Mezzo-Soprano
Saturday, August 15, 2015Yoga for Optimal PerformanceNational Flute Association ConventionWashington, DC
May 28, 2013The Panoramic FlutistUniversity of ColoradoBoulder, Colorado 80309-0301Join us in beautiful Boulder for four days devoted to the flute. We will delve into the practice, study, and performance of our instrument with creative workshops and sessions designed to address the whole musician: body, mind, and artistry.more info... August 9-12, 2012National Flute Association ConventionCaesar's PalaceLas Vegas, NV8/10 - 12:00pm Texas Tech University Flute Choir Lobby Performance8/11 - 3:00pm Guest Lecture, "Composing the Musician's Mind"8/12 - 1:30pm Post Collegiate Panel Discussionmore info... June 29-July 27, 2012200-hour Yoga Teacher Training IntensiveKripalu Center for Yoga and HealthStockbridge, MATeaching Assistant to Jovinna Chan and Devarshi Steven Hartman
June 24-29, 2012Texas Summer Flute SymposiumTexas A&M UniversityCommerce, TXGuest Artist Recital and Masterclasses, Yoga for Musiciansmore info... May 18, 2012Texas Flute Society FestivalTexas Woman's University/University of North TexasDenton, TXInaugural Donna Marie Haire Young Artist Competition, Adjudicator
March 10, 2012Houston Flute Club FestivalUniversity of HoustonHouston, TX
March 9, 2012Guest LecturerShepherd School of Music, Rice UniversityHouston, TX"Composing the Musician's Mind"