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Joan Marsh Sparks is President of Flute Pro Shop, Inc and a life-long professional musician with over 40 years of teaching experience.
A performing flutist for all of her professional life, Joan Sparks holds music degrees from the University of Delaware and Temple University, where she studied with the legendary Murray Panitz. She has been a frequent substitute performer with the Philadelphia Orchestra, a member of the Delaware Symphony, the Bethlehem Bach Festival Orchestra and other freelance orchestras in the mid-Atlantic area. Along with harpist Anne Sullivan, Joan founded the flute and harp duo SPARX in 1986, and the duo has enjoyed both national and international acclaim. Through all this activity, Joan has maintained a thriving private studio, earning the Music Teacher's National Association's highest designation of Master Teacher. Joan opened The Flute Pro Shop in 2009 to realize her passion for helping fellow musicians find their own musical voice."Launching The Flute Pro Shop has enabled me to truly incorporate my musical experiences toward serving each and every client, successfully guiding them in selection, maintenance and growth." Joan's teaching style is based on the principle of quality in all aspects of technique: sound, articulation, expression, and finger technique. She also has a great deal of knowledge about the workings of the flute and how that can inform every flutist to perform at their best.
Experience & Education
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Freelance musician in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States. Flutist with the flute/harp duo, Sparx. Former member of the Delaware Symphony, the Bethlehem Bach Orchestra and many other orchestras and chamber ensembles. 1980 – Present
Bachelor of Music University of Delaware, Masters of Music Performance at Temple University. Frequent clinician and master class teacher.Founder and President of Flute Pro Shop, Inc. Bringing extensive experience to the flute community in her role to assist flutists in the all-important process of identifying the perfect flute. -
Sparx flute/harp Duo won many USA awards, including the Chamber Music America Ensemble Residency Grant, the Composer's Forum award, twice winners of the National Flute association's Chamber Music Competition. The duo tours and presents master classes. 1986 – Present
Founding member, flutist.Managed concert bookings, media and press. Planned touring and developed Chamber Music America Residency.
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