Flute Instructors
Valerie Bradford
Valerie Bradford holds a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario. She also studied with Nora Shulman, while Ms.Shulman was Principal Flutist of The Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Valerie has played in Symphony Orchestras in Sudbury, North Bay, and Sault Ste. Marie. Valerie has over 30 years of experience teaching flute and holds Suzuki Flute Teaching Certificates through Book VI.
She has taught students from ages 4 to 84 and enjoys preparing them for recitals, festivals, and RCM examinations. Since moving to Guelph, Valerie has played in The Guelph Concert Band, New Horizons Band, and Renaissance School of the Arts Flute Choir.
She also loves to travel.
Katerina Kolbas Rozmaring
Katerina Kolbas Rozmaring graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1998. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Flute Performance. Katerina started her Music education at age of 8 and she won multiple competitions. In 1991 she won the national competition in Herceg Novi and in 1998 the concerto competition at Laurier University.
Katerina has performed as a principal flautist at the National Academy Orchestra in Hamilton, Ontario under the direction of Boris Brott in 2000. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching flute, piano and music theory. Katerina loves finding new methods of teaching individuals of all age groups and is constantly finding new techniques and strategies for her students to advance their progress and achievements. Katerina prepares her students for recitals, RCM exams, festivals and competitions where they can showcase their talents.
As an artist, Katerina is constantly inventing herself to new heights and perspectives and has a variety of interests. She loves abstract painting, photography, fashion, traveling, and astrology.