Kristen Kort
Kristen Kort holds a Master's degree in Flute Performance from the Boston Conservatory, where she studied under Linda Toote (Principal flute of the Boston Lyric Opera). Kristen received her Bachelor’s of Music in Flute Performance at San Diego State University, studying under Demarre McGill (Principal of the Dallas Symphony) and Pamela Martchev. In addition to being a member of the National Flute Association, she served as a Board Member of the San Diego Flute Guild. Kristen has performed in master classes with renowned flutists such as Jim Walker, Amy Porter, and Sir James Galway. She has also won first place in several local competitions, including the Grossmont Instrumental Scholarship Audition and the San Diego Flute Guild Orchestral Excerpt Audition. Currently, Kristen is principal flute of the San Diego City Ballet Orchestra as well as Opera NEO, and performs for various musicals, weddings, music videos, house concerts, and other events. She also maintains a private studio and coaches flute students at several high schools in the San Diego area.