Welcome
Dr. Kelly Nivison is a versatile flutist with expertise in both modern and historical flute performance. She is a historical performance practice expert and is available for masterclasses in performance practice in addition to private lessons on both the modern and one-key flute.
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Interested in Flute Lessons?
Check out the 'Teaching' page for lesson availability and teaching philosophy. Kelly teaches privately in Raleigh and Cary, North Carolina, and has experience teaching ages 6 through adult. Learn technique and artistry in a supportive environment! See the contact page to send Kelly an email.
Congratulations to the following students for 2023-24!
Prasad V. - 8th chair flute top band MS All-district
Ankit Durba - 7th chair 2nd band MS All-district
Alex Scott - Bari Sax top band MS All-district, all state eligible
Alex Scott - 4th chair alto sax top band MS All-district
Buvan Praveen - 3rd alternate 9-10 All-district
Rachel Lim - 3rd chair flute top band All-district, all state eligible
Kaylin Long - 6th chair flute top band All-district
Leo Molinoff - 1st chair flute 2nd band All-district
Buvan Praveen, RAFA Division 4 contest winner
Ankit Durba, RAFA Division 4 honorable mention
Leo Molinoff, RAFA Division 7 honorable mention
Ankit Durba - 3rd chair flute MS All-County
Alex Scott - 2nd chair alto sax MS All-County
2020/21
Heloise Fratta, RAFA Division 2 contest winner
Buvan Praveen, RAFA division 3 honorable mention
Emily Capell, RAFA division 4 contest winner
Elizabeth Diaz, RAFA division 5 honorable mention
Buvan Praveen - 8th chair flute MS Symphonic Band
Emily Capell - 5th chair flute MS Concert Band
Elle Warner - 1st chair oboe MS Concert Band
Eva Awasthi - 2nd alternate oboe MS
Nivedita Ravishankar- 6th chair flute 9-10 HS
Elizabeth Diaz - 1st alternate flute 9-10 HS
Kaylin Long - 2nd alternate flute 9-10 HS
Michael Rutigliano - 1st tenor sax 11-12 SB HS (all state eligible)
2019/20
Nivedita Ravishankar, 10th chair All-state 9/10 band
Nivedita Ravishankar, Eastern Regional Orchestra
Buvan Praveen - RAFA Division 2 Elementary winner
Kaylin Long - All County Band
Michael Rutigliano, tenor sax - Triangle Youth Jazz Band
Kaylin Long(8th) - MS 8th chair flute, top band
Nivedita Ravishankar (9th) - 4th chair flute 9/10, top band, all state eligible
Maggie Martin (10th) - 2nd alternate flute 9/10
Claire Chu (12th) - 3th chair flute, top band, all state eligible
Michael Rutigliano (10th) - 2nd alternate tenor sax 9/10