Angela Marie Reynolds

Dr. Angela Marie Reynolds serves as Instructor of Flute in the School of Music within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana State University. An active orchestral musician, she holds principal flute positions with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Classical Music Festival Orchestra in Eisenstadt, Austria, Gateway Chamber Orchestra of TN, and Paducah Symphony Orchestra of Kentucky.

Her academic credentials include:

• D.M.A. in Performance from West Virginia University (2017)
• M.M. in Music Performance from University of Northern Iowa (2010)
• B.S. in Music Education and Performance from Austin Peay State University (2007)

Dr. Reynolds specializes in flute performance pedagogy, contemporary repertoire development, and efficient practice methodologies. Her research bridges historical performance practices (including vibrato analysis in Debussy recordings) with modern educational challenges, emphasizing accessibility for time-constrained musicians. She actively commissions and premieres new works to expand the flute repertoire.

Her 2025 publication addresses systemic time management challenges in musical training, reflecting broader trends in performance science and educational psychology within music disciplines.

Professional recognition includes:

• Outstanding Faculty Award, College of Arts and Sciences (2025)
• London Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition Grand Prize
• The American Prize Instrumental Soloist Collegiate Division Finalist
• Mid-South Flute Society’s Young Artist Competition Third Prize
• Sigma Alpha Iota Doctoral Grant (2017)

Dr. Reynolds mentors students through structured studio instruction and regional masterclasses at institutions including University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University, and Missouri State University. Her grant history centers on the Sigma Alpha Iota Doctoral Grant supporting dissertation research on historical performance practices.

She maintains active performance collaborations including the Vox Novus Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame project (premiering 15 global composer works) and regular engagements with chamber ensembles across the Midwest and Europe, frequently performing in venues like Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall and Royal Albert Hall's Elgar Room.