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Ayca Cetin is Assistant Professor of Flute at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, University of Idaho, where she teaches flute performance, leads masterclasses, and mentors students in a vibrant academic and artistic environment.
Education:
- D.M. in Flute Performance, Florida State University
- Graduate Performance Diploma, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
- M.M. in Flute Performance, Central Michigan University
- B.M. in Flute Performance, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University State Conservatory, Istanbul
Her research and artistic interests focus on flute performance, contemporary and new music, chamber music, and cross-cultural musical expression, particularly integrating Turkish and Eastern European traditions into modern repertoire. She is a passionate advocate for commissioning and premiering new works by living composers.
Though no formal journal articles are listed, her artistic output includes numerous performances, recordings, premieres, and educational outreach that reflect deep engagement with performance-based research and creative activity across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Scientific and Artistic Awards:
- 2015 Boston Woodwind Society Doriot Dwyer Flute Merit Award Competition
- 2012 NFA Convention Performers Competition
- 2014 NFA Masterclass Performers Competition
- 2012 Nixon Woodwind Competition – Honorable Mention
- Finalist, 2015 New York Flute Club Competition
As an advisor and educator, she maintains an online flute studio and has served as a teaching assistant to Eva Amsler and Joana White. She mentors students through performance, pedagogy, and commissioning initiatives. She has received support through performance engagements and ensemble projects, though specific grants are not mentioned. She is a founding member of Duo Esplanade (flute & clarinet) and Cosmos New Music (chamber ensemble), both of which tour nationally and internationally, performing at venues like Carnegie Hall and Boston Symphony Hall.
