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Janet Arms is a Senior Artist Teacher and Co-chair of Chamber Music at The Hartt School, University of Hartford, and Flute Faculty at the John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State University. A distinguished orchestral and chamber flutist, she has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, and New York City Opera since 1988, alongside Broadway productions and international festivals.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Music, The Juilliard School
- Bachelor of Music, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Specializing in flute performance across classical and contemporary repertoire, Ms. Arms champions new music through collaborations with composers like Robert Carl and Larry Alan Smith. Her recording 'New Heartbeats' features world premieres written specifically for her, while her chamber work spans ensembles from the Concordia Chamber Players to orchestras across five continents.
Her honors include:
- University of Hartford Anchor Award for outstanding alumni
- Carnegie Hall debut via Concert Artists International competition prize
Ms. Arms actively mentors emerging musicians through masterclasses in China and the U.S., and her institutional leadership includes directing chamber music programs at The Hartt School and teaching at Canada's PRISMA Festival since 2003. Her performance career intersects with educational outreach through festivals in Brazil and Greece, though research grants are not documented in available sources.
As a core member of the New York City Opera orchestra and frequent collaborator with the Boston Symphony and St. Louis Symphony, she bridges orchestral excellence with chamber intimacy—performing everything from Radio City Christmas Spectacular to PBS documentary scores while maintaining rigorous academic commitments.
