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Lisa Garner Santa serves as Professor of Flute and Director of the Institute for Faculty Excellence at Texas Tech University's School of Music. An internationally recognized performer and pedagogue, she maintains an active career spanning solo recitals, chamber music, and global masterclasses at institutions including the Royal College of Music and Peking University.
Her educational background includes:
- B.M. in Flute Performance and Music Business from West Texas State University
- M.M. from Florida State University
- D.M.A. from The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University
Dr. Garner Santa's research centers on contemporary flute repertoire and innovative pedagogy, exemplified by her co-development of the Flute/Theory Workout method integrating technique with theoretical concepts. She actively commissions new works from composers like Derek Bermel and Valerie Coleman while exploring interdisciplinary connections through her course Yoga and the Creative Arts: Philosophy and Practice, reflecting her certification as a Kripalu E-RYT 500 Yoga Instructor.
Her distinguished accolades include:
- Texas Tech Big 12 Fellowship
- Texas Tech Alumni Association New Faculty Award
- President's Excellence in Teaching Award
- President's Excellence in Diversity and Equity Award
- TTU Integrated Scholar (2020)
In academic leadership, she co-chairs the TTU Full Professors Network, served as immediate past chair of the Teaching Academy, co-founded the Faculty Mentorship Academy, and led the School of Music as Interim Director through the pandemic. Her National Flute Association service includes Board membership, Program Chair for the 2011 convention, and coordination of major competitions.
As a Wm. S. Haynes Ambassador/Clinician, she continues advancing flute performance through international collaborations and upcoming publications in Elon University Open Access (2024).
