Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson is the Associate Professor of Flute at Eastern Illinois University and principal flute of the Heartland Festival Orchestra. She has taught at EIU since 2007 and serves as 2nd flutist of Sinfonia da Camera. Dr. Johnson is internationally recognized, performing and teaching at the Convención Internacionál de las Flautistas in Quito, Ecuador, and the Festival Internacional de Flautistas in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Education: DMA (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), MM (University of Louisville), PGDip/PPRNCM (Royal Northern College of Music), BM (University of Northern Iowa)

Dr. Johnson's research focuses on flute performance, chamber music, and works by female composers. Her recent projects include recordings with oboist Elizabeth Sullivan and presentations on underrepresented composers at national conferences. She actively participates in orchestral and festival performances across the U.S. and South America.

Her artistic output demonstrates strong engagement with collaborative performance, electroacoustic composition, and educational outreach through festivals and masterclasses. The 2023-2024 projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and expansion of flute repertoire.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar

Dr. Johnson has served in multiple leadership roles at the National Flute Association, including President and Program Chair. She mentors students through EIU's undergraduate and graduate programs and directs the Doudna Fine Arts Center's chamber music initiatives.