MASTERCLASSES
MASTERCLASSES
“A ‘drop in’ master class is a challenge to both teacher and class participants…your gregarious and energetic manner put participants at ease and made them eager to play for you.Your thoughtful and inspiring comments enabled performers to make audible changes in their playing.”
Marjorie Szor, Great Lakes Flute Festival 2005
New England Conservatory
Boston Conservatory/Berklee College of Music, Masterclass and Winds in Motion Workshop
University of New Hampshire, Winds in Motion Workshop
Penn State University, Winds in Motion Workshop
Austrian Flute Society (ÖFG), Vienna, Austria, Masterclass and Extended Techniques Workshop
Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien (MUK), Vienna, Austria, Masterclass and Winds in Motion Workshop
Budapesti Fuvola Academia, Budapest Music Center, Flute Festival, Budapest, Hungary, Key Note Artist, Masterclass and Winds in Motion Workshop
Conservatorio di Musica, Benedetto Marcello, Venice Italy, Masterclass and Winds in Motion Workshop
Escola Superior de Musica de Lisboa (ESML), Lisbon, Portugal, Masterclass and Winds in Motion Workshop
St. Julian’s School, Cascais, Portugal, Masterclass and Winds in Motion Workshop
Conservatorio Profesional de La Coruña, Coruña, Spain, Masterclass and Winds in Motion Workshop
National Flute Association Convention, Salt Lake City, UT, Extended Techniques Workshop
Carnegie Mellon University
WVU Honor Band Presentation
ChaMP, Masterclass teacher
ChaMP, Masterclass teacher
Arizona University
Arizona State University
Conservatory of Music in Celje, Slovenia
Conservatory of Music and Ballet, Maribor, Slovenia
Virginia Tech University
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
International Flute Symposium at West Virginia University
Oklahoma University, Masterclass, extended techniques workshop
Westminster Conservatory, Westminster NJ, Masterclass, Extended Techniques Workshop
Flute Center of New York
ChaMP, Masterclass teacher
ChaMP, Masterclass teacher
Florida State University
Luther College
Orkesterkamp Music Festival, Bovec, Slovenia, Key Note Artist Masterclasses,
Colorado State University
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Northern Colorado
Penn State University
Lawrence University
International Festival of Flutists, Lima Peru, Key Note Artist, Masterclasses
International Flute Symposium at West Virginia University
Greater Cleveland Flute Society, Key Note Artist, Masterclass,
Duquesne University
Seoul University School of Music, Seoul, South Korea,
Mokqon University School of Music, Seoul, South Korea
Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Seoul, South Korea
Korean Flute Association Key Note Artist, Seoul, South Korea
University of North Texas
Texas Christian University
Florida Flute Day, Daytona Beach State College
North Elementary School, Morgantown, WV
Suncrest Middle School, Morgantown, WV
WVU Honors Band masterclass clinic
Holy Cross College
University of New Hampshire
Boston Flute Academy
WVU Honors Band Clinic
Iowa Flute Festival, Keynote Artist
WVU Spring Flute Fling
Mozarteum Academy of Music, Salzburg, Austria
Academy of Music and Theater, Munich, Germany
Ljubliana Conservatory of Music and Ballet, Slovenia
International Flute Symposium at West Virginia University
Governor’s School for the Arts, Kentucky
Germantown Conservatory Flute Day
Tennessee Tech University
University of Tennessee, Guest Artist Recital
Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music
University of Michigan
Virginia Flute Club Festival
WVU Spring Flute Fling
International Flute Symposium at West Virginia University
University of Iowa, School of Music, Flute Retreat
WVU Fall Flute Fling
Flute Society of Kentucky, 13th Annual Flute Festival, “Expanding our Timbral Palettes”
Germantown Baptist Church Conservatory, Flute Day, “Preparing for College Auditions”
Phi Beta Mu WV Band Director Clinic, Bridgeport, WV, “Tips for Teaching Beginning Flute”
Arizona State University, School of Music
University of Arizona
Oklahoma University
Oklahoma State University
Bowling Green State University
"The Yin and Yang of Phrasing", College Of Musical Arts, Woodwind
Seminar
Eastman School of Music, NY
Ohio University
University of Michigan, MI
Grand Valley University, MI, Guest Artist Master Class,
Michigan State University, MI, Guest Artist Master Class
Interlochen Arts Academy, MI, Guest Artist Master Class
State University of New York at Geneseo, NY, Guest Artist Master Class
Houghton College, Master Class and Composer Seminar, NY
National Music Academy, Master Class and Composer Seminar, NY
Academy of Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Interlochen Academy for the Arts, Flute Master Class
Ohio University, Flute Master Class
University of Colorado, Boulder, Flute Master Class
University of Northern Colorado, Flute Master Class
Woodlane Industries, Integrative Arts Workshops: “Music & Movement”
Bowling Green State University
Two-Part Integrative Arts Presentation and Workshop: "Leadership and the Holographic
Experience", College Of Business Administration
"Non Verbal Communication and the Arts", College of Arts and Sciences, Interpersonal
Communication Classes
"Arts Integration and Audience Engagement", College of Arts and Sciences, Interpersonal
Communication Class
"Artistic License and Language", College Of Musical Arts, MUCT 221 Masterpieces Of Music
University of Akron, Flute Master Class
University of North Texas, Flute Master Class
University Illinois at Champagne-Urbana, Flute Master Class
Youngstown State University, Flute Master Class
Capital University, Flute Master Class
Bowling Green State University Multi Disciplinary Seminar for DMA Students, MUCT 680
"Two-Part Integrative Arts Presentation and Workshop: "Leadership
and the Holographic Experience", College Of Business Administration,
MUCT 221 Masterpieces Of Music
Bowling Green State University, College Of Business Administration,
Masters Of Organizational Development, Executive Weekend
“Principals Of Organization: Templates For Artistic Discovery”
Interlochen Arts Academy, Flute Master Class
Northwest Community Corrections Center, Bowling Green, OH
Integrative Arts Workshops: “Music And Art: Languages For Self Expression”
Bowling Green State University, College Of Musical Arts,
MUCT 221 Masterpieces Of Music, Two Sessions
Integrative Arts Presentation: “Convergence”
Bowling Green State University, College Of Musical Arts,
Woodwind Seminar, Integrative Arts Presentation:
“Out Of The Box Programming And Arts Integration”
Bowling Green State University, Woodwind Seminar,
Master Class for Oboe, Saxophone, and Clarinet
The Catholic University of America, Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Washington,
DC, Studio X Guest Lecture Series, Seminar Presentation: “New Music Commissioning: A Performer’s Perspective”
University of Toledo, Center For Visual Arts, Toledo, OH
Foundations of Drawing I, Integrative Arts Presentation:
“The Shared Vocabulary Of Music And The Visual Arts”
Louisiana State University, College Of Music And Dramatic Arts
Bowling Green State University, College of Musical Arts,
Lecture Presentation: “James Galway Festival Series Concert”
Biola University, Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles, CA,
Seminar Presentation: “Building a Career in Music”
Bowling Green State University, College Of Musical Arts,
MUCT 221 Masterpieces Of Music, Two Sessions
Integrative Arts Presentation: “Legends Myth And Magic”
Kent State University, Hugh A. Glauser School Of Music, Kent, OH,
Flute Master Class
Crim Elementary School, Bowling Green, OH
Integrative Arts Presentation: “Hearing Pictures In Music”
Bowling Green State University,
Center For Teaching, Learning, And Technology
Music Teaching Presentation: “Teaching As A Spiritual Practice”
Flute Festival Mid-South, Memphis, TN, Flute Master Class
California State University, Sacramento, CA
Integrative Arts Presentation: “Music And Literature”
University of California, Berkeley, CA, Composers’ Forum
Seminar Presentation: “The Laurels Project”
University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, International Flute Festival
Integrative Arts Presentation: “The Laurels Project”
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Akwe:Kon Hall, Integrative Arts Presentation:
“Interpreting Poetry Through Sound”
Nina is a mature player with an exceptional talent for teaching. The atmosphere in her studio is striking insofar as the students interact in a totally relaxed and positive manner.
Peter Lloyd, Former Principal Flute London Symphony Orchestra
Nina’s artistry, beautiful tone colors, intelligent interpretations, and brilliant stage presence are captivating. She is a wonderful performer and teacher.
Katherine Kemler, Louisiana State University
Nina Assimakopoulos is one of the most energetic, creative and proactive young artists I know. Her students are enthusiastic in their positive reviews of her teaching, and their playing is superb.
Ben R. King, Associate Dean for Music, Greatbatch School of Music , Houghton College
Nina has given master classes at Interlochen on three separate occasions, and she has consistently exhibited an extremely high level of knowledge, intuition, and efficacy with my students here. A poised, colorful, and dynamic flutist, Nina is an effective communicator who puts great thoughts and effort into engaging her audience, both personally and musically.
Nancy Stagnitta Loudenslager, Interlochen Arts Academy
Nina's energy was infectious throughout her visit. Her dedication and devotion towards bringing out the best in each student was vivid. The students felt inspired by her positive comments in the masterclass and her thoughtful and probing manner for introducing new concepts and ideas specifically towards each individual performer resonated strongly within the flute studio.
Elizabeth Buck, Arizona State University
Nina Assimakopoulos is an excellent flutist. Her CU recital was filled with virtuosity, beautiful sounds, and interesting repertoire. Nina has a motivated, energetic, and creative manner that permeates her choices both as a teacher and performer.
Christina Jennings, University of Colorado, Boulder
Nina's teaching was creative, intelligent, and nurturing with each of my students. My students have displayed a renewed sense of eagerness and positive energy in their lessons since her visit!
Nicole Riner, University of Wyoming
My students were impressed with Nina's incredible dynamic palette and tonal control. They left her master class feeling re-charged and ready to apply all of the new or different techniques she shared with them. They will remember her visit for a long, long time!
Alison Brown Sincoff, Ohio University
Assimakopoulos' insight and personal expertise were an inspiration to all my students and has already yielded positive results in their playing…her artistry garnered admiration and demonstrated the skills she taught…Her appearance was truly inspirational and I believe will have lasting results in my students’ performances.
Brian Luce, The University of Arizona
With regards to her master class, suffice it to say that it matched the quality of her playing beautifully! Her energy and love for music is infectious, and my students enjoyed every element of her class. Nina's expert tutelage yielded quick results, and her ease and sincerity of communication was a delight to watch.
Jonathan Keeble, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
The masterclass portion of Nina’s visit was incredibly informative and the students enjoyed her immensely. Her ability to work with each student and tailor her remarks to each individual’s needs was wonderful to see.
Philip Dikeman, The Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University
Assimakopoulos’ understanding of style gave the students insight on how to authentically express music from various periods. The students talked for days after her masterclass about the impact she had on their playing.
George Boespflug, Conservatory of Music, Biola University