Musical Training
University of Huddersfield, England, UK
PhD Candidate in Flute Performance, October 2009- to finish September 2012
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Master of Music (Mmus) in Flute Performance 2005-2006
Teachers: Richard Blake, Janet Richardson
Masterclasses: Ian Clarke, Lorna McGhee, Wissam Boustany
University of Denver, Lamont School of Music, Denver, Colorado, USA
Bachelor of Music (Bmus) in Flute Performance, 1998-2002
Teachers: Pamela Endsley, Maralyn Prestia
Masterclasses: Marcos Granados, Alexa Still, Carol Wincenc, Walfrid Kujala
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, England, UK
Performance Coursework and lessons, 2000-2001 academic year
Teachers: Ian Clarke, Katie Gainham
Masterclasses: Stephen Preston, James Galway
Solo Recitals
- Trinity United Methodist Church, Madison, Indiana, USA, 6/06, 7/07, 7/08
- Distinguished Alumni Series, Hamilton Recital Hall, Lamont School of Music, Denver, Colorado, USA, 10/07
- “Composing with the Times” (a lecture recital), The Forum, Community College of Aurora, Colorado, USA, 10/07
- Denver School of the Arts, Colorado, USA, 10/07
- The Pelican Gallery, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Scotland 4/07
- Mjolby Kyrka, Mjolby Sweden, 4/07
- University of Texas at El Paso, Fox Fine Arts Centre, USA, 10/06
- Mcneese University, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ralph Squires Auditorium, USA, 10/06
- Northwestern University, Natchidoches, Louisiana, Frederick's Auditorium, USA, 10/06
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Choral Auditorium, USA, 10/06
- Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Meditation Chapel, 9/06
- St. Aloysius Church, Glasgow, Scotland, 8/06
- Eastern Mediterranean University, Music Centre, Famagusta, Cyprus, 4/06
- Edinburgh Musical Society, Edinburgh, Scotland, 3/06
- Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Guinness Room, Glasgow, Scotland, 6/05, 2/05, 8/06
- Malaxander Kyrka, Sweden, 7/05
- Arvada Center for the Performing Arts, Arvada, Colorado, USA, 11/02
- Forte Academy of Music, Littleton, Colorado, USA, 12/01, 3/02
- Houston Fine Arts Center, Foote Hall, Denver, Colorado, USA, 11/01, 5/02
Orchestral Experience
- Assistant Principal Flute, various York Musical Society Orchestra concerts, York, England, 2007-2009
- Principal Flute, Ryedale Festival Opera, 2008
- Principal Flute, Veriditas Opera, York, England, 2007
- Piccolo, Glasgow Chamber Orchestra, Glasgow, Scotland, 2005-2006
- Principal Flute, Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow, Scotland 2005/06
- Principal Flute, Lamont Symphony Orchestra, Denver, Colorado, USA, 2002
- Principal Flute, Lamont Wind Ensemble, Denver, Colorado, USA 2002
- Principal Flute, Rosso Duo (flute and guitar ensemble), Aurora, Colorado, USA 1998-2002
Flute Masterclasses and Workshops Given
- The Keswick School, Cumbria, England, 6/09, 3/10
- British Flute Society Flute Play-Along Day, York, England, 3/09
- Community College of Aurora, Colorado, USA 10/07
- Denver School of the Arts, Colorado, USA 10/07
- University of Texas at El Paso, USA 10/06
- Mcneese University, Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA 10/06
- Northwestern University, Natchidoches, Louisiana, USA 10/06
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA 10/06
- Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, Cyprus, 4/06
Teaching
- Instructor of Flute, The Mount School, York, England, 2007-current
- Instructor of Flute, Ampleforth College, North Yorkshire, England, 2006-2009
- Instructor of Flute, York College, York, England, 2006-2008
- Instructor of Flute, Bootham Junior School, York, England, 2006-2007
- Flute and Recorder Instructor, Renfrewshire Council at Paisley Grammar School, Paisley, Scotland 2004-2006
- Flute Instructor, Forte Academy of Music, Littleton, Colorado, USA, 2001-2003
- Flute Instructor, Aurora Public Schools Continuing Education Department, Aurora, Colorado, USA, 1999-2000
- Owner, Quiñones Flute Studio in Denver, USA; Glasgow, Scotland,York, England 1998-current
Recordings
- Maxwell Davies Choral Works, 2005 Delphian Records
- Whispering, with Emi Jarvi on Vocals, part of a promotional album for US distribution for Terlato Vinyards, USA
Honors and Achievements
- Awarded sponsorship by Brannen Brothers Flutemakers of Boston, USA, to be a guest-artist, 2006
- Full International Scholarship for Masters degree study, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, 2005-2006
- Winner, Studio Teacher Fellowship Award for "Outstanding American Studio Music Educator" (MTNA), 2003
- Winner, "Most Promising Young Music Educator," (MTNA) University of Denver, 2003
- Finalist, Arapahoe Philharmonic Concerto Competition, 2002
- Winner, Arizona Flute Society Young Artist Concerto Competition, 1998
- Winner, Okinawa Peace Scholar, American Young Ambassador in Japan, 1997
Professional Membership
- Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM)
- Royal Musical Association (RMA)
- British Flute Society (BFS)
- National Flute Association (NFA)
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