Candace McCoy's Musical Background and Education

  • Colorado Bandmasters Assoc. First Place flute in West Regional Soloist Competition
  • CBA State Runner-up in soloist competition including competition with other instruments
  • American Musical Foundation Award
  • National Assoc. Jazz Educators Outstanding Musician Western State College Jazz Festival
  • 1986-87 Concert Band Director's Award
  • 1987-88 Concert Band Director's Award
  • 1987-88 Jazz Band Director's Award
  • 1987 Outstanding Drum Major Award
  • 15 years teaching experience in all levels and styles of flute
  • Experience working with elementary through high school students both solo and ensemble groups
  • 5 years of college in Music Education
  • 3 years on music staff with Denver Citywide Marching Band
  • Judged solo and ensemble contests, and worked with various performing groups

 

Performing Experience

 

28 years various playing experience

Western State College Concert Band

WSC Flute Choir

WSC Community Orchestra

WSC Jazz Ensemble

Metro State College Wind Ensemble

Denver Community Band

Was featured guest artist several times on Denver KWGN ch.2 TV "Blinky's Fun Club"

Play professionally in the Denver Metro Area

Play Bass Guitar, Flute, and Guitar at Parker Bible Church (half mile west of Jordan Rd. on Main St. Parker)

Performing and teaching guitar for over 12 years