Acting Second Flute
Brief info
A native of California, flutist Laura Recendez is a highly sought after orchestral and studio musician based in Indianapolis. She serves as second flute with Carmel Symphony, and Anderson Symphony Orchestra. She is principal flute of Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and Lafayette Symphony Orchestra. She is also the interim second flute with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and appears regularly with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Her recording career includes frequent recording sessions for some of the largest music publishers and organizations in the nation, including Hal Leonard, Alfred Music Publishing, and Disney on Ice.
A passion for chamber music and education has led to many opportunities to perform with, and direct chamber ensembles. Her work as a classical music ambassador to the city of Indianapolis, through Classical Music Indy, is a constant reminder of the importance of musical enrichment in the lives of young people and under served communities. Recendez is the founder/executive director of the Indy Winds Flute Choir, a 30 member flute orchestra of all ages and levels. She also serves as Personnel Manager for the Anderson Symphony, one of the top regional orchestras in Indiana.
As a teacher, Recendez serves as the professor of flute at Anderson University. In addition, she maintains a private studio in Indianapolis focused on adult musicians looking to enrich their lives through continued pursuit and rediscovery of musical practice. In her free time, Recendez is passionate about fitness, and physical and mental well-being. She is an amateur acrobat and competitive pole athlete. She lives with her son Milo and their 8 chickens.