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Artist to Architect: Building a Musical Life

We are thrilled to feature the globally acclaimed artist Tara Helen O’Connor on Sunday, August 30th at 2 pm CT. Ms. O’Connor will open our Fluting with the Stars Series this season with this virtual event via Zoom.
August 25, 2026
Flutist Tara Helen O’Connor

We are thrilled to feature the globally acclaimed artist Tara Helen O’Connor on Sunday, August 30th at 2 pm CT. Ms. O’Connor will open our Fluting with the Stars Series this season with this virtual event via Zoom.

Art Mag has said that Tara Helen O’Connor “so embodies perfection on the flute that you’ll forget she is human.” Ms. O’Connor serves as Visiting Associate Professor of Flute at the Yale School of Music, Artistic Director of the Music from Angel Fire Festival, and is also on the faculties of the Bard College Conservatory of Music and the Manhattan School of Music.

Register today for this interactive workshop designed to help flutists think about and develop the foundational skills needed to build a successful and sustainable career in today’s classical music landscape.

Through conversation and practical strategies, participants will explore entrepreneurial thinking, adaptability, and the confidence required to navigate an ever-evolving profession.


The workshop encourages students to take ownership of their artistic paths, shifting from artist as participant to artist as creator, curator, and leader, while discovering how to shape opportunities that align with their unique strengths and aspirations.

Event Information

  • Date Sunday, August 30
  • Location via Zoom
  • Time 2:00 pm Central

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