2021-2022 Season Soloists & Guest Artists

Art by Cindy Kelsey

​Cheryl Collier, Flute   
 Poem for Flute and Orchestra by Charles Griffes
May 15, 2022
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​Cheryl received her BA in Music from the UW.  She taught music and academics in the Federal Way School District.  Cheryl enjoyed teaching private flute lessons and adjudicated many solo/ensemble contests.  She is one of the founders of the Seattle Flute Society and was their first treasurer.  Cheryl played in the University Orchestra at the UW under the direction of Stanley Chapple, who was also a Thalia Symphony Orchestra conductor.  She has played with several professional bands, orchestras and shows including occasional concerts with the Seattle Symphony and was a featured soloist with the Northwest Chamber Orchestra.  She currently plays in the Coho Chamber Ensemble Wind Quintet.  Cheryl has been the Principal Flutist with the Thalia Symphony Orchestra since their 2009-2010 season and is pleased to play as the featured soloist today.

Kristin Woodward, ​Horn
Concertino for Horn and Strings, Op. 74 by Jan Koetsier
March 27, 2022

Dr. Kristin Woodward is an active freelancer and educator in Seattle, WA.  She currently plays Principal Horn with the Thalia Symphony, third horn with the Olympia Symphony and performs regularly with other orchestras and bands throughout western Washington.  From serving as a music specialist at an assisted living facility to working with pre-school aged children, Kristin is dedicated to bringing the joy of music to people of all ages.  She currently teaches middle school band at McKnight Middle School in the Renton school district and continues to teach horn and play in various ensembles throughout the greater Seattle area.  In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest, cooking and baking, and all things science fiction and fantasy.  She lives in Bothell with her husband Brent and two cats, Chewy and Wicket.