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043: Kayla Camac, the 2023 Fleet Week in November Event

Kayla Camac with the 2023 Fleet week which is Nov. 3 – Nov. 12 where there will be over a dozen activities from Softball tournaments, Military and Veteran Art Exhibits, Military Band concerts, Ship tours and military displays, and much more.

Website: https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/

SoCal Military News and Views

enJuly 25, 2023

Episode 116: Military Flutists with Staff Sergeant Sonia Dell'Omo

Flute 360 | Episode 116: “Military Flutists with Staff Sergeant Sonia Dell’Omo” (48:04)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Sonia Dell’Omo about her time being a Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students.

Episode 116 – Main Points:

0:50 – Contact: J&K Productions & Flute 360 for consultation work!
2:14 – Welcome & Introduction!
3:44 – Texas Flute Society
4:32 – Larry Bailey, flutist
4:33 – Dr. Ellen Kaner, flutist (E54)
4:47 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background!
4:54 – Sonia’s Answer
7:16 – Professor Terri Sundberg, flutist
8:20 – The University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA
8:54 – Master’s of Music Degree Program at UNT
10:45 – “[To prepare for an audition], I had to be efficient and use every minute that was available to me.” – Sonia
11:48 – Teacher Appreciation
14:19 – Question: What inspired you to enroll as a flutist in the Pershing’s Own, U.S. Army Band?
14:33 – Sonia’s Answer
14:36 – Air Force, USA
16:08 – Piccolo!
17:00 – Washington D.C., USA
20:26 – Use your resources and the people in your life to get your questions answered!
21:26 – Basic Combat Training through the Army
22:01 – Sonia’s big takeaway about basic training.
23:31 – Question: Did you feel lonely during that season of your life?
23:38 – Sonia’s Answer
25:36 – Step outside of your comfort zone to get ahead in your career!
26:51 – Heidi asks a question – listen here!
27:03 – Sonia’s Answer
29:40 – Question: Putting aside the current quarantine, what does your schedule typically look like as an Army flutist?
29:46 – Sonia’s Answer
31:10 – The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
32:05 – The Blues, USA Army Jazz Band
33:37 – Arlington National Ceremony
33:57 – Question: For a musician who is considering this career path, what advice do you have for him or her?
34:09 – Sonia’s Answer
34:23 – To prepare for your next audition, record yourself, and be super honest about your playing.
36:22 – Jennifer M. Gunn (Piccolo) and David Cooper (French Horn)
38:40 – Question: Any last sentiments that you’d like to share with the listeners?
38:55 – Sonia’s Answer
42:27 – Series 24 Reference
42:38 – PICKS!
46:20 – Conclusion
48:00 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions