Dr. Sammy Holloman

Assistant Professor

Education

• Doctor of Musical Arts, Flute Performance, West Virginia University, 2023
• Master of Music, Flute Performance, University of Kansas, 2020
• Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental, Kent State University, 2016

Courses Taught

• Applied Flute
• Chamber Music
• Woodwind Methods
• Music Theory
• Aural Skills

Academic Interests

• Pedagogy
• Multimedia performance
• Efficient and effective practice strategies

Scholarly Activity

Invited Performances:

• Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention, “Flutes on Fire” ”, Tsuru-no-Sugomori by Wil Offermans, Washington DC, 2023
• Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention, Washington DC, Soloist, “The Multimedia Flute Recital”, Voyages by Patrick Wickliffe, 2023
• Notre Dame College Flute Day, Featured Guest Artist Recital, OH, 2023
• National Flute Association Convention, Friday Night Gala, Elev-8* Hybrid Arts Ensemble, AZ, 2023
• National Flute Association Convention, “Flutes on Fire”, Reflections by Maggi Payne, AZ, 2023
• Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention, “Flutes on Fire Recital”, Laconisme de l’aile by Kaija Saariaho, Washington DC, 2022

Invited Presentations:

• Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention, “Preparing and Navigating the University Flute Audition Process” with Lauren Zwonik, Washington DC, 2024
• West Virginia University, Panel Discussion, “Effective Training Strategies”, WV, 2023
• Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia Flute Day, “Zoom Tube and Beyond: Breaking Down the Extended Techniques Used in Ian Clarke’s Zoom Tube”, PA, 2022 

Invited Masterclasses:

• Western Kentucky University, Missouri State University, Notre Dame College, Frostburg State University, West Virginia University, Dakota Wesleyan University 

Published Reviews

• Album Review, The Flute View Magazine, “A Quiet Madness” by William Susman, July 2021
• Album Review, The Flute View Magazine, “Backstory” by Kelly Catlin, August 2021
• Book Review, The Flute View Magazine, “The Nutracker Studies: Advanced Etudes for the Flute Vol. I” by Sandy Kipp Isles, November 2021                        
• Book Review, The Flute View Magazine, “Carmen Studies: Advanced Etudes for the Flute Vol. II” by Sandy Kipp Isles, November 2021                

Other

Sammy Holloman is a flutist and educator whose passion for pedagogy drives her desire to foster safe creative spaces for artists to explore and pursue their craft. In her pursuit of her dream to teach future music educators, Sammy advocates for the next generation of teachers by giving students the tools to be successful. She has a strong desire to connect with others of different backgrounds and experiences through collaboration and aims to promote the works of living composers. 

As a flutist, Sammy is especially interested in storytelling through performance. She made her international debut as the featured instrumental soloist performing Charles Griffes’ Poem with the SSMA orchestra on a tour through Italy and Switzerland. She has performed as a large ensemble and chamber musician with ensembles such as the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Lawrence Community Orchestra, Cleveland Composers Guild, and as a pit orchestra musician for theatre productions throughout Ohio, Kansas, and Missouri. Sammy has both presented and performed at national conferences such as The National Flute Association Convention and the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention, as well as other regional conferences.

Sammy is an active clinician and frequently visits local schools to provide workshops for middle and high school students. She has been a featured clinician for the Kansas Flute Society Flute Day (2019), the Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia (2022), and the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention (2024).

Sammy earned her Doctor of Musical Arts from West Virginia University in 2023 where she studied with Nina Assimakopoulos. She earned an M.M. in flute performance from the University of Kansas with Daniel Velasco and her B.M. in music education at Kent State University with Diane Rechner. When she is not practicing, Sammy enjoys taking her dog, Penny, for long walks, or creating new recipes in the kitchen.