About Me Dr. Mandy Swaim is an avid performer and teacher of flute currently residing in Tampa, Florida. She is the instructor of flute at University of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College, Florida College, and Warner University and is a highly sought after middle and high school flute clinician in the Tampa bay area. Additionally, a strong enthusiasm for flute instruction has led Mandy to maintain a private flute studio with students of all ages, offering both in-person and virtual lessons. She has taught numerous masterclasses in the southeastern United States. Her students have proved numerous successes in festivals, honor bands, and competitions at the county, district, and state levels as well as college auditions. Her passion for music education has sparked particular interest in researching and creating pedagogical and instructional techniques to assist the developing flutist.
With a strong passion for collaborative performance, Mandy has participated in cross-disciplinary performances in the arts and has founded various chamber ensembles. Participation in these ensembles has led to commissioning projects, unique performance opportunities, and continued inspiration in collaboration. Additionally, Mandy currently performs with professional ensembles in the Tampa Bay area including the Florida Wind Band (section flute). Her collaborative experiences across mediums have led to international performance opportunities in Italy, Austria, and Czech Republic. Dr. Swaim completed a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree at the University of North Carolina Greensboro where her studies focused on flute performance with an emphasis in early flute pedagogy. She holds both a Master of Music degree and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in music education from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in music education from University of South Florida. Her primary instructors have included Dr. Kim McCormick, Dr. Deborah Egekvist, Dr. Carla Copeland-Burns, and Dr. Erika Boysen. |