Monterey Symphony

Dawn Walker
Principal Flute and Librarian

Dawn has performed as the Monterey Symphony’s principal flute since 1990. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts with academic honors and distinction in performance. She is a protégé of Claude Monteux, son of the legendary Pierre Monteux. Dawn has performed as a soloist with the new Century Chamber Orchestra of San Francisco, Carmel Bach Festival, and the Santa Cruz Symphony. She frequently performs as principal flute with the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Ballet Orchestra and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. Dawn has toured the United States as principal flute with the Western Opera orchestra and has been a member of the Carmel Bach Festival for more than five years. Dawn is active as a solo recitalist and freelance performer throughout California. In addition to her vital performing role, Dawn was named orchestra librarian in 2007.

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