Above: Guest Artist Maron Khoury with our participants and instructors (Stephanie Kertesz, Yoon Huh, and Sarah Carrier)

Guest Artist Masterclass

Technique class with instructor Yoon Huh

Executive Director Sarah Carrier and pianist Emma Liu perform Movement III of Court Dances by Amanda Harberg

2025 Schedule:

Thursday, June 26

9:00-9:45 A.M. - Welcome and Warm Up Class

10:00-11:00 A.M. - Mastery class with Stephanie Kertesz: “Orchestral Excerpts”

11:00-12:00 P.M. - Flute Olympics

12-1:00 P.M. - Lunch break 

1:00-2:00 P.M. - Mastery class with Yoon Jung Huh: “Efficient Practicing”

2:00-3:00 P.M. - Extended Techniques Workshop with Sarah Carrier

3:00-4:00 P.M. - Chamber Music Reading Session

Friday, June 27

9:00-9:45 A.M. - Technique class with Stephanie Kertsz and Yoon Jung Huh

10:00-10:45 A.M. - Mastery class with Sarah Carrier: “Movement and Interpretation”

11:00-12:00 A.M. - Flute Karaoke

12:00-1:00 P.M. - Lunch break 

1:00-2:00 P.M. - Recital with Instructors and Maron Khoury

3:00-4:00 P.M. - Guest Artist Mastery class with Maron Khoury featuring selected performers

Sarah Carrier is an award-winning flutist who has achieved recognition as a performer, educator, and more recently as a content creator. Praised by the New York Times for combining “thoughtful musicality with virtuosity in her alternately energetic and delicate account of a flute line laden with light multiphonics and unusual timbres,” she brings energy, emotion, and vigor to her performances while exploring the instrument’s sonic potential.

A versatile player, Sarah performs traditional classical, contemporary, and popular music in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings. Over the last 15 years, her highly acclaimed chamber group, Parhelion Trio, has left an indelible mark in the world of flute, clarinet, and piano trio ensembles through high caliber performances and adventurous collaborations with leading composers. Together, they have performed around the globe, attended numerous residencies, and commissioned countless new works. Performance venues include: Carnegie Hall, National Sawdust, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Greene Space (WQXR), The Stone, Harpa Hall (Iceland), The Royal Danish Academy of Music, and many more.

A resident of Wayne, North Jersey, Sarah’s vibrant flute studio includes students of all ages, levels, and aspirations. Sarah holds a D.M.A. from The Graduate Center, CUNY, an M.M. from New York University, and a B.M. from California State University, Long Beach (Bob Cole Conservatory of Music). Previously, Sarah taught Postmodern Music and Music Appreciation at St. Joseph's University in Brooklyn. She currently serves as a Co-President of the New Jersey Flute Society. 

Flutist Yoon Jung Huh is a vibrant soloist, chamber player and educator. Dr. Huh has performed at numerous recitals and concerts including appearance at the Kennedy Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Seoul Arts Center, and Sejong Performing Arts Center. She has appeared as a concerto soloist in performances with Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Baroque Ensemble, and Daegu Philharmonic Orchestra.

She won top competition awards and honors throughout the United States, Europe and Asia including prizes in Alexander and Bouno International Flute Competition, Boston University Soloists’ Competition, Dong-A International Music Competition, Busan Concours sponsored by the MBC Broadcasting Company, and Daegu Music Association Concours, and VI Jurjānu Andrejs International Woodwind Competition.

Dr. Huh received her bachelor's degree from Seoul National University in flute performance, a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Graduate Performance Diploma degree at  the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. She earned her Doctor of Musical Arts at Boston University in 2018.

Currently, Dr. Huh is a flutist of Flano Duo. She released her newest album 'Romance and Fantasy' recently and also second album ‘L' Après-Midi Romantique released’ available on music streaming services. Dr. Huh also taught at Rutgers Community Arts, Boston University. Also she currently is a Co- President of New Jersey Flute Society to contribute to the local musical society.

Stephanie Kertesz, celebrated for her commanding sound, vibrant energy, and graceful stage presence, is a flutist and educator based in northern New Jersey and the greater NYC area. Currently serving as the second flutist with the Flint Symphony Orchestra, Stephanie's performs as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player.

Stephanie was named a quarterfinalist twice in the prestigious National Flute Association Young Artist Competition and earned second prize in the Central Ohio Flute Association Young Artist Competition. She has attended such as the Chautauqua Music Festival and the Ohio Light Opera. Additionally, she has performed recitals across Pennsylvania, Indiana, New Jersey and her native Michigan.

Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians, Stephanie has served as an educator at the Jackson Symphony Community Music School in Michigan and as a former associate instructor of flute at Indiana University. With a K-12 music education certification, she imparts her expertise to students of all ages and levels, fostering not only technical proficiency but also a deep love and appreciation for music.

Beyond teaching, Stephanie is passionate about contemporary repertoire, collaborating with her undergraduate new music ensemble and premiering works by composers such as Andrew Mead, Nancy Galbraith, and Erberk Eryilmaz. Additionally, she has performed in Indiana University's production of Mason Bates' acclaimed opera, "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs."

Stephanie holds a Master's degree in flute performance from Indiana University, where she studied under the guidance of Thomas Robertello, and completed her undergraduate studies at Carnegie Mellon University with Alberto Almarza and Jeanne Baxtresser. She has also studied with Jeffery Zook, Bart Feller, and Sharon Sparrow.

Currently residing in Parsippany, New Jersey, with her husband, Stephanie continues to inspire audiences and students alike with her passion for music and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence.

About the Instructors:

Dr. Sarah Carrier

Dr. Yoon Jung Huh

Stephanie Kertesz

Participants have the opportunity to try out the bass flute and alto flute!

Flute choir rehearsal