University of Arkansas
Dr. Ballatori joined the University of Arkansas in Fall 2024 as Assistant Professor of Flute and flutist with the Lyrique Quintet. A highly sought-after educator, she previously taught at UTRGV and University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, earning the Regents’ Outstanding Award, one of only fifteen across the sixteen University of Texas System schools, recognizing exceptional teaching and innovation in the classroom.
Her students consistently achieve top honors in local, state, regional, and national competitions, including awards from the National Flute Association, Music Teachers National Association, and the Texas Association of Music Schools, and are accepted into prestigious summer festivals and graduate programs. Former students have gone on to successful careers as performers, educators, arts administrators, and industry professionals. Under her leadership, ensembles such as the UTRGV Flute Choir and Flautarra Ensemble earned the university’s first invitations to perform as featured groups at the National Flute Association Convention, Texas Music Educators Association Convention, and Texas Flute Festival. In 2022, the UW–Whitewater Flute Ensemble received the school’s first invitation in over thirty years to perform at the National Flute Association Convention.
Arkansas Flutes
The University of Arkansas Flute Studio is a place where students pursue artistic excellence, creative growth, and performance opportunities in a supportive community. Under the guidance of Dr. Ballatori, flutists at all levels develop strong fundamentals of technique, expressive musicianship, and the skills needed to thrive as 21st Century performers, educators, and professionals within music and beyond.
Whether you’re just beginning on your musical path or preparing for advanced study, the University of Arkansas Flute Studio offers individualized instruction, a variety of performance experiences, and regular opportunities to work with world class guest artists right on campus.
Undergraduate Applicants:
All prospective undergraduate flute students must complete an admission audition through the Department of Music. Prepare solo repertoire and technical materials as outlined on the University of Arkansas undergraduate audition page here:
https://music.uark.edu/academics/undergraduate/admissions-auditions.php
Graduate Applicants:
All flute applicants to the Master of Music or Advanced Performance Certificate graduate programs should prepare a varied audition program as described on the University of Arkansas graduate audition page here:
https://music.uark.edu/academics/graduate/admissions-auditions.php
Private Lessons
Dr. Ballatori enjoys working with enthusiastic and dedicated students of all ages, maintaining a small private studio in addition to her university teaching. Her pre-college students have consistently earned top honors and recognition in regional and state ensembles, competitions, and festivals, and have gone on to pursue a variety of pathways both in music and other fields post graduation.