Cole Flores (16) began his musical journey at age 7 with the violin/piano, and began flute at the age of 9. He studies privately under Jacqueline Wood, and is a part of the Strongsville High School Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra under the guidance of his band/orchestra directors, Brian King and Andrew Hire. He is the principal piccolo (and alternating 1st/2nd flute) player of The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO), and also participates in the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony (CYWS), and Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra (NOYO). Additionally, Cole was selected as first chair flute in the District 4 Honors band and Ohio Band Directors Conference Honor band (OBDC). He plans to major in flute performance and attend conservatory after high school and is very passionate about connecting with people through his music.
You can find Cole’s 2024 Winter Music Competition flute performance here.