Acclaimed for her effortless musicality, impassioned lyricism, and unique artistry, Sophia Flores is a Latina, California-based classical saxophonist and music educator, captivating audiences with her thrilling performances and her warm, melodious, and vibrant soloistic voice.
As a Sacramento native, Sophia began her saxophone career in Northern California, where she performed at various high schools, middle schools, and churches as a guest artist and clinician. She later moved to Southern California where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Saxophone Performance, as well as her Single Subject Music Teaching Credential from Concordia University Irvine. Sophia is currently based in Los Angeles, where she is continuing her education for her Masters of Music in Saxophone Performance at the University of Southern California.
Sophia has had the privilege to be featured in performances with the Sacramento Symphonic Winds, Lutheran Summer Music Concert Band and Orchestra, Thornton Wind Ensemble, Concordia Wind Orchestra, and the Concordia Symphony Orchestra. Sophia has also served on behalf of the saxophone faculty at the Lutheran Summer Music Festival, and the Concordia University Chamber Music Festival.
As a winner of the Concordia Wind Orchestra Concerto Competition, she has had the privilege to perform as a soloist with the Concordia High School in Tomball, Texas. Sophia is a Resident Performing Artist for the Concordia Wind Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra, where she has been a featured soloist on Public Broadcasting Service, and at numerous venues throughout Southern California including Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Irvine Barclay Theatre and The Pacific Club. Sophia also has frequent collaborations with various churches, high schools, community bands, and emerging artists throughout California.
You can find Sophia’s 2024 Autumn Music Competition saxophone performance here.