Salpy Kerkonian Flute - Piccolo

A graduate of USC, Miss Kerkonian holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music, studying under a full scholarship and graduating with honors. While at USC, Salpy won First Place in the USC Concerto Competition and was also appointed Flutist of the USC Scholarship Quintet, which went on to win First Place in the coveted Coleman and Carmel International Chamber Music Competitions.

A native of Chicago, Miss Kerkonian was raised in Los Angeles, where she began her flute studies at the age of 7 and went on to win First Place in 14 Solo Competitions, including Young Musicians Foundation, LA Philharmonic Association, and was also featured as soloist in the PBS Special “Musicians for Tomorrow”.

Salpy also held the First Flute position of both the American Youth Symphony (6 years) and the YMF Debut Orchestra, which featured Salpy as soloist in the Ibert Flute Concerto at Royce Hall.

Salpy absolutely loves teaching and is thrilled to join the Faculty at Santa Monica Conservatory.