PEGGY RUSSELL

Peggy Russell, flutist with Houston Ballet Orchestra (1984-2024) has been Affiliate Artist at the Moores School of Music since 2009. She is a frequent clinician with middle and high school band programs, and maintains a private studio. Many of her students have been accepted into flute studios of schools such as University of Houston, University of North Texas, DePaul University, Longy School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, Baylor University, University of Idaho, Northwestern and Boston University. Peggy Russell graduated from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in 1976, and received a MM from Indiana University in 1978. Her teachers include Robert Willoughby, Claire Johnson and James Pellerite. Ms. Russell is a dynamic, creative, and remarkably supportive educator.