University of Arkansas
Dr. Ballatori will join the music faculty at the University of Arkansas in Fall 2024 as Assistant Professor of Flute and Flutist of the Lyrique Quintet. She previously served on the faculties of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) where she was the recipient of the University of Texas System’s Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. An energetic and passionate teacher, Ballatori's students have been named winners and finalists in numerous local, state, regional, and national competitions and honors ensembles. Under Ballatori's direction, the UTRGV Flute Choir and Flautarra Ensemble enjoyed the university's first invitations to appear as featured performers at the National Flute Association Convention, Texas Music Educators Association Convention, and Texas Flute Festival. In 2022, the UW-W Flute Choir was invited to perform at the National Flute Association Convention in Chicago, Illinois. It was the first time in over 30 years that the group received an invitation to perform at this event.
Arkansas Flutes
Information about the University of Arkansas Flute Studio is coming soon!
Private Lessons
Dr. Ballatori loves working with enthusiastic and dedicated students of all ages, and maintains a small private studio in addition to her university duties. Since arriving in Wisconsin, her high school students have earned spots in the Wisconsin Youth Symphony and Milwaukee Youth Symphony programs, WSMA High School State Honors Project, and straight *1s at WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival.