Hester, Carol
- Title
- Associate Professor of Music
- Office:
- Jenson-Noble 170
- Phone:
- +1.563.387.1200
- Email:
- hesterca@luther.edu
- Degree:
- D.M., Florida State University
- Interests:
- Flute, flute methods
Dr. Carol Hester is the Associate Professor of Flute at Luther College where she teaches applied flute, the flute portion of Woodwind Techniques, and class piano. Serving as principal flutist of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra in La Crosse, Wisconsin from 1992-2002, Hester has more recently focused on national and international folk and traditional music for the flute. Chamber experience during her time in the Midwest has included membership in the Trio/Quartet Inégal (flute, oboe, clarinet, and piano), the Northeast Iowa Chamber winds (woodwind quintet), and the Hester Duo/Trio (flute, guitar, and mandolin).
Active as an adjudicator and instructor at the Dorian Music Festivals and Summer Music Camps, she sustains a private piano studio, enjoys instructing children in music, and serves as pianist and Director of Music at her church. She is also author of the textbook, Teaching the Flute—a Method of Instruction.