About Me
B.M. Music Education, Flute Performance, Minor in Business Finance
M.M. Flute Performance
Currently based in Las Vegas, Nevada, flutist Olivia Remak is an avid performer, pedagogue and arts administrator. Olivia recently completed her Master’s in Flute Performance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) under the instruction of John McMurtery. She now works with the Las Vegas Philharmonic as the Education Coordinator and Office Manager. She has been particularly focused on educational outreach, helping the Philharmonic to grow and expand its education programs.
Olivia’s experience in the world of arts administration began with the Memphis Youth Symphony. There, she served as the Music Librarian and Operations Manager throughout the 2023-2024 concert season, organizing and printing music for seven ensembles and aiding in ensemble and organization operations. Olivia also worked as a contractor at Crosstown Arts in both the Music Programming and Guest Services departments.
During her time at UNLV, Olivia served as principal flute of both the UNLV Wind Orchestra and the UNLV Symphony Orchestra. She has directed the Las Vegas Flute Ensemble, and performed with the Las Vegas Philharmonic on Andrea Bocelli’s Christmas Special. This performance was aired on CBS in December 2024. As a soloist, Olivia won the Beethoven Club Young Artist Competition in 2024, and has attended events such as the Sewanee Digital Winterfest and Whole Flutes as a performer in order to further her knowledge and skills. Over the years, Olivia has had the honor of performing for notable flutists such as Lorna McGhee, Jacqueline Leclar, Juilee Kim Walker, Brandon Patrick George, Adam Sadberry, Marianne Gedigian, Jill Felber, Aaron Goldman, Donna Shin, and Maria Castillo.
In addition to her budding performance career, Olivia is an active teacher with a vast array of teaching experience, ranging from lessons to full band rehearsals. She has taught students across all grade levels, and is passionate about helping to make music education more accessible for all students. In 2022 and 2023, Olivia served as a fellow at the Lutheran Summer Music Festival. In this role, she utilized her pedagogical skills, serving as a chamber coach, musicianship instructor, lessons teacher, and student mentor. Olivia continues to teach in Las Vegas, provides group lessons and sectionals to students in fifth through twelfth grade.
Olivia has received several academic recognitions. Her undergraduate honors thesis, Rebuilding the Pyramid [of Sound]: Shifting Ensemble Pedagogical Approaches was published in the QuaesitUM, the undergraduate research journal at the University of Memphis, in 2024. Olivia was a Presser Award recipient in 2022, recognizing her high level of academic and musical accomplishment and acknowledging her leadership and citizenship within the school of music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Olivia is a member of the Chicago Flute Club, the National Association for Music Educators, and the National Flute Association.
Olivia studied with Elise Blatchford and received her Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Memphis, with concentrations in flute performance, music education, and business finance. She plans to continue her education at the doctoral level.