Beverly Johnson is a freelance flautist and teacher in the San Francisco Bay area. Now retired from teaching in public schools, she is currently at Chabot College in Hayward, where she teaches Applied Flute, Flute Choir and Wind Ensemble. She also conducts the East Bay Symphonic Band, and has been the band’s conductor since 1993.

 

She holds a B.A., M.A. and a California Teaching Credential from California State University, East Bay, but also attended University of Redlands, San Francisco Conservatory, and Cincinnati Conservatory. Her flute instructors include Dr. Roberta Brokaw, Dr. Susan Waller, Lloyd Gowan, and Marilyn Prestia.

 

Ms. Johnson performs with several orchestras, bands, chamber groups, and is a charter and permanent member of the SF Wind Symphony. She is a retired Air Force Band musician, having served for 30 years in active duty Air Force and Reserve Air Guard bands. Beverly is very involved in the Hayward La Honda Music Camp, where she teaches band, flute technique, chamber music, music theory, and serves as the director of the junior and senior camps. As a member of the Flute Fantasia Quartet, she performs regularly in the Bay Area and the group been at the National Flute Association annual convention.