Flute 360: Episode 85: An Interview with Viviana Cumplido Wilson

Episode 85: An Interview with Viviana Cumplido Wilson

Oct 19, 2019

Flute 360 | Episode 85: “An Interview with Viviana Cumplido Wilson” (1:00:41)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Viviana Cumplido Wilson who is a Powell Artist and the Principal Flutist of the Phoenix Symphony. Viviana and Heidi talk about the orchestral audition process, overcoming low points in musical careers, community service, and triathlons! Check out today’s episode to hear about these various topics and more!

Episode 85 – Main Points:

0:46 – Gold Sponsor: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
1:46 – Welcome!
2:23 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background.
2:37 – Viviana’s Answer
3:34 – New England Conservatory
3:40 – Viviana is a Powell Artist!
4:16 – Tucson Symphony Orchestra
4:24 – Steven Finley, flutist & educator
4:55 – The University of Arizona, Tucson
5:06 – Dr. Brian A. Luce, Professor of Flute at The UofA
5:38 – Question: You’ve had an extensive musical career. Before landing your jobs, was there a point in your profession that you wanted to give up? If so, what helped you to get through that season in your life?
5:47 – Viviana’s Answer
8:58 – Headspace!
10:10 – Book: The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
10:53 – Question: Any advice for flutists who are pursuing a musical career as their profession?
11:09 – Viviana’s Answer
14:07 – Question: Since you are an orchestral flutist, any suggestions for audition preparation and, or the day of the audition?
14:16 – Viviana’s Answer
17:35 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions
18:20 – Question: You are an advocate for community service, in which you’ve donated your time to Hospice of the Valley. How did you come across this organization, and what’s the inspiration behind your volunteer work?
18:27 – Community Service: Hospice of the Valley
24:38 – Arizona State University
25:01 – Question: Please share how you got into running and training for triathlons. How has your passion for health influenced who you are as a musician?
25:18 – Dr. Lisa Garner Santa, Professor of Flute at TTU
25:33 – Viviana’s Answer
27:53 – Book: Brave New Athlete by Dr. Marshall & Lesley Paterson
28:04 – Reference to Episode 82
28:25 – Question: How has your passion for health influenced who you are as a musician?
28:35 – Viviana’s Answer
30:15 – Physical Exercise!
31:30 – Article: Prescribing Exercise for Depression
31:52 – Social Media Question from Rachael Chen: How can we keep classical music alive in our modern society?
32:05 – Viviana’s Answer
35:22 – Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra – Calendar of Events
35:55 – Social Media Question from Jolene Madewell: I personally would love to hear about any setbacks and failures in auditions, competitions, or as a teacher!
36:10 – Viviana’s Answer
39:30 – Social Media Question from Leah Stevens: I’d love to know her experiences in the music industry as a woman, specifically a woman of color.
39:42 – Viviana’s Answer
43:10 – Social Media Question from Laura Pillman: I’d love to know how she feels her workouts/running affect her playing, or anything running-related!
43:22 – Viviana’s Answer
45:09 – Dr. Susan Fain, flutist, educator & physical therapist (Episode 1)
46:03 – Social Media Question from Martin Godoy, Jr.: How did you come to choose your flute? Was it a result of your flute instructor lineage? What does being an artist mean to you?
46:42 – Viviana’s Answer
48:39 – Hilary Abigana, The Fourth Wall Ensemble’s Flutist (Episode 86)
49:01 – Nicole Chamberlain, flutist & composer (Episode 33)
49:27 – Viviana’s Answer Continued from 46:42!
58:49 – Bronze Sponsor: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Flute 360's Giveaway!

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Viviana

Heidi

Episode 85 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 85 – Sponsors:

Gold: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
Silver: J&K Productions
Bronze: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Giveaway!