Jules Loveless grew up in a very musical family; her 10 older siblings and parents each played different instruments, and by the time it was her turn to learn to play, flute was one of a few instruments not already claimed.

Jules continued playing through high school and played in a flute choir in college. Now she is a stay-at-home, previously-homeschooling mother of five that enjoys off-roading and exploring life with the family.

Jules started the Utah County Flute Choir to maintain her own skills, provide an opportunity for other adults do the same, and to show her children by example that music is an important part of life.

Eileen Amari-Vaught has played flute since the age of 9 in various college and community bands and wind ensembles. Most recently, she played flute with the Kansas City Wind Symphony in Prairie Village, Kansas.

She and her family moved to Utah after living Overland Park, Kansas, for 21 years. Eileen is a nurse practitioner and a nursing professor. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.

Angela Decker has played the flute for over 20 years. As a teenager she studied with Laurel Ann Maurer, during which time she attained Superior and Excellent ratings at the Utah Flute Federation's Solo and Ensemble solo competitions. In addition to piccolo in high school, Angela had the opportunity to play the alto flute too and loved it.

Angela has previously played in the Utah Youth Preparatory Orchestra, West Jordan Symphony, Salt Lake Community College summer band, and BYU's University Band and University Orchestra. She enjoys the opportunity to practice and perform with the Utah County Flute Choir. In addition to UCFC, she also plays with Flutopia in West Jordan.

After five fun years of summer parade band as a teenager, in college Angela invited her now-husband to play in one with her. They have two children. In addition to flute, her hobbies include graphic design, video editing (including the videos on the choir's YouTube channel), reading, crafting epic Halloween costumes, and collecting rubber ducks.

Maddi Lee has been studying the flute since 2007 and teaching since 2017. She studied most recently at Utah Valley University under Rebecca Chapman. Maddi has a minor in music, focusing on flute pedagogy. Over the years she has helped many flute players succeed and excel in their musical abilities, many of whom have received superior ratings and high placements.

When she's not teaching or playing flute with the flute choir or the Saratoga Springs Community Orchestra, you can find her spending her free time crocheting, reading, and being a mom.

She loves playing the flute and getting to share what she knows about music with her students.

Kristen Parrish is a private flute instructor and flutist in the north Utah County area. She taught band and orchestra at South Ogden Junior High for two years, was a flute teacher in the Davis School District area for 3 years, and now teaches in Lehi where she works with local band programs and teaches private lessons. She is a member of the Utah County Flute Choir as both a performer and an assistant director.

Kristen graduated from Brigham Young University in 2017 with a degree in instrumental music education and studied flute with Dr. April Clayton and Hillary Kimball. She performed with various BYU ensembles including the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Jazz lab band, and various chamber ensembles. She has been a woodwind technician with Skyridge High School, Lehi High School, and Herriman High School marching bands and loves working with students of all ages.

Kristen is an active member of the National Flute Association and the Utah Flute Association. She currently serves as the secretary of the Utah Flute Association. She loves teaching private lessons and working with students one on one to discover each student's musical potential.

Jennifer Neilson started playing the flute the summer before 8th grade. She knew immediately that she had found the perfect instrument for her. She played in various groups throughout middle and high school and competed in solo and ensemble festivals where she was often awarded superior ratings. She attended both Snow College and Utah State University, where she was again involved in many groups. After college she got married and her flute playing was put on the back burner as she worked and raised a family.

In 2013, a friend in the American Fork Symphony asked her to fill in as a substitute, which was just what she needed to rekindle her love of playing. Eventually she was asked to be a permanent member of the symphony. Playing in the orchestra has been a dream come true. In 2023 she joined the Utah County Flute Choir. She loves the many opportunities to perform with them and is currently playing the alto flute, which might be her favorite thing ever!!

Throughout the years she has had the opportunity to study with Elaine Jorgensen, Leslie Timmons, and currently studies with Beth Weissman. Jennifer is married to the most supportive husband. She has four children that are probably really tired of hearing her practice. When she is not mothering or fluting, she loves to travel, hike, bake, sew, work out, do puzzles, watch movies, read cookbooks and self improvement books, and hang out with her husband and kids.

When Aubrey heard the high school marching band play at her elementary school, she knew she wanted to join band. In 6th grade she chose the flute like her older sister. She played through middle and high school, where she finally joined the American Fork High School Marching Band, playing flute and piccolo. She was able to play in the presidential inauguration parade in Washington, DC as well as the Bands of America grand nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She took a 15-year hiatus from the flute and decided to pick it back up again in 2023 after receiving a new flute as a Christmas gift. She is honored to be part of the Utah County Flute Choir with so many amazing flute players.
When she's not playing the flute she enjoys traveling, camping, gardening, crocheting, birding, baking, ASL, reading, hiking, and making memories with her husband and two kids.

Jenifer has been playing flute for more than 25 years and recently went back to school at Utah Valley University to pursue her undergrad degree in flute performance. She loves playing in this choir and the weekly rehearsal is a highlight of her week. She also plays with the West Jordan Symphony and teaches in the Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain areas of Utah County.