03/08/2024
Welcome, Sophia!
Sophia Isom
Flute, Piano, Voice, Other Woodwinds
Sophia is a flute and piano specialist who also teaches voice and woodwinds. She is currently majoring in Music Education and Flute Performance and minoring in Special Education at West Chester University.
Sophia plays flute in the WCU Symphony Orchestra, was WCU RAM Band 2023 Outstanding First Year Member and Outstanding Rookie, serves as a Ram Initiative Mentor, and is part of Oriana Chorale and Trilovali Flute Ensemble.
In her hometown of Allentown, Sophia played in many pit orchestras and PMEA honor ensembles (band and choir), reaching All State Wind Ensemble twice and ranking 1st in the state on piccolo twice. She was Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra’s piccolo player and performed in NAfME All Eastern Concert Band on flute. She was a concerto and double piano concerto soloist with the Central PA Suzuki Association Orchestra and participated in the National Piano Guild, earning Sonatina and Paderewski medals. Sophia will be a camp counselor and flute performer at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.
Sophia says, “I adore the sound of the flute. It is so freeing to play.” Both flute and piano have provided her numerous opportunities to express herself and work towards a goal. She loves how music brings people together in a way nothing else can, and find that being a musician brings values to many areas of life.
“As a musician, the ability to grow and share my music motivates me. I love sharing what I have worked on in hopes of making someone’s day better.”
Sophia has taught piano and flute in private lesson for over three years as well as holding many musical leadership positions that provided educational opportunities. Sophia says, “I believe every person’s life can be brightened by enjoying music, whether that be listening or playing.” She loves helping students to achieve new goals and musical accomplishments.
In addition to music lessons, Sophia taught swim lessons for three years and is being certified to teach students with special needs.