Gustavus Adolphus College

Adjunct Instructor
Music

Flutist John Samuel Roper resides in Minneapolis. His playing and innovation in flute teaching have already started to win him acclaim in the flute world. He was the winner of the Atlanta Flute Club's Young Artist Competition in 2005, and was invited to perform in recital at the organization's 2006 convention. He has also had the privilege of performing in recital with the flutists of the Atlanta Symphony. He has thrice been invited to perform in the masterclasses of world renowned flutist and pedagogue Keith Underwood. His most recent solo recitals were performed in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Maui, Hawaii. His work through the Georgia State University Sound Learning Program to enrich musically educational outreach programs has been presented at conferences both nationally and abroad.

Mr. Roper recently completed the Master of Music degree in Flute Performance at the University of Minnesota for which he was awarded a full performance scholarship. During his time there he served as principal flutist with the UM Symphony Orchestra and Flute Teaching Assistant for the University. He earned a B.M., Magna cum Laude, from Georgia State University. His most influential teachers include Keith Underwood, Immanuel Davis, Christina Smith, and Paul Brittan. Mr. Roper is also a flute instructor at St. Joseph's School of Music in St. Paul, and a sought after performer in the Twin Cities area.