The sound of the flute in
itself is soothing and healing! All my life this has been
the primary reaction to one who hears me play. Given
that, the sound of many flutes instills a feeling of a heavenly,
spiritual presence that touches the heart and warms the soul.
"Flutes for Peace" is a ministry through music not only to
bring joy and healing to all who listen, but also to remind
everyone who hears us about the important things in life --
kindness, love, helping others and making the world a better
place, not just one flute at a time, but through many -- an
allegory for the world so to speak.
Founder
Geri Rizzo
Founder/President
Geri has been playing the flute since
age ten, attended the New England Conservatory of
Music in Boston on a full scholarship and studied
with many renowned flutists. A native of the
Hudson Valley, NY, she came to south Jersey in 2001. Since then she has played jazz
in most of casinos in Atlantic City (NJ), as well as
playing in many symphonic
bands and orchestras. In 2003 Geri founded MagicFluteWeddings.com, a wedding and event music
service in Southern NJ employing many local
classical musicians.
Geri has been a
member of the Atlantic Pops Community Band, EHT, NJ,
for ten years which performed at Carnegie Hall in
February, 2018. She loves helping others
and believes in the healing properties of music and
loves performing for shut-ins. World Peace has
always been something she hopes and prays for.
More about Geri here:
www.FlutistGeriRizzo.com
Judy Simmermon
Librarian/Co-Founder
The beautiful flute playing of
Judy Simmermon began in high school
and she moved on to play in the U.S. Marine Band in Quantico.
She has performed in the Atlantic Pops Community Band in Egg Harbor
Township for several years as well as the Tri-County Band in
Gloucester
County. Judy is a dedicated flutist and also plays for weddings
and special events.
"Amazing Grace"
About Us
Geri and Judy met online in a Flute Forum
and presently perform together in the
Atlantic Pops Community Band
in EHT, NJ. "Flutes for
Peace" was created in an attempt to promote peace and understanding through
music. They believe that Art Save Lives in more ways than
one. They also were both single Moms who put their musical
dreams on hold to work and support their
children and their dreams Mission accomplished, they
are now enjoying playing music and helping others in doing so.
It's never too late to follow your dreams! The ensemble performs classical to pop, inspirational, sacred,
and holiday music!
Our (Home Base!) Members
Right to left: Erika
Zeiters (not shown) / flute-piccolo; Judy Simmermon, flute, bass
flute, piccolo; Cindy Yenelovich, flute, alto flute, piccolo;
Geri Rizzo, flute/piccolo; Rosemarie Cicalese-Jurgaitis, flute/piccolo. Our terrific flutists are all members of the
Atlantic
Pops Community Band, EHT, NJ.
We usually perform in a quartet but expand as is required for the
occasion.
OUR SCHEDULE
Where we have performed: Brandywine Living, Linwood, NJ
Wesley Manor/Hidden Creek Country Club
Smithville Inn Bridal Show, Smithville, NJ
Coming Up!
The Ocean City Library/Christmas Show
Dec. 16, 2018
featuring Flutist Pamela Whitman
and her 12 Flutes of Christmas!
Villa Raffaela - Feb. 16, 2019
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NEW DATES:
Wesley Manor, Ocean City (date TBA)
Brandywine Living Center Christmas Show, Linwood, NJ (date TBA)
The Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing, at Christmas (date TBA)
