Lisa Wienhold
Flute, Principal

Principal flutist of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 1997, Lisa has also been the principal flutist of the Savannah Symphony Orchestra and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. She was also the assistant principal and 2nd flutist of the former Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Solo appearances with these orchestras have included Nielsen Concerto, CPE Bach - Concerto in D Minor, Charles Griffes - Poeme, and J.S. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto #4. Summers find Lisa in New Hampshire as a member of the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra.

Born in Germany and raised in Eagle River, Alaska, Lisa received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees, as well as an Artist Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Her major teachers were Robert Willoughby and Timothy Day. Active in education she is on the faculties of the University of Montevallo, Samford University, and Birmingham Southern College. Lisa also maintains an extensive private teaching studio. When not busy with the orchestra or teaching, Lisa is an avid dog fancier, participating in obedience and field competitions with Molly and Tess, her yellow labrador retrievers. Molly and Lisa are also a certified dog therapy team and visit hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and schools.

Lisa's "Desert Island Disc" is: Yo Yo Ma - Bach Cello Suites

Which composer/musician most speaks to your soul? Mozart

What is your greatest non-musical passion? Dog Training

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? Playing principal flute in the ASO!

Who or what has been the greatest influence on you? My Mom and Bob Willoughby - my flute teacher.

What is your motto? I try to be the kind of person my dogs think I am.