Cynthia Decker

Flute/Personnel Manager

Cynthia decker

Joined the SSO: September 1996

Born: Elmira, NY

Residence: Erieville, NY

Education: B.M. Flute Performance, New England Conservatory of Music; M.M. Flute Performance, East Carolina University.

Earliest musical memory: Peeking through the door of my grandfather's studio and watching him give lessons.

Most influential teacher: My grandfather, Myron Mayer

Favorite composer/musical period/musical work: Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet and anything by Brahms.

Favorite aspect of the performance experience: Every performance is different than the last, unlike listening to a CD.

Favorite part of being a member of the SSO: The variety of music we perform, and the many audiences we perform for.

When I'm not onstage, you might find me: Waterskiing or gardening.

My favorite thing about Central New York is: The four beautiful seasons we have here.