Linda Greene

Flute/Piccolo

Linda greene

Joined the SSO: 2005

Born: Syracuse, NY

Residence: DeWitt, NY

Education: Graduated cum laude from Syracuse University.

Earliest musical memory: As a small child, running and spinning around the living room to Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain.

Most influential teachers: John Oberbrunner, Deborah Coble, Brian Israel.

Favorite composer/musical work: Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.

Favorite aspect of the performance experience: The adrenaline rush during a particularly intense performance.

Favorite part of being a member of the SSO: The SSO is such a great orchestra. I just love sitting in the middle of the stage, surrounded by the sound.

When I'm not onstage, you might find me: Cross-country skiing, riding my bicycle, working on my 150-year-old house.

My favorite thing about Central New York is: The woods, lakes, hills, and weather (especially snow).