Southport Studios students have won or placed in National, State, and Local Competitions:

NFA High School Soloist Competition:

2009 winner

MTNA Performance Competitions:

2 National winners, a 2nd place, a 3rd place, an Honorable Mention

COFA Flute Competition:

8 winners

Marine Band Competition:

2009 winner

OMTA State Certified Teacher of the Year  2004

Beth Owen, Gail Barensen

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   •Bachelor of Music, cum laude (flute performance), Master of Music (flute performance), Master of Arts (Music History), Ph.D. (Music History)
   

2. •58 years teaching experience
   

3. •Southport Studios / Studio One
   

4. •Former Instructor Capital University Preparatory Division / Community Music School
   

5. •National certification (permanent), MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
   

6. •2004 OMTA Central East District Certified Teacher of the Year
   

7. •2004 OMTA State Certified Teacher of the Year - Independent Music Teacher Division
   

8. •MTNA presenter on Teaching the Gifted Child – 2000; Division Senior Competitions Chairman, MTNA Performance Competitions
   

9. •Adjudicator – MTNA and Federation of Music Clubs
   

10. •OMTA (Ohio Music Teachers Association) Woodwind Workshop Chairman; Buckeye Auditions Chairman; former State Theory Chairman, District Publicity Chairman
    

11. •Graduate Teaching Associate Award in Music History OSU - 1979
    

12. •Pi Kappa Lambda, National Music Honorary
    

13. •Pi Kappa Phi, National Academic Honorary
    

14. •NFA (National Flute Association) - performer 2000
    

15. •COFA (Central Ohio Flute Association) - Presenter, How to Win Chairs & Influence Band Directors
    

16. •National Guild of Piano Teachers
    

17. •Former Congregation Beth Tikvah accompanist
    

18. •Southport Baroque Ensemble
    

19. •Southport Chamber Ensemble