The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band presents Aires Tropicales by Paquito D’Rivera. We’re proud to spotlight From the Top alum Yuna Langehennig on flute! Enjoy this vibrant modern wind piece, performed by an extraordinary ensemble.
Lubbock, Texas Yuna performed on Show 320 in Lubbock, TX, on February 27, 2016. Yuna returns to From the Top on Show 456 as an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band.
Show 456 bio:
Yuna Langehennig (Airman First Class –A1C) is a flutist in the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band and the ensemble Heritage Winds as well as a 2016 alum of From the Top. Prior to joining the Air Force, Yuna was a flute instructor for Prosper ISD in Texas and had a private studio composed of middle and high school students. Yuna is a WM. S. Haynes Young Artist and holds a degree in flute performance from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Show 320 bio:
Yuna Langehennig (flute), 15, is from Lubbock, Texas, where she is a sophomore at Lubbock High School, and studies music with Lisa Gamer-Santa at Texas Tech University. She performs regularly with ensembles at her high school as well as the Youth Orchestras of the Lubbock-Symphony Orchestra. Since starting the flute in first grade, Yuna has won Outstanding Soloist at the Texas Tech Flute Festival several years in a row, and participated in numerous other competitions, masterclasses, and ensembles. Outside of music, Yuna enjoys photography and socializing with friends.
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