Bio Anne McKennon
(b. 1969) is a
composer and freelance flutist in
Jacksonville, Florida. She can
be found playing anything from
orchestral music to rock-n-roll and
Irish jigs, tin whistle
included. As
a performer and a composer, she
has a special affinity for
programmatic works that tell
stories or paint pictures. Ollie
the Alligator is a great
example. McKennon holds a
Bachelor of Music in Composition
from Jacksonville University and a
Bachelor of Arts in
Business/Marketing from the
University of South Florida.
Her teachers include Dr. Jian-Jun He
(composition), Les Roettges (flute),
and Mary Ellen Potter (flute).
She continues to perform regularly
with the First Coast Pops Orchestra
and is currently leading a flute
ensemble within the Pops.
Shorter,
More Interesting Bio Anne
McKennon creates music fueled
by imagination, dark chocolate, and
pulling weeds. Having built
her career backwards, there's more
than one way to do most
things. The world needs more
whimsy. And narrated musical
stories.
Composer
Statement
Mostly, I write
the music I want to write. I'm
inspired by what's around me,
especially nature and whimsy.
I believe in blooming where I'm
planted and focusing on local
musicians. It is my sincere
hope that people will buy my scores,
love them, and play them. If
I'm lucky, my music will live beyond
my own imagination.
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Regarding Jacksonville University:
I performed with the
Jacksonville University Orchestra for 10
years, first as a student, then as an
alum. Having industry professionals work
alongside the students created a richer
educational experience than a student-only
ensemble could possibly provide. I am
proud of my JU Music lineage. In
spring 2025, the JU administration decided
to abruptly eliminate music, theater, and
other humanities to solve financial
trouble we did not cause. This decision is
an insult to the professors and a
disservice to the students, the local
community, and society as a whole. Yes, I
am angry.
McKennon's compositions have been
featured by:
9B Woodwind Quartet
Australian
Flute Festival (Fledgling
'17)
Civic
Orchestra of Jacksonville
First Coast
Pops Orchestra
FFA
Convention (Flamingo! '23)
FFA
Convention (Fledgling '25)
ICA
Clarinetfest (Rival
'24)
Jacksonville Flute Duo
Jacksonville
University
NFA
Convention
(Flamingo! '23,
Rival '24)
South
Shore Symphony
Orchestra
Tualatin
Valley Symphony
Take a cue from Mother Goose.
Take a breath
and let it
loose.
Spin a tale or
wax poetic,
'Cause music
tells a story
- if you let
it. -
Anne McKennon
2022
Albums, Awards, & Honors Fledgling(Composer:
McKennon) scheduled for FFA
Convention January 2025 Album: Aviary
(2023) by
Elizabeth Robinson performs
Flamingo! (Composer:
McKennon) Album: Gentle (2024) by
Rachel Kamps (Performer:
McKennon on 5 tracks) Album: Penumbra
(2023) by
Robert Gross: Five Movements for
Flute and Electronics (Performer:
McKennon) Composer-in-Residence:
Civic Orchestra
of Jacksonville 2018-2019 season Delius
Composition Award: Jacksonville
University 2016
Aviary
Album Composer:
Flamingo!
Gentle
Album (performer)
Penumbra
Album (performer)
New Release: Flute Ensembles I
A mix of originals and
arrangements, Flute Ensembles I is a
collection of 5 pieces presented as a
narrated suite. The narration and
performance order are optional, but I like
it. The pieces are for 3-6 flutes:
piccolo, C flute, alto flute, and bass flute
in different combinations. Purchase Sheet Music Notes: Storybook Fanfare is available
free on my Works page and included is this
collection because it fits.
Papillon: The Butterfly Story is also
available as a single.
The
educational outreach videos
are short, educational videos
on a variety of musical topics
designed to appeal to
different audience segments.The topics are divided
into sections: Orchestra
Basics, Composition, Play
Along, and Lesson Plans.Orchestra Basics is
designed for a general
audience with basic
information for newcomers.Composition is for
budding composers and
musicians that want to learn
more about the design of a
piece.Play Along videos
target current and future
orchestra players.Lesson Plans are aimed
at music education in schools
paired with a lesson plan,
though any viewer is welcome
to participate. Download
Lesson Plans for Listening Maps
Updated: 9/29/25
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