Who is Naomi Seidman?

Naomi Seidman is an internationally recognized solo performer, chamber musician, and educator. As a faculty member at the Pennsylvania State University’s School of Music she has presented masterclasses and recitals nationally and internationally.

Musician

Naomi Seidman has performed across the United States, Asia, and Mexico as a recitalist, soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. Performance highlights include concerts in Bangkok, Thailand as part of the Thailand Flute Festival, an artist residency in Guadalajara, Mexico and competing as a semi-finalist in the Beijing International Nicolet competition. As a chamber musician, Seidman is a member of the Jano Duo with cellist Jonathan Dexter and the Pennsylvania Quintet with her colleagues from the Pennsylvania State University.

Educator

A faculty member at Pennsylvania State University’s School of Music, she has participated in numerous festivals and has presented master classes around the country, appeared as soloist with orchestras; and is actively involved with the National Flute Association. She is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, Yale University, and  the University of Texas at Austin.

Upcoming Events

Penn State Flute Studio

Providing outstanding education and performance opportunities to both majors and non-majors and enriching the campus and local communities through an extensive schedule of public recitals and concerts.

New Music

Sylvan Sketches, a work for flute and cello, was commissioned by Jano Duo in 2019. A three movement work in a typical fast-slow-fast configuration, the piece utilizes both flute and alto flute, as well as extended techniques for both flute and cello. Each movement is centered around one or two specific rhythmic or melodic motives.The titles of each movement are lines from three of Robert Frost's poems: "The Road not Taken,” "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," and "Gathering Leaves."

Projects

Rhapsody Series: Designer (2023-present) The School of Music at Penn State will present a new, free concert series of faculty recitals, titled the "Rhapsody Series." In the spirit of a rhapsody, each performance is based on a specific theme, with the works on the program reflecting upon that core idea. These performances are shorter than a typical recital and do not involve an intermission, allowing the audience member to experience an immersive hour of music without interruption.Each recital is performed by School of Music faculty and collaborators, and the inspirations for each program draw upon diverse influences and styles. Avid concertgoers as well as those new to performances from the School of Music will find something for everyone. The series will be presented Sundays at 4 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall. Concerts also will be livestreamed. The series is free and open to the public. 

  • "Dr. Seidman has been an exemplary influence in the flute community for over a decade. She has been a valued colleague on the National Flute Association’s board of directors and committees, a well-respected performer with a creative spark, and an admired and dedicated educator.”

    -Joanna Bassett, NFA President 2018-2020

  • "Naomi is truly an exemplary member of our community here at the School of Music. She is passionately dedicated to the students, committed to supporting and growing excellence with the College, provides unwavering support to her fellow colleagues, and is an inspiring artist and musician."

    Anonymous Member- Award Committee

  • "Dr. Seidman’s ongoing creativity is intellectually open minded and has such an enthusiastic spark, she can’t help but to ignite the minds of students and the public alike. Most of all, she is unwaveringly inclusive!”

    Windworks Studio