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Bio
Since Leslie Hisman first picked up a flute at age eight, she has never put it down. Now, many years later, Leslie's goal has always remained the same- to make a positive impact on the world through music. The most special performances for her are those that have helped to raise awareness or serve a greater good, such as her 2021 recital of flute music by women composers, which raised money for the Delores Project in Denver, CO. Leslie is also an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota, an international music fraternity dedicated to advancement of women in music.
Leslie is a co-founder of Silver Bow Sound, a newly-formed flute and percussion duo hoping to spread the joy of music throughout the Kansas City area. They will perform unique concerts focused on the intersections of music and other aspects of society in non-traditional venues to reach the wider community.
As an ensemble performer, Leslie has performed with many talented groups, including wind ensembles, orchestras, and chamber ensembles. Leslie was a founding member of Full Gremlin, a mixed chamber ensemble dedicated to collaboration and the promotion of new music. During their time together, the group commissioned more than a dozen works and performed internationally at the 2024 Cortona Sessions for New Music. Leslie has also performed in Italy and Vienna as member of the 2023 Vienna Summer Music Festival Orchestra and the 2022 Trentino Music Festival Orchestra.
As a multi-faceted professional, Leslie has also taught herself many marketing and social media skills necessary for the modern musician. During her tenure with Full Gremlin, she also created and maintained their social media accounts, website, and all concert promotional materials.
Leslie holds a Master of Music in Flute Performance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. She is currently based in New England.