An award-winning flutist, content creator, and educator, Katie Althen-Velázquez enjoys  a rich career with a multifaceted impact on the arts. Widely recognized as a unique  musician, the Boston Musical Intelligencer has praised her performances for their “great  sinuous magic,” while flute legend Paula Robison describes Katie as “a true, intelligent  artist.” A Juilliard graduate, Katie is a co-director of the New York City-based Sonora  Collective, a collective of musicians that brings chamber music to art galleries and other  unique spaces. A firm believer in sharing her love of music, Katie maintains a private  flute studio where she teaches students of all ages. She has been an Artist Faculty member of The Charles Ives Music Festival at the Western Connecticut Youth  Orchestra since 2019. Eager to diversify her impact, Katie is known to a wide audience  for her contributions to the flute community on social media and can be found @katieflute.