Full Biography & Credentials
Performance
Ruth Kasckow has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral flutist throughout the Los Angeles area. Her work reflects a commitment to expressive, thoughtful music-making and a deep engagement with the repertoire.
She performs in the Kasckow–Pezzone Flute and Piano Duo and is a member of the Pasadena Chamber Music Collective and Avanti chamber group.
Her orchestral and freelance work includes performances with ensembles such as the Santa Monica Symphony, Opera a la Carte, Orquesta Mexicana de la Juventud, and others. She is an active free-lance musician in the Los Angeles area.
Education & Musical Training
• MFA in Flute Performance — California Institute of the Arts
• BA in Music and Education — Goucher College
Primary Teachers
• Bonnie Lake
• David Shostac
• Jim Walker
• Ketih Underwood
Master Classes & Additional Study
Ruth has participated in master classes and additional studies with distinguished artists including:
• Jean-Pierre Rampal
• Julius Baker
• Thomas Nyfenter
• Liisa Ruoho
• Andreas Blau
Teaching Experience
Ruth has over 30 years of teaching experience in private instruction and educational settings, working with students of all levels.
Selected positions include:
• Private Studio, La Cañada, CA (1981–present)
• Pasadena Suzuki Music Program (faculty)
• Pasadena Conservatory of Music
• La Canada School of Music
• Crescenta Valley High School (Flute Mentor)
• La Canada Unified School District
• Baltimore Public Schools
Certifications & Specialized Training
Body Mapping
• Licensed Body Mapping Educator
• Training Mentor
Franklin Method
• Level 4 Franklin Method Educator
Completed:
Level 1 (Introductory Level) The power of imagery, anatomy and movement, with a particular focus on bones and fundamentals.
Level 2 (Intermediate Level) Deepen your knowledge, with a strong focus on the muscular system.
Level 3 (Advanced Level) Inner anatomy and the organs, experiencing all the systems of the body and how they interact.
Level 4 (Expert Level) An exploration of our sensory apparatus, our perception and the cells of our body.
Workshops & Guest Teaching
Ruth has presented workshops in music wellness, Body Mapping, and flute pedagogy for organizations including the National Flute Association, Performing Arts Medicine Association, Association for Body Mapping Education, universities, and music programs throughout the United States.
Professional Affiliations
• National Flute Association
• Association for Body Mapping Education
• Performing Arts Medicine Association
• Musician’s Union Local 47
Recordings
• French Impressions (with pianist Christopher Brennan)
• German Expressions (with pianist Christopher Brennan)
Publications
• The Flute Duet Practice Books #1 and #2
• Chinese Folk Song Suite for flute quartet
Available at Fluteworld.com