Alisha Dawson grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho where she began her musical pursuits plunking the piano and playing violin with Fiddler's Hatchery. At age 10, Alisha picked up a flute and it was a perfect fit. She self taught, yet quickly advanced into a competitive level flutist.
Also an academic scholar and competitive athlete, Alisha was nominated and attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy where she played flute and piccolo in the marching band " George M. Cohen's Own" under the direction of Captain K. Force.
Alisha spend many years abroad working as a maritime transportation and logistics specialist, until returning to her hometown as a wife and mother. Alisha plays the flute in the Pend Oreille Orchesta. She is passionate about teaching her students the beauty in learning and mastering an instrument for the pure joy and lifetime love of music. Alisha has had the privilege to study under flute masters Rhonda Bradetich, Sharon Snell, and Rachel Taylor-Geier.
The Music Matters! Youth Orchestra, Youth Choir, Percussion and Bell Choir groups play Christmas music in the First Lutheran Church on Wednesday at 6 pm. No tickets are needed for this concert. Suggested donation of $10 per family may be donated at the door.
Happy Holidays to all!