Cara, a Pittsburgh native, has been interested in music her whole life. Beginning with the flute at age 9, she took private lessons and played in her school's band and church's orchestra. After beginning the piano in high school, she decided to pursue her passion of music at Grove City College, where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree of Music in 2011. During college, she played in Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Flute Choir, and Flute Quartet. Upon graduation, Cara began teaching private flute and piano lessons, which she currently teaches, averaging 20-30 students.
Beginning in 2013, Cara began her freelance performing career at local nursing homes in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Currently, she performs at 25-30 nursing homes per month including assisted living, dementia care, and independent living facilities.
She also performs for Weddings Ceremonies and Cocktail Hours, Funeral/Memorial Services, and Special Events such as Art Shows, Anniversary Dinners, Phipps Conservatory, and Kentuck Knob.
In her spare time, Cara enjoys running, being involved with her church, and spending time with her fiance Philip and her 2 nieces.
Cara began working for Duquesne University's City Music Center in September 2019.
Cara is also a substitute flute player for the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra.
She auditioned in August 2017 with Walter Morales (Director) and was accepted for the 2018-19 Season.
Click here to learn more about the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra.
In 2017, Cara played the piano and flute for Cornerstone Television Network' s Jubilee Worship Band for their Live Telethon Week and their Christmas Special.
Click here to listen to Jubilee Band performing "Happy Day" Live on RealTime Telethon 2017 9/12/17.
Cara playing the piano in Cornerstone TV's Jubilee Band.
Cara is a member of the Pittsburgh Musicians' Union (Local 60-471) and The National Flute Association.
She also holds ACT 33 & 34 Clearances (Child Abuse & Criminal History Record).
These are Cara's College Senior Recital Pieces she performed at Grove City College in March 2011:
- Andante and Rondo, Op. 25, Franz Doppler
- Canzone, Samuel Barber
-Duettino Hongrois, Op. 36, Franz Doppler
- Duo for Flute and Piano, III. Lively, Aaron Copland
- Entr’acte, Jacques Ibert
- Flower Duet from Lakme, Leo Delibes
- Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285, Adagio and Allegro, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
-Piece en forme de habanera, Maurice Ravel
- Sonata for Flute and Piano, Cantilena and Allegro Malinconico, Francis Poulenc
"Music is the universal language of mankind."
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow