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Barry Kolman is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a conductor, flutist, and educator. Born in 1947 in New York City, Kolman grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. His father was a professional violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Kolman showed a keen interest in music and began playing the flute at the age of nine. Kolman's early musical education was shaped by his father, who taught him the basics of music theory and helped him develop his skills as a flutist. He also received formal training at the Juilliard School of Music, where he studied under the renowned flutist Julius Baker. After completing his studies at Juilliard, Kolman went on to earn a Master's degree in music from the Manhattan School of Music. Kolman's career as a musician began in earnest in the 1970s, when he joined the faculty of the University of Central Florida as a professor of music. He quickly established himself as a talented and dedicated educator, and his students praised him for his ability to inspire and motivate them. In addition to his work as a teacher, Kolman also began performing as a flutist, and he soon gained a reputation as one of the most skilled and versatile flutists in the country. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Kolman continued to build his career as a musician and educator. He performed with a number of prestigious orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. He also served as the conductor of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, where he helped to establish the orchestra as one of the premier musical ensembles in the region. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Kolman also made significant contributions to the field of music education. He authored several books on music theory and performance, and he served as the president of the National Flute Association from 1992 to 1994. He also founded the Florida Flute Orchestra, a group of talented flutists who perform together regularly and have gained a following throughout the state. Kolman's contributions to the world of music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1995, he was awarded the Florida Symphony Orchestra's John O. Blackburn Award for his contributions to the arts in the state of Florida. He has also been recognized by the National Flute Association, which awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. Despite his many accomplishments, Kolman remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and respected musicians of his generation. His legacy as a performer, conductor, and educator will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of musicians for years to come.

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