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Diva Goodfriend-Koven is a renowned classical flutist, composer, and educator. She was born in New York City in 1953 and grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a violinist and her mother was a pianist, so music was always a part of her life. She began playing the flute at the age of nine and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Goodfriend-Koven attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where she studied with Julius Baker, one of the most famous flutists of the 20th century. She also studied with Jean-Pierre Rampal, the French flutist who is widely considered to be one of the greatest flutists of all time. Goodfriend-Koven graduated from Juilliard with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1975. After graduating from Juilliard, Goodfriend-Koven began her professional career as a flutist. She performed with many orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She also performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan. In addition to her work as a performer, Goodfriend-Koven is also a composer. She has written many pieces for the flute, including a concerto for flute and orchestra, which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1993. She has also written many pieces for flute and piano, as well as chamber music for various ensembles. Goodfriend-Koven is also an educator. She has taught at many universities and conservatories, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. She has also given masterclasses and workshops all over the world. One of the highlights of Goodfriend-Koven's career was her performance at the White House for President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton in 1995. She performed a program of classical music, including works by Bach, Mozart, and Debussy. The performance was broadcast on national television and was seen by millions of people. Goodfriend-Koven has also won many awards for her work as a flutist and composer. She was awarded the National Flute Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010, and she has also won the ASCAP Award for Composition multiple times. In addition to her work as a classical musician, Goodfriend-Koven is also an advocate for music education. She has written many articles and given many speeches on the importance of music education in schools. She believes that music education is essential for the development of young people and that it should be a part of every child's education. In conclusion, Diva Goodfriend-Koven is a highly accomplished classical flutist, composer, and educator. She has had a long and successful career as a performer, composer, and teacher, and she has won many awards for her work. She is also a passionate advocate for music education and believes that music should be a part of every child's education.

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